Acoustical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Acoustical engineer gender statistics
6.3% of acoustical engineers are women and 93.7% of acoustical engineers are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Acoustical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Acoustical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,340
Female income
$93,677
Acoustical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acoustical engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of acoustical engineers are female.
Acoustical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2012 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2014 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2015 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2016 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2020 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2021 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
Acoustical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared acoustical 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% |
| Acoustical Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Acoustical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acoustical engineers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all acoustical engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of acoustical engineers are Asian and 8.2% of acoustical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Acoustical engineer race
| Acoustical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Acoustical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how acoustical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acoustical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.49% | 3.24% | 13.58% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 75.56% | 3.25% | 13.36% | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 75.99% | 3.47% | 12.52% | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 75.56% | 2.72% | 14.02% | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 73.59% | 2.82% | 15.13% | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 74.07% | 3.07% | 13.75% | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 3.26% | 14.84% | 8.10% |
| 2017 | 72.81% | 2.55% | 14.56% | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 2.86% | 14.19% | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 72.05% | 3.10% | 14.70% | 7.54% |
| 2020 | 68.54% | 2.81% | 16.20% | 8.89% |
| 2021 | 68.28% | 3.16% | 15.70% | 8.22% |
Acoustical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino acoustical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american acoustical engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,452 |
| White | $92,462 |
| Black or African American | $86,988 |
| Asian | $91,814 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,141 |
Average acoustical engineer age
See how the average age of acoustical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Acoustical engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Acoustical engineer age breakdown
The average age of acoustical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the acoustical engineer population.
Acoustical engineer age breakdown
| Acoustical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Acoustical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for acoustical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of acoustical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 21%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Acoustical engineers by degree level
| Acoustical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Acoustical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acoustical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,457 annually. With a Master's degree, acoustical engineers earn a median annual income of $104,310 compared to $92,901 for acoustical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,310 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,901 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,457 |
Acoustical engineer employment statistics
Company size where acoustical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acoustical engineers work.
Acoustical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Acoustical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for acoustical engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Acoustical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Acoustical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Acoustical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acoustical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acoustical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acoustical engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average acoustical engineer tenure
The average acoustical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 acoustical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Acoustical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Acoustical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acoustical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 44,471 |
| Acoustical Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Optomechanical Engineer | 5.25% | 5,591 |
| Customer Field Engineer | 6.39% | 58,135 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Similar acoustical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 44,471 |
| Optomechanical Engineer | 5.25% | 5,591 |
| Customer Field Engineer | 6.39% | 58,135 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by acoustical engineers
The most common foreign language among acoustical engineers is Carrier at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Carrier, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Dutch, 16.7%
Acoustical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Dutch | 16.7% |
