Assistant technical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant technical engineer gender statistics
17.5% of assistant technical engineers are women and 82.5% of assistant technical engineers are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Assistant technical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Assistant technical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,961
Female income
$96,115
Assistant technical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant technical engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of assistant technical engineers are female.
Assistant technical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2011 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2012 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2013 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2014 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2016 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2018 | 80.38% | 19.62% |
| 2019 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2020 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
| 2021 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
Assistant technical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant technical 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% |
| Assistant Technical Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Assistant technical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant technical engineers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all assistant technical engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of assistant technical engineers are Asian and 11.2% of assistant technical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.6%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Assistant technical engineer race
| Assistant technical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Assistant technical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant technical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant technical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.73% | 5.23% | 15.43% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 67.80% | 4.84% | 16.53% | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 68.34% | 5.40% | 15.35% | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 69.71% | 4.68% | 15.52% | 8.16% |
| 2014 | 68.67% | 4.56% | 15.08% | 9.74% |
| 2015 | 68.83% | 4.73% | 14.78% | 9.57% |
| 2016 | 68.45% | 4.64% | 15.45% | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 68.36% | 4.71% | 14.92% | 9.42% |
| 2018 | 67.59% | 5.07% | 15.45% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 68.75% | 4.28% | 15.37% | 9.54% |
| 2020 | 65.73% | 3.95% | 15.37% | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 64.63% | 4.83% | 14.41% | 11.23% |
Assistant technical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant technical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino assistant technical engineers have the lowest average salary at $99,055.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,501 |
| White | $102,379 |
| Black or African American | $99,649 |
| Asian | $108,503 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,055 |
Average assistant technical engineer age
See how the average age of assistant technical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant technical engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Assistant technical engineer age breakdown
The average age of assistant technical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the assistant technical engineer population.
Assistant technical engineer age breakdown
| Assistant Technical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Assistant technical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant technical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of assistant technical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Assistant technical engineers by degree level
| Assistant technical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Assistant technical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant technical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,260 annually. With a Master's degree, assistant technical engineers earn a median annual income of $115,212 compared to $99,843 for assistant technical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,212 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,843 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,260 |
Assistant technical engineer employment statistics
Most assistant technical engineers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where assistant technical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant technical engineers work.
Assistant technical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Assistant technical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant technical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant technical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assistant technical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 10% |
Assistant technical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant technical engineers are education, manufacturing and technology.
Assistant technical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Assistant technical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Assistant technical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant technical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant technical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant technical engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average assistant technical engineer tenure
The average assistant technical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 347 assistant technical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant technical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Assistant technical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 88,333 |
| Energy Efficiency Engineer | 5.25% | 4,182 |
| Assistant Technical Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Program Manager | 12.89% | 101,160 |
Similar assistant technical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 88,333 |
| Energy Efficiency Engineer | 5.25% | 4,182 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Program Manager | 12.89% | 101,160 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant technical engineers
The most common foreign language among assistant technical engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Assistant technical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |
