Telephone engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Telephone engineer gender statistics
15.6% of telephone engineers are women and 84.4% of telephone engineers are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Telephone engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Telephone engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,944
Female income
$91,901
Telephone engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telephone engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of telephone engineers are female.
Telephone engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2012 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2017 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2018 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2019 | 85.26% | 14.74% |
| 2020 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2021 | 84.38% | 15.63% |
Telephone engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared telephone 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% |
| Telephone Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Telephone engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telephone engineers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all telephone engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of telephone engineers are Asian and 7.7% of telephone engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Telephone engineer race
| Telephone engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Telephone engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how telephone engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telephone engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 4.12% | 16.70% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 71.44% | 3.73% | 17.80% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 71.98% | 4.29% | 16.62% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 3.57% | 16.79% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 72.31% | 3.45% | 16.34% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 72.47% | 3.62% | 16.05% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 3.53% | 16.71% | 5.68% |
| 2017 | 72.00% | 3.60% | 16.19% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 71.23% | 3.96% | 16.72% | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 72.39% | 3.17% | 16.64% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 69.36% | 2.84% | 16.64% | 6.86% |
| 2021 | 68.27% | 3.72% | 15.68% | 7.66% |
Telephone engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian telephone engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino telephone engineers have the lowest average salary at $94,432.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,667 |
| White | $97,290 |
| Black or African American | $94,948 |
| Asian | $102,604 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,432 |
Average telephone engineer age
See how the average age of telephone engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telephone 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 |
Telephone engineer age breakdown
The average age of telephone engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the telephone engineer population.
Telephone engineer age breakdown
| Telephone Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Telephone engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for telephone engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of telephone engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 7% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Telephone engineers by degree level
| Telephone engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Telephone engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telephone engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,028 annually. With a Master's degree, telephone engineers earn a median annual income of $108,384 compared to $95,166 for telephone engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,166 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,028 |
Telephone engineer employment statistics
Company size where telephone engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telephone engineers work.
Telephone engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Telephone engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for telephone engineers are telecommunication, technology and manufacturing.
Telephone engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
Telephone engineer turnover and employment statistics
Telephone engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telephone engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telephone engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telephone 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 telephone engineer tenure
The average telephone engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 telephone engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Telephone engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Telephone engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telephone 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Specialist | 3.67% | 12,968 |
| Geological Engineer | 5.25% | 5,971 |
| Telephone Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Master Lay Out Specialist | 7.54% | 24,008 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Similar telephone engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Specialist | 3.67% | 12,968 |
| Geological Engineer | 5.25% | 5,971 |
| Master Lay Out Specialist | 7.54% | 24,008 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by telephone engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Telephone engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |