Wide area network engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wide area network engineer gender statistics
8.8% of wide area network engineers are women and 91.2% of wide area network engineers are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Wide area network engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Wide area network engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,536
Female income
$92,403
Wide area network engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wide area network engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of wide area network engineers are female.
Wide area network engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 88.01% | 11.99% |
| 2013 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2016 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2017 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2019 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2020 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2021 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
Wide area network engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wide area network engineers 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% |
| Wide Area Network Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Wide area network engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wide area network engineers is White, which makes up 64.1% of all wide area network engineers. Comparatively, 12.7% of wide area network engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of wide area network engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Wide area network engineer race
| Wide area network engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Wide area network engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how wide area network engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wide area network engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.27% | 10.46% | 7.91% | 9.95% |
| 2011 | 69.36% | 10.14% | 8.00% | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 68.49% | 9.57% | 8.59% | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 69.29% | 10.63% | 8.13% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 67.70% | 10.57% | 8.82% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 67.96% | 9.20% | 7.67% | 12.04% |
| 2016 | 67.63% | 10.60% | 8.82% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 66.98% | 10.00% | 9.32% | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 66.00% | 10.48% | 8.52% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 66.12% | 10.54% | 8.18% | 11.66% |
| 2020 | 63.67% | 8.76% | 8.61% | 13.65% |
| 2021 | 64.07% | 9.06% | 8.73% | 12.74% |
Wide area network engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wide area network engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White wide area network engineers have the lowest average salary at $95,838.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,001 |
| White | $95,838 |
| Black or African American | $96,525 |
| Asian | $108,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,093 |
Average wide area network engineer age
See how the average age of wide area network engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Wide area network engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Wide area network engineer age breakdown
The average age of wide area network engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the wide area network engineer population.
Wide area network engineer age breakdown
| Wide Area Network Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Wide area network engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for wide area network engineers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of wide area network engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 35%
- Master's, 15%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Wide area network engineers by degree level
| Wide area network engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Wide area network engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wide area network engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,475 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wide area network engineers earn a median annual income of $106,189 compared to $95,095 for wide area network engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,475 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $93,746 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,095 |
Wide area network engineer employment statistics
Most wide area network engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where wide area network engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wide area network engineers work.
Wide area network engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Wide area network engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the wide area network engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wide area network engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Wide area network engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 8% |
Wide area network engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wide area network engineers are technology, professional and finance.
Wide area network engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Wide area network engineer turnover and employment statistics
Wide area network engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wide area network engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wide area network engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wide area network engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average wide area network engineer tenure
The average wide area network engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 wide area network engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wide area network engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Wide area network engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wide area network 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Systems Integration Senior Analyst | 8.42% | 124,977 |
| Senior Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | 58,307 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Wide Area Network Engineer | 9.03% | - |
| Test Automation Lead | 10.54% | 43,456 |
| Field Systems Technician | 10.88% | 175,599 |
Similar wide area network engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Systems Integration Senior Analyst | 8.42% | 124,977 |
| Senior Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | 58,307 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Test Automation Lead | 10.54% | 43,456 |
| Field Systems Technician | 10.88% | 175,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by wide area network engineers
The most common foreign language among wide area network engineers is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cheyenne at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- Cheyenne, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Wide area network engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| Cheyenne | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |