Aerodynamicist demographics and statistics in the US
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Aerodynamicist gender statistics
6.1% of aerodynamicists are women and 93.9% of aerodynamicists are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Aerodynamicist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Aerodynamicist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,653
Female income
$68,686
Aerodynamicist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aerodynamicist positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of aerodynamicists are female.
Aerodynamicist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2011 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2015 | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 2016 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 94.20% | 5.80% |
| 2018 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2019 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2020 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2021 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
Aerodynamicist related jobs gender ratio
We compared aerodynamicists 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% |
| Aerodynamicist | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Aerodynamicist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aerodynamicists is White, which makes up 72.3% of all aerodynamicists. Comparatively, 12.1% of aerodynamicists are Asian and 7.6% of aerodynamicists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.3%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Aerodynamicist race
| Aerodynamicist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Aerodynamicist race and ethnicity over time
See how aerodynamicist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aerodynamicist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.50% | 3.54% | 12.29% | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 78.27% | 3.29% | 10.70% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 77.93% | 3.36% | 12.56% | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 76.83% | 3.68% | 12.32% | 5.27% |
| 2014 | 76.04% | 2.42% | 14.02% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 75.29% | 2.58% | 12.03% | 7.59% |
| 2016 | 76.68% | 2.66% | 10.03% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 75.88% | 2.67% | 11.79% | 6.62% |
| 2018 | 74.44% | 2.67% | 13.48% | 6.62% |
| 2019 | 76.37% | 3.05% | 11.42% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 71.72% | 2.70% | 13.73% | 7.88% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 3.56% | 12.08% | 7.57% |
Aerodynamicist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aerodynamicists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino aerodynamicists have the lowest average salary at $65,140.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,684 |
| White | $70,415 |
| Black or African American | $66,096 |
| Asian | $71,167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,140 |
Average aerodynamicist age
See how the average age of aerodynamicists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aerodynamicist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Aerodynamicist age breakdown
The average age of aerodynamicists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the aerodynamicist population.
Aerodynamicist age breakdown
| Aerodynamicist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Aerodynamicist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 25%
Aerodynamicists by degree level
| Aerodynamicist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 25% |
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Aerodynamicist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aerodynamicists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,813 annually. With a Master's degree, aerodynamicists earn a median annual income of $87,913 compared to $75,550 for aerodynamicists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,913 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,550 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,813 |
Aerodynamicist employment statistics
Most aerodynamicists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aerodynamicists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aerodynamicists work.
Aerodynamicist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Aerodynamicist jobs by company type
Employees with the aerodynamicist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aerodynamicists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aerodynamicist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 8% |
Aerodynamicist jobs by industry
The most common industries for aerodynamicists are technology, transportation and automotive.
Aerodynamicist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Start-up | 17% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Automotive | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
Aerodynamicist turnover and employment statistics
Aerodynamicist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aerodynamicists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aerodynamicist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aerodynamicist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average aerodynamicist tenure
The average aerodynamicist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 aerodynamicists resumes in Zippia's database.
Aerodynamicist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Aerodynamicist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aerodynamicists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Traffic Routing Engineer | 6.39% | 9,718 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | - |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Single Resource Boss | 12.89% | 7,132 |
Similar aerodynamicist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Traffic Routing Engineer | 6.39% | 9,718 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Single Resource Boss | 12.89% | 7,132 |
Foreign languages spoken by aerodynamicists
- Italian, 100.0%
Aerodynamicist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 100.0% |