Aeronautical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Aeronautical engineer gender statistics
10.6% of aeronautical engineers are women and 89.4% of aeronautical engineers are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Aeronautical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Aeronautical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,947
Female income
$74,965
Aeronautical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aeronautical engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of aeronautical engineers are female.
Aeronautical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2014 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2018 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2019 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2020 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
Aeronautical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared aeronautical 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% |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Aeronautical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aeronautical engineers is White, which makes up 65.6% of all aeronautical engineers. Comparatively, 15.1% of aeronautical engineers are Asian and 10.5% of aeronautical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.6%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Aeronautical engineer race
| Aeronautical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Aeronautical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how aeronautical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aeronautical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.79% | 4.06% | 15.29% | 7.99% |
| 2011 | 71.57% | 3.81% | 13.71% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 71.23% | 3.89% | 15.56% | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 4.21% | 15.32% | 8.22% |
| 2014 | 69.33% | 2.94% | 17.02% | 8.68% |
| 2015 | 68.58% | 3.10% | 15.04% | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 69.97% | 3.18% | 13.04% | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 69.17% | 3.20% | 14.79% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 67.73% | 3.20% | 16.48% | 9.57% |
| 2019 | 69.67% | 3.58% | 14.42% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 3.23% | 16.73% | 10.83% |
| 2021 | 65.61% | 4.09% | 15.08% | 10.52% |
Aeronautical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aeronautical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino aeronautical engineers have the lowest average salary at $73,003.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,048 |
| White | $75,904 |
| Black or African American | $73,538 |
| Asian | $76,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,003 |
Average aeronautical engineer age
See how the average age of aeronautical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aeronautical engineer 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 |
Aeronautical engineer age breakdown
The average age of aeronautical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the aeronautical engineer population.
Aeronautical engineer age breakdown
| Aeronautical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Aeronautical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for aeronautical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of aeronautical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Aeronautical engineers by degree level
| Aeronautical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Aeronautical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aeronautical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,550 annually. With a Master's degree, aeronautical engineers earn a median annual income of $84,818 compared to $78,624 for aeronautical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,818 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,624 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,550 |
Aeronautical engineer employment statistics
Most aeronautical engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aeronautical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aeronautical engineers work.
Aeronautical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Aeronautical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the aeronautical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aeronautical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aeronautical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Aeronautical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for aeronautical engineers are technology, transportation and manufacturing.
Aeronautical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Aeronautical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Aeronautical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aeronautical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aeronautical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aeronautical engineer 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 aeronautical engineer tenure
The average aeronautical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 319 aeronautical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aeronautical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Aeronautical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aeronautical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 149,279 |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Senior Test Development Engineer | 6.39% | 118,290 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Similar aeronautical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 149,279 |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Senior Test Development Engineer | 6.39% | 118,290 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by aeronautical engineers
The most common foreign language among aeronautical engineers is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- French, 25.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Aeronautical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
