Advisory engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Advisory engineer gender statistics
7.7% of advisory engineers are women and 92.3% of advisory engineers are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Advisory engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Advisory engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,355
Female income
$94,168
Advisory engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advisory engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of advisory engineers are female.
Advisory engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2012 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2017 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2018 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 93.50% | 6.50% |
| 2021 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
Advisory engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared advisory 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% |
| Advisory Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Advisory engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advisory engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all advisory engineers. Comparatively, 15.1% of advisory engineers are Asian and 10.4% of advisory engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Advisory engineer race
| Advisory engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Advisory engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how advisory engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advisory engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 4.08% | 14.74% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 74.56% | 4.23% | 12.20% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 74.29% | 3.34% | 13.49% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 73.36% | 4.31% | 13.30% | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 71.95% | 4.39% | 14.20% | 7.57% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 4.89% | 13.65% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 70.86% | 4.08% | 14.34% | 8.28% |
| 2017 | 70.15% | 3.58% | 15.00% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 70.13% | 3.65% | 15.71% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 67.93% | 3.83% | 17.02% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 68.08% | 4.31% | 14.94% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 66.27% | 4.23% | 15.07% | 10.38% |
Advisory engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,237 |
| White | $94,732 |
| Black or African American | $94,478 |
| Asian | $99,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,444 |
Average advisory engineer age
See how the average age of advisory engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advisory 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 |
Advisory engineer age breakdown
The average age of advisory engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the advisory engineer population.
Advisory engineer age breakdown
| Advisory Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Advisory engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for advisory engineers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of advisory engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Advisory engineers by degree level
| Advisory engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Advisory engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,272 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,229 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,926 |
Advisory engineer employment statistics
Most advisory engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where advisory engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advisory engineers work.
Advisory engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Advisory engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the advisory engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advisory engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advisory engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Advisory engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for advisory engineers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Advisory engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Advisory engineer turnover and employment statistics
Advisory engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advisory engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advisory engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advisory 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 advisory engineer tenure
The average advisory engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 415 advisory engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Advisory engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Advisory engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advisory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 4,333 |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 40,858 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Engineering Professor | 12.89% | 80,518 |
Similar advisory engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 4,333 |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 40,858 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Engineering Professor | 12.89% | 80,518 |
Foreign languages spoken by advisory engineers
The most common foreign language among advisory engineers is Chinese at 17.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 17.6% and German is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Chinese, 17.6%
- Spanish, 17.6%
- German, 11.8%
- Korean, 11.8%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Other, 29.4%
Advisory engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 17.6% |
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Korean | 11.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Other | 29.4% |