Aircraft design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft design engineer gender statistics
12.5% of aircraft design engineers are women and 87.5% of aircraft design engineers are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Aircraft design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Aircraft design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,799
Female income
$95,822
Aircraft design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft design engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of aircraft design engineers are female.
Aircraft design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 90.22% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2015 | 90.28% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2017 | 88.01% | 11.99% |
| 2018 | 87.18% | 12.82% |
| 2019 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2020 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Aircraft design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft design 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% |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 88% | 13% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft design engineers is White, which makes up 68.7% of all aircraft design engineers. Comparatively, 11.2% of aircraft design engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of aircraft design engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Aircraft design engineer race
| Aircraft design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Aircraft design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.84% | 4.19% | 11.35% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 74.62% | 3.94% | 9.76% | 9.72% |
| 2012 | 74.28% | 4.01% | 11.61% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 73.17% | 4.33% | 11.37% | 8.93% |
| 2014 | 72.38% | 3.07% | 13.08% | 9.39% |
| 2015 | 71.63% | 3.23% | 11.09% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 73.02% | 3.31% | 9.09% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 72.23% | 3.32% | 10.84% | 10.28% |
| 2018 | 70.78% | 3.32% | 12.53% | 10.28% |
| 2019 | 72.72% | 3.70% | 10.47% | 10.32% |
| 2020 | 68.06% | 3.35% | 12.78% | 11.54% |
| 2021 | 68.66% | 4.21% | 11.14% | 11.23% |
Aircraft design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aircraft design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino aircraft design engineers have the lowest average salary at $93,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,136 |
| White | $96,961 |
| Black or African American | $94,087 |
| Asian | $97,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,437 |
Average aircraft design engineer age
See how the average age of aircraft design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aircraft design 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 |
Aircraft design engineer age breakdown
The average age of aircraft design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the aircraft design engineer population.
Aircraft design engineer age breakdown
| Aircraft Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Aircraft design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of aircraft design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Aircraft design engineers by degree level
| Aircraft design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Aircraft design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,249 annually. With a Master's degree, aircraft design engineers earn a median annual income of $107,750 compared to $100,260 for aircraft design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,750 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,260 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,249 |
Aircraft design engineer employment statistics
Most aircraft design engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aircraft design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft design engineers work.
Aircraft design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Aircraft design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Aircraft design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft design engineers are technology, transportation and manufacturing.
Aircraft design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Transportation | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Aircraft design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft design 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 aircraft design engineer tenure
The average aircraft design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 aircraft design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Aircraft design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,545 |
| Mine Safety Director | 5.25% | 18,461 |
| Solar Designer | 6.39% | 46,160 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Similar aircraft design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,545 |
| Mine Safety Director | 5.25% | 18,461 |
| Solar Designer | 6.39% | 46,160 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft design engineers
- German, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Aircraft design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |