Advanced engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Advanced engineer gender statistics
11.2% of advanced engineers are women and 88.8% of advanced engineers are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Advanced engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Advanced engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,671
Female income
$85,029
Advanced engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advanced engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of advanced engineers are female.
Advanced engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2014 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2015 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2017 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2018 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2019 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2020 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2021 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
Advanced engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared advanced 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% |
| Advanced Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Advanced engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advanced engineers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all advanced engineers. Comparatively, 14.2% of advanced engineers are Asian and 11.3% of advanced engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Advanced engineer race
| Advanced engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Advanced engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how advanced engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advanced engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.70% | 4.44% | 13.85% | 7.26% |
| 2011 | 74.14% | 4.59% | 11.31% | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 73.86% | 3.70% | 12.61% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 72.93% | 4.67% | 12.42% | 8.14% |
| 2014 | 71.52% | 4.75% | 13.32% | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 71.35% | 5.25% | 12.77% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 70.44% | 4.43% | 13.45% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 69.72% | 3.94% | 14.11% | 10.20% |
| 2018 | 69.70% | 4.01% | 14.83% | 9.20% |
| 2019 | 67.50% | 4.19% | 16.14% | 10.06% |
| 2020 | 67.65% | 4.67% | 14.05% | 10.03% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 4.59% | 14.19% | 11.27% |
Advanced engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian advanced engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advanced engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,332 |
| White | $85,453 |
| Black or African American | $85,262 |
| Asian | $89,388 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,988 |
Average advanced engineer age
See how the average age of advanced engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advanced engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Advanced engineer age breakdown
The average age of advanced engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the advanced engineer population.
Advanced engineer age breakdown
| Advanced Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Advanced engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for advanced engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of advanced engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Advanced engineers by degree level
| Advanced engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Advanced engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advanced engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,780 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, advanced engineers earn a median annual income of $87,326 compared to $77,249 for advanced engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,249 |
Advanced engineer employment statistics
Most advanced engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where advanced engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advanced engineers work.
Advanced engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Advanced engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the advanced engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advanced engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Advanced engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 2% |
Advanced engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for advanced engineers are technology, manufacturing and automotive.
Advanced engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Advanced engineer turnover and employment statistics
Advanced engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advanced engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advanced engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advanced engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average advanced engineer tenure
The average advanced engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 472 advanced engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Advanced engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Advanced engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advanced 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Petroleum Analyst | 5.25% | 1,966 |
| Senior Field Engineer | 6.39% | 86,767 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Planning Engineer | 12.89% | 27,310 |
Similar advanced engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Analyst | 5.25% | 1,966 |
| Senior Field Engineer | 6.39% | 86,767 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Planning Engineer | 12.89% | 27,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by advanced engineers
The most common foreign language among advanced engineers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 19.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 19.0%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 14.3%
Advanced engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 19.0% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |
