Telecom engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Telecom engineer gender statistics
13.8% of telecom engineers are women and 86.2% of telecom engineers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Telecom engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Telecom engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,878
Female income
$77,579
Telecom engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telecom engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of telecom engineers are female.
Telecom engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2011 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2012 | 87.11% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2015 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2016 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2017 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2018 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2019 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 2020 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
Telecom engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared telecom 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% |
| Telecom Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Telecom engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telecom engineers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all telecom engineers. Comparatively, 14.6% of telecom engineers are Asian and 11.3% of telecom engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Telecom engineer race
| Telecom engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Telecom engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how telecom engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telecom engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.51% | 5.24% | 15.61% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 67.58% | 4.84% | 16.71% | 9.35% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 5.41% | 15.53% | 8.68% |
| 2013 | 69.50% | 4.69% | 15.70% | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 68.45% | 4.56% | 15.26% | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 68.61% | 4.74% | 14.97% | 9.60% |
| 2016 | 68.23% | 4.65% | 15.63% | 9.27% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 4.72% | 15.10% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 67.37% | 5.08% | 15.64% | 9.47% |
| 2019 | 68.53% | 4.29% | 15.55% | 9.56% |
| 2020 | 65.51% | 3.96% | 15.55% | 10.46% |
| 2021 | 64.42% | 4.84% | 14.60% | 11.25% |
Telecom engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian telecom engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino telecom engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,245.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,059 |
| White | $81,111 |
| Black or African American | $79,580 |
| Asian | $84,504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,245 |
Average telecom engineer age
See how the average age of telecom engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telecom engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Telecom engineer age breakdown
The average age of telecom engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the telecom engineer population.
Telecom engineer age breakdown
| Telecom Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Telecom engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for telecom engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of telecom engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Telecom engineers by degree level
| Telecom engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Telecom engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telecom engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $96,130 annually. With a Master's degree, telecom engineers earn a median annual income of $88,157 compared to $79,689 for telecom engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,157 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,689 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,130 |
Telecom engineer employment statistics
Most telecom engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where telecom engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telecom engineers work.
Telecom engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Telecom engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the telecom engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telecom engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telecom engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 2% |
Telecom engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for telecom engineers are technology, telecommunication and professional.
Telecom engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Telecom engineer turnover and employment statistics
Telecom engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telecom engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telecom engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telecom engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average telecom engineer tenure
The average telecom engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 968 telecom engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Telecom engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Telecom engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telecom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Industrial Engineer | 3.67% | 49,895 |
| Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | 25,035 |
| Telecom Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water Systems Designer | 12.89% | 105,765 |
Similar telecom engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Industrial Engineer | 3.67% | 49,895 |
| Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | 25,035 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water Systems Designer | 12.89% | 105,765 |
Foreign languages spoken by telecom engineers
The most common foreign language among telecom engineers is Carrier at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 10.3% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Carrier, 44.8%
- Spanish, 10.3%
- Filipino, 6.9%
- Korean, 6.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 27.7%
Telecom engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 44.8% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| Filipino | 6.9% |
| Korean | 6.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 27.7% |
