Telecom specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Telecom specialist gender statistics
30.2% of telecom specialists are women and 69.8% of telecom specialists are men.
- Male, 69.8%
- Female, 30.2%
Telecom specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.8% |
| Female | 30.2% |
Telecom specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,880
Female income
$74,714
Telecom specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telecom specialist positions over time. Currently, 30.2% of telecom specialists are female.
Telecom specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
| 2011 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2012 | 66.78% | 33.22% |
| 2013 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2014 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 2015 | 69.79% | 30.21% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
| 2017 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 2019 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2020 | 69.76% | 30.24% |
| 2021 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
Telecom specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared telecom specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Telecom Specialist | 70% | 30% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Telecom specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telecom specialists is White, which makes up 56.1% of all telecom specialists. Comparatively, 16.5% of telecom specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of telecom specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Telecom specialist race
| Telecom specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Telecom specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how telecom specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telecom specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.69% | 11.44% | 7.15% | 13.58% |
| 2011 | 65.39% | 11.53% | 7.30% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 64.12% | 11.77% | 7.55% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 63.06% | 11.01% | 8.36% | 14.10% |
| 2014 | 62.77% | 11.22% | 8.01% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 62.67% | 10.68% | 9.18% | 14.69% |
| 2016 | 62.46% | 10.64% | 9.16% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 61.68% | 10.31% | 9.61% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 61.80% | 10.27% | 9.70% | 14.72% |
| 2019 | 59.98% | 10.19% | 10.41% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 57.94% | 10.76% | 10.19% | 16.01% |
| 2021 | 56.09% | 11.00% | 10.56% | 16.54% |
Telecom specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian telecom specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american telecom specialists have the lowest average salary at $73,325.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,585 |
| White | $76,108 |
| Black or African American | $73,325 |
| Asian | $86,177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,874 |
Average telecom specialist age
See how the average age of telecom specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telecom specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Telecom specialist age breakdown
The average age of telecom specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the telecom specialist population.
Telecom specialist age breakdown
| Telecom Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Telecom specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for telecom specialists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of telecom specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Telecom specialists by degree level
| Telecom specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Telecom specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telecom specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,782 annually. With a Doctorate degree, telecom specialists earn a median annual income of $86,998 compared to $78,093 for telecom specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,782 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,772 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,093 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,998 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,507 |
Telecom specialist employment statistics
Most telecom specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where telecom specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telecom specialists work.
Telecom specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Telecom specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the telecom specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telecom specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telecom specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 6% |
Telecom specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for telecom specialists are technology, health care and professional.
Telecom specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 15% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Telecom specialist turnover and employment statistics
Telecom specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telecom specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telecom specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telecom specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average telecom specialist tenure
The average telecom specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 373 telecom specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Telecom specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Telecom specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telecom specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| System Software Analyst | 8.42% | 252,955 |
| Game Developer | 8.46% | 173,596 |
| Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 82,954 |
| Switch Engineer | 9.03% | 33,099 |
| Senior Systems Architect | 10.54% | 143,269 |
| Telecom Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar telecom specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| System Software Analyst | 8.42% | 252,955 |
| Game Developer | 8.46% | 173,596 |
| Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 82,954 |
| Switch Engineer | 9.03% | 33,099 |
| Senior Systems Architect | 10.54% | 143,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by telecom specialists
The most common foreign language among telecom specialists is Carrier at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Carrier, 28.6%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Telugu, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 35.8%
Telecom specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Telugu | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.8% |
