Wireless engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wireless engineer gender statistics
6.4% of wireless engineers are women and 93.6% of wireless engineers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Wireless engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Wireless engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,930
Female income
$97,821
Wireless engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wireless engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of wireless engineers are female.
Wireless engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2011 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2013 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2014 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2017 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2021 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
Wireless engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wireless 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% |
| Wireless Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Wireless engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wireless engineers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all wireless engineers. Comparatively, 14.9% of wireless engineers are Asian and 11.3% of wireless engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Wireless engineer race
| Wireless engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Wireless engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how wireless engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wireless engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.25% | 5.24% | 15.87% | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 67.32% | 4.84% | 16.97% | 9.35% |
| 2012 | 67.86% | 5.41% | 15.79% | 8.68% |
| 2013 | 69.24% | 4.69% | 15.95% | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 68.19% | 4.57% | 15.51% | 9.78% |
| 2015 | 68.35% | 4.74% | 15.22% | 9.60% |
| 2016 | 67.97% | 4.65% | 15.88% | 9.28% |
| 2017 | 67.88% | 4.72% | 15.36% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 67.11% | 5.08% | 15.89% | 9.48% |
| 2019 | 68.27% | 4.29% | 15.80% | 9.57% |
| 2020 | 65.25% | 3.96% | 15.81% | 10.46% |
| 2021 | 64.15% | 4.84% | 14.85% | 11.26% |
Wireless engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wireless engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wireless engineers have the lowest average salary at $100,395.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,658 |
| White | $103,294 |
| Black or African American | $100,915 |
| Asian | $108,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,395 |
Average wireless engineer age
See how the average age of wireless engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wireless 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 |
Wireless engineer age breakdown
The average age of wireless engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the wireless engineer population.
Wireless engineer age breakdown
| Wireless Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Wireless engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for wireless engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of wireless engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Wireless engineers by degree level
| Wireless engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Wireless engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wireless engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $127,138 annually. With a Master's degree, wireless engineers earn a median annual income of $114,367 compared to $101,084 for wireless engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,367 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,084 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,138 |
Wireless engineer employment statistics
Most wireless engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where wireless engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wireless engineers work.
Wireless engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Wireless engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the wireless engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wireless engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wireless engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Wireless engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wireless engineers are technology, telecommunication and professional.
Wireless engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Telecommunication | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Wireless engineer turnover and employment statistics
Wireless engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wireless engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wireless engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wireless 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 wireless engineer tenure
The average wireless engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 498 wireless engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wireless engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Wireless engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wireless 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Analyst | 3.67% | 102,877 |
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer | 5.25% | 84,644 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 24,787 |
Similar wireless engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Analyst | 3.67% | 102,877 |
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer | 5.25% | 84,644 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 24,787 |
Foreign languages spoken by wireless engineers
The most common foreign language among wireless engineers is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- French, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Carrier, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Wireless engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Carrier | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |
