Airport engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Airport engineer gender statistics
7.7% of airport engineers are women and 92.3% of airport engineers are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Airport engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Airport engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,776
Female income
$63,039
Airport engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airport engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of airport engineers are female.
Airport engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2015 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2016 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2017 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Airport engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared airport 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% |
| Airport Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Airport engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airport engineers is White, which makes up 71.6% of all airport engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of airport engineers are Asian and 8.7% of airport engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Airport engineer race
| Airport engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Airport engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how airport engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airport engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.24% | 3.77% | 10.34% | 5.72% |
| 2011 | 79.92% | 2.64% | 9.53% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 3.58% | 9.90% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 3.07% | 9.82% | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 78.18% | 3.46% | 10.35% | 5.76% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 2.55% | 10.41% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 76.91% | 2.69% | 10.99% | 7.15% |
| 2017 | 77.19% | 3.30% | 10.73% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.37% | 3.20% | 9.82% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 75.86% | 3.43% | 10.83% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 2.77% | 10.75% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 2.90% | 12.10% | 8.67% |
Airport engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,801 |
| White | $65,526 |
| Black or African American | $62,014 |
| Asian | $66,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,151 |
Average airport engineer age
See how the average age of airport engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airport engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Airport engineer age breakdown
The average age of airport engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the airport engineer population.
Airport engineer age breakdown
| Airport Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Airport engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for airport engineers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of airport engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 8%
Airport engineers by degree level
| Airport engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Airport engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,843 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,365 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,373 |
Airport engineer employment statistics
Most airport engineers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airport engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airport engineers work.
Airport engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Airport engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the airport engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airport engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Airport engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 13% |
Airport engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for airport engineers are transportation, professional and government.
Airport engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Airport engineer turnover and employment statistics
Airport engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airport engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airport engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airport engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average airport engineer tenure
The average airport engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 airport engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Airport engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Airport engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| District Plant Engineer | 3.67% | 33,970 |
| Airport Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Transmitter Engineer | 6.39% | 13,320 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 49,325 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar airport engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| District Plant Engineer | 3.67% | 33,970 |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Transmitter Engineer | 6.39% | 13,320 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 49,325 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |