GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Pcb Industry Statistics

Diversity, equity, and inclusion bolster innovation and retention in PCB industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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45% of PCB industry survey respondents believe diversity efforts improve company culture

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55% of PCB industry employees believe that inclusive environments improve overall job satisfaction

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43% of employees believe that a diverse team fosters better problem-solving

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25% of PCB industry employees believe their company actively promotes diversity initiatives

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78% of PCB companies have at least one diversity and inclusion policy

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65% of PCB industry companies plan to increase their diversity and inclusion budgets over the next year

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Only 11% of PCB companies have officially dedicated resource groups for minority employees

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The percentage of hiring managers in the PCB industry who prioritize diversity as a hiring criterion is 55%

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Employee retention rates are 12% higher in PCB companies that actively pursue D&I initiatives

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84% of PCB industry professionals agree that D&I initiatives positively affect company reputation

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35% of PCB companies offer mentorship programs aimed at minority and women employees

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42% of PCB companies have diversity and inclusion training embedded in onboarding processes

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28% of PCB industry firms have established partnerships with minority or historically black colleges and universities

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65% of PCB companies report that diversity initiatives have improved teamwork and collaboration

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72% of PCB companies have diversity and inclusion as part of their corporate mission statement

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The industry-specific D&I training participation rate increased by 20% over the past two years

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66% of PCB companies have policies to support work-life balance for diverse employees

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53% of PCB industry employees stated that mentorship programs help retain minority and women staff

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32% of PCB firms participate in community outreach programs aimed at underrepresented groups

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58% of PCB company executives believe that D&I strategies improve overall business performance

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The percentage of racial minorities promoted to senior leadership roles in the PCB industry is 9%

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15% of leadership in the PCB industry is from underrepresented racial groups

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Women represent approximately 18% of the workforce in the PCB industry

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The percentage of minority-owned PCB companies increased by 12% from 2018 to 2022

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Minority workers make up 22% of the PCB manufacturing workforce

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40% of entry-level positions in the PCB industry are occupied by women

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The average age of PCB industry employees is 42 years old, with a turnover rate of 4%

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Only 15% of PCB engineering roles are held by women

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Companies with greater diversity in the PCB industry report 35% higher innovation revenue

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60% of new hires in the PCB sector come from underrepresented groups

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30% of PCB manufacturing firms have implemented unconscious bias training

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Female participation in PCB industry trade associations increased by 10% in 2022

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The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the PCB industry workforce is estimated at 7%

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70% of PCB companies recognize diversity as a key driver of technological innovation

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52% of PCB companies have set measurable goals for diversity and inclusion

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The percentage of women in PCB leadership roles is 14%

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Only 9% of PCB industry project managers are from minority backgrounds

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48% of PCB industry employees believe their companies have room for improvement in racial equity

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The average pay gap between male and female employees in the PCB industry is 8%

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Only 17% of PCB industry boards have more than 20% representation of minorities

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50% of PCB workers feel their company values diversity and inclusion

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69% of HR professionals in the PCB industry consider diversity metrics crucial for talent acquisition

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The percentage of PCB workers with disabilities is estimated at 6%

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30% of PCB industry leadership acknowledges ongoing challenges in achieving racial equity

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The representation of indigenous peoples in the PCB industry workforce is currently less than 2%

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59% of PCB companies have a designated D&I officer or team

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29% of PCB industry employees are from immigrant backgrounds

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77% of industry leaders agree that diversity enhances company innovation

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23% of PCB companies report having dedicated diversity dashboards to monitor progress

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80% of PCB companies conduct annual diversity and inclusion assessments

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44% of PCB industry workforce supports flexible working arrangements to accommodate diverse needs

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Key Highlights

Women represent approximately 18% of the workforce in the PCB industry
The percentage of minority-owned PCB companies increased by 12% from 2018 to 2022
25% of PCB industry employees believe their company actively promotes diversity initiatives
Minority workers make up 22% of the PCB manufacturing workforce
40% of entry-level positions in the PCB industry are occupied by women
The average age of PCB industry employees is 42 years old, with a turnover rate of 4%
Only 15% of PCB engineering roles are held by women
78% of PCB companies have at least one diversity and inclusion policy
Companies with greater diversity in the PCB industry report 35% higher innovation revenue
60% of new hires in the PCB sector come from underrepresented groups
The percentage of racial minorities promoted to senior leadership roles in the PCB industry is 9%
65% of PCB industry companies plan to increase their diversity and inclusion budgets over the next year
30% of PCB manufacturing firms have implemented unconscious bias training

Despite women comprising only 18% of the PCB workforce and minorities facing significant barriers, industry data reveals that companies embracing diversity and inclusion see a 35% boost in innovation revenue and increasingly recognize D&I as a vital driver of growth and technological advancement.

Company Culture and Employee Engagement

45% of PCB industry survey respondents believe diversity efforts improve company culture
55% of PCB industry employees believe that inclusive environments improve overall job satisfaction
43% of employees believe that a diverse team fosters better problem-solving

Company Culture and Employee Engagement Interpretation

These statistics reveal that nearly half the PCB industry recognizes diversity's role in enriching company culture and problem-solving, while a slight majority of employees see inclusivity as a key to job satisfaction—making it clear that innovation and morale alike are wired to diversity.

Diversity Initiatives and Policies

25% of PCB industry employees believe their company actively promotes diversity initiatives
78% of PCB companies have at least one diversity and inclusion policy
65% of PCB industry companies plan to increase their diversity and inclusion budgets over the next year
Only 11% of PCB companies have officially dedicated resource groups for minority employees
The percentage of hiring managers in the PCB industry who prioritize diversity as a hiring criterion is 55%
Employee retention rates are 12% higher in PCB companies that actively pursue D&I initiatives
84% of PCB industry professionals agree that D&I initiatives positively affect company reputation
35% of PCB companies offer mentorship programs aimed at minority and women employees
42% of PCB companies have diversity and inclusion training embedded in onboarding processes
28% of PCB industry firms have established partnerships with minority or historically black colleges and universities
65% of PCB companies report that diversity initiatives have improved teamwork and collaboration
72% of PCB companies have diversity and inclusion as part of their corporate mission statement
The industry-specific D&I training participation rate increased by 20% over the past two years
66% of PCB companies have policies to support work-life balance for diverse employees
53% of PCB industry employees stated that mentorship programs help retain minority and women staff
32% of PCB firms participate in community outreach programs aimed at underrepresented groups
58% of PCB company executives believe that D&I strategies improve overall business performance

Diversity Initiatives and Policies Interpretation

While over three-quarters of PCB companies have a D&I policy and a majority see positive impacts on teamwork and reputation, only a tenth have dedicated resource groups for minorities, revealing that the industry's commitment to diversity remains a work in progress despite promising strides in policy and perception.

Leadership and Advancement Opportunities

The percentage of racial minorities promoted to senior leadership roles in the PCB industry is 9%
15% of leadership in the PCB industry is from underrepresented racial groups

Leadership and Advancement Opportunities Interpretation

While 15% of PCB industry leaders hail from underrepresented racial groups, the mere 9% promotion rate to senior roles highlights that diversity still faces significant finish line obstacles on the climb to the top.

Workforce Composition and Demographics

Women represent approximately 18% of the workforce in the PCB industry
The percentage of minority-owned PCB companies increased by 12% from 2018 to 2022
Minority workers make up 22% of the PCB manufacturing workforce
40% of entry-level positions in the PCB industry are occupied by women
The average age of PCB industry employees is 42 years old, with a turnover rate of 4%
Only 15% of PCB engineering roles are held by women
Companies with greater diversity in the PCB industry report 35% higher innovation revenue
60% of new hires in the PCB sector come from underrepresented groups
30% of PCB manufacturing firms have implemented unconscious bias training
Female participation in PCB industry trade associations increased by 10% in 2022
The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the PCB industry workforce is estimated at 7%
70% of PCB companies recognize diversity as a key driver of technological innovation
52% of PCB companies have set measurable goals for diversity and inclusion
The percentage of women in PCB leadership roles is 14%
Only 9% of PCB industry project managers are from minority backgrounds
48% of PCB industry employees believe their companies have room for improvement in racial equity
The average pay gap between male and female employees in the PCB industry is 8%
Only 17% of PCB industry boards have more than 20% representation of minorities
50% of PCB workers feel their company values diversity and inclusion
69% of HR professionals in the PCB industry consider diversity metrics crucial for talent acquisition
The percentage of PCB workers with disabilities is estimated at 6%
30% of PCB industry leadership acknowledges ongoing challenges in achieving racial equity
The representation of indigenous peoples in the PCB industry workforce is currently less than 2%
59% of PCB companies have a designated D&I officer or team
29% of PCB industry employees are from immigrant backgrounds
77% of industry leaders agree that diversity enhances company innovation
23% of PCB companies report having dedicated diversity dashboards to monitor progress
80% of PCB companies conduct annual diversity and inclusion assessments
44% of PCB industry workforce supports flexible working arrangements to accommodate diverse needs

Workforce Composition and Demographics Interpretation

Despite strides in workforce diversity within the PCB industry, with increasing minority ownership and female participation, the persistent underrepresentation in leadership, engineering roles, and racial and LGBTQ+ equity underscores that the industry still has significant circuit boards to clear on its journey toward genuine inclusivity.