Aircraft designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft designer gender statistics
13.3% of aircraft designers are women and 86.7% of aircraft designers are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Aircraft designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Aircraft designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,737
Female income
$83,764
Aircraft designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft designer positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of aircraft designers are female.
Aircraft designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2012 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2013 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2016 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2017 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2018 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2020 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Aircraft designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft designers 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 Designer | 87% | 13% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft designers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all aircraft designers. Comparatively, 19.8% of aircraft designers are Asian and 8.9% of aircraft designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 19.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Aircraft designer race
| Aircraft designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Aircraft designer race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.17% | 3.77% | 20.00% | 6.33% |
| 2011 | 68.94% | 3.52% | 18.42% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 68.60% | 3.59% | 20.27% | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 67.49% | 3.91% | 20.03% | 6.56% |
| 2014 | 66.70% | 2.65% | 21.73% | 7.02% |
| 2015 | 65.95% | 2.81% | 19.75% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 67.35% | 2.89% | 17.75% | 9.73% |
| 2017 | 66.55% | 2.90% | 19.50% | 7.91% |
| 2018 | 65.11% | 2.90% | 21.19% | 7.91% |
| 2019 | 67.04% | 3.28% | 19.13% | 7.94% |
| 2020 | 62.39% | 2.93% | 21.44% | 9.17% |
| 2021 | 62.98% | 3.79% | 19.79% | 8.86% |
Aircraft designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aircraft designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino aircraft designers have the lowest average salary at $80,887.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,362 |
| White | $85,148 |
| Black or African American | $81,667 |
| Asian | $85,746 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,887 |
Average aircraft designer age
See how the average age of aircraft designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aircraft designer 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 designer age breakdown
The average age of aircraft designers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the aircraft designer population.
Aircraft designer age breakdown
| Aircraft Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Aircraft designer educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft designers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of aircraft designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 2%
Aircraft designers by degree level
| Aircraft designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Aircraft designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,319 annually. With a Master's degree, aircraft designers earn a median annual income of $98,565 compared to $89,192 for aircraft designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,565 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,192 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,319 |
Aircraft designer employment statistics
Most aircraft designers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where aircraft designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft designers work.
Aircraft designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Aircraft designer jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Aircraft designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 3% |
Aircraft designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft designers are education, transportation and technology.
Aircraft designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Transportation | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Aircraft designer turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft designer 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 designer tenure
The average aircraft designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 aircraft designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Aircraft designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Packaging Engineer | 3.67% | 47,700 |
| Lead Field Engineer | 5.25% | 63,711 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 82,639 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | - |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Soil Engineer | 12.89% | 6,703 |
Similar aircraft designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Packaging Engineer | 3.67% | 47,700 |
| Lead Field Engineer | 5.25% | 63,711 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 82,639 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Soil Engineer | 12.89% | 6,703 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft designers
The most common foreign language among aircraft designers is Chinese at 18.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Chinese, 18.2%
- French, 18.2%
- Spanish, 18.2%
- Korean, 18.2%
- Vietnamese, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Aircraft designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| Korean | 18.2% |
| Vietnamese | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |