Technical testing engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical testing engineer gender statistics
10.3% of technical testing engineers are women and 89.7% of technical testing engineers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Technical testing engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Technical testing engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,084
Female income
$88,175
Technical testing engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical testing engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of technical testing engineers are female.
Technical testing engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2011 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2012 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2013 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2018 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2020 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2021 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
Technical testing engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical testing engineers 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% |
| Technical Testing Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Technical testing engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical testing engineers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all technical testing engineers. Comparatively, 12.0% of technical testing engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of technical testing engineers are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Technical testing engineer race
| Technical testing engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Technical testing engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how technical testing engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical testing engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.99% | 4.73% | 11.50% | 7.98% |
| 2011 | 75.43% | 4.88% | 8.96% | 9.27% |
| 2012 | 75.15% | 3.99% | 10.26% | 8.81% |
| 2013 | 74.22% | 4.96% | 10.07% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 72.81% | 5.04% | 10.97% | 9.19% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 5.54% | 10.42% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 71.73% | 4.72% | 11.11% | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 71.01% | 4.23% | 11.76% | 10.92% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 4.30% | 12.48% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 68.79% | 4.48% | 13.79% | 10.78% |
| 2020 | 68.94% | 4.96% | 11.71% | 10.76% |
| 2021 | 67.13% | 4.88% | 11.84% | 12.00% |
Technical testing engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical testing engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical testing engineers have the lowest average salary at $88,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,265 |
| White | $88,922 |
| Black or African American | $88,585 |
| Asian | $95,981 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,869 |
Average technical testing engineer age
See how the average age of technical testing engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical testing engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Technical testing engineer age breakdown
The average age of technical testing engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the technical testing engineer population.
Technical testing engineer age breakdown
| Technical Testing Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Technical testing engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for technical testing engineers is associate degree, with 47% of technical testing engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Technical testing engineers by degree level
| Technical testing engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Technical testing engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical testing engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,010 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, technical testing engineers earn a median annual income of $92,254 compared to $74,926 for technical testing engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,254 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,926 |
Technical testing engineer employment statistics
Most technical testing engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where technical testing engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical testing engineers work.
Technical testing engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Technical testing engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the technical testing engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical testing engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical testing engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 1% |
Technical testing engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical testing engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Technical testing engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Technical testing engineer turnover and employment statistics
Technical testing engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical testing engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical testing engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical testing engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average technical testing engineer tenure
The average technical testing engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,627 technical testing engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical testing engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Technical testing engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical testing engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Testing Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Ordnance Engineer | 5.25% | 3,654 |
| Senior Instrumentation And Control Engineer | 6.39% | 39,285 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Environmental Consultant | 12.89% | 21,723 |
Similar technical testing engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ordnance Engineer | 5.25% | 3,654 |
| Senior Instrumentation And Control Engineer | 6.39% | 39,285 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Environmental Consultant | 12.89% | 21,723 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical testing engineers
The most common foreign language among technical testing engineers is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 7.4%
- Polish, 7.4%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Other, 18.6%
Technical testing engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.4% |
| Polish | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Other | 18.6% |
