Systems designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Systems designer gender statistics
14.3% of systems designers are women and 85.7% of systems designers are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Systems designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Systems designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,980
Female income
$93,307
Systems designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in systems designer positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of systems designers are female.
Systems designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2011 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2013 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 2016 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2017 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2018 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2019 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2020 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2021 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
Systems designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared systems designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Systems Designer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Systems designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among systems designers is White, which makes up 67.8% of all systems designers. Comparatively, 16.5% of systems designers are Asian and 8.0% of systems designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.8%
- Asian, 16.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Systems designer race
| Systems designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Asian | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Systems designer race and ethnicity over time
See how systems designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Systems designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.03% | 3.19% | 14.38% | 5.60% |
| 2011 | 75.09% | 3.19% | 14.16% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 75.53% | 3.41% | 13.32% | 6.23% |
| 2013 | 75.09% | 2.66% | 14.82% | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 73.12% | 2.76% | 15.93% | 6.65% |
| 2015 | 73.60% | 3.01% | 14.54% | 7.25% |
| 2016 | 71.62% | 3.21% | 15.63% | 7.84% |
| 2017 | 72.34% | 2.49% | 15.36% | 7.76% |
| 2018 | 73.13% | 2.80% | 14.99% | 6.99% |
| 2019 | 71.58% | 3.04% | 15.50% | 7.28% |
| 2020 | 68.07% | 2.75% | 17.00% | 8.63% |
| 2021 | 67.82% | 3.10% | 16.50% | 7.96% |
Systems designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino systems designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american systems designers have the lowest average salary at $86,647.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,092 |
| White | $92,098 |
| Black or African American | $86,647 |
| Asian | $91,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,770 |
Average systems designer age
See how the average age of systems designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Systems designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Systems designer age breakdown
The average age of systems designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the systems designer population.
Systems designer age breakdown
| Systems Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Systems designer educational attainment
The most common degree for systems designers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of systems designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Systems designers by degree level
| Systems designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Systems designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, systems designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,007 annually. With a Master's degree, systems designers earn a median annual income of $103,895 compared to $92,535 for systems designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,895 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,535 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,007 |
Systems designer employment statistics
Most systems designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where systems designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where systems designers work.
Systems designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Systems designer jobs by company type
Employees with the systems designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most systems designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Systems designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 1% |
Systems designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for systems designers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Systems designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Systems designer turnover and employment statistics
Systems designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for systems designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Systems designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Systems designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average systems designer tenure
The average systems designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,726 systems designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Systems designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Systems designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of systems designers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Integrity Engineer | 3.67% | 82,773 |
| Systems Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Nuclear Design Engineer | 5.25% | 43,328 |
| Senior Control Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 154,439 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Similar systems designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Integrity Engineer | 3.67% | 82,773 |
| Nuclear Design Engineer | 5.25% | 43,328 |
| Senior Control Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 154,439 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Foreign languages spoken by systems designers
The most common foreign language among systems designers is Spanish at 33.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 9.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.9%.
- Spanish, 33.7%
- Carrier, 9.9%
- Mandarin, 9.9%
- French, 8.9%
- Chinese, 7.9%
- Other, 29.7%
Systems designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.7% |
| Carrier | 9.9% |
| Mandarin | 9.9% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 7.9% |
| Other | 29.7% |
