Associate research engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate research engineer gender statistics
23.6% of associate research engineers are women and 76.4% of associate research engineers are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Associate research engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Associate research engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,757
Female income
$75,833
Associate research engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate research engineer positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of associate research engineers are female.
Associate research engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2011 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2012 | 81.46% | 18.54% |
| 2013 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2014 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 2015 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2016 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2017 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2018 | 78.87% | 21.13% |
| 2019 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2020 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2021 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
Associate research engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate research 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% |
| Associate Research Engineer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Associate research engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate research engineers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all associate research engineers. Comparatively, 16.6% of associate research engineers are Asian and 7.8% of associate research engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Asian, 16.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Associate research engineer race
| Associate research engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Asian | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Associate research engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how associate research engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate research engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.15% | 3.15% | 14.48% | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 75.22% | 3.15% | 14.26% | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 75.65% | 3.37% | 13.42% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 75.22% | 2.62% | 14.91% | 5.48% |
| 2014 | 73.25% | 2.72% | 16.03% | 6.48% |
| 2015 | 73.73% | 2.97% | 14.64% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | 71.75% | 3.17% | 15.73% | 7.67% |
| 2017 | 72.47% | 2.45% | 15.46% | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 73.25% | 2.76% | 15.09% | 6.82% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 3.01% | 15.60% | 7.10% |
| 2020 | 68.20% | 2.71% | 17.10% | 8.46% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 3.06% | 16.60% | 7.78% |
Associate research engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino associate research engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american associate research engineers have the lowest average salary at $69,905.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,856 |
| White | $74,753 |
| Black or African American | $69,905 |
| Asian | $74,177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,246 |
Average associate research engineer age
See how the average age of associate research engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate research engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Associate research engineer age breakdown
The average age of associate research engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the associate research engineer population.
Associate research engineer age breakdown
| Associate Research Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Associate research engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for associate research engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of associate research engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Associate research engineers by degree level
| Associate research engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Associate research engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, associate research engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,695 annually. With a Master's degree, associate research engineers earn a median annual income of $85,343 compared to $75,143 for associate research engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,343 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,143 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,695 |
Associate research engineer employment statistics
Most associate research engineers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where associate research engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate research engineers work.
Associate research engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Associate research engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the associate research engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate research engineers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Associate research engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 3% |
Associate research engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate research engineers are education, health care and manufacturing.
Associate research engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Associate research engineer turnover and employment statistics
Associate research engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate research engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate research engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate research engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average associate research engineer tenure
The average associate research engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 443 associate research engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate research engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Associate research engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Associate Research Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Ordnance Engineer | 5.25% | 3,654 |
| Electrical Manager | 6.39% | 36,938 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Similar associate research engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Ordnance Engineer | 5.25% | 3,654 |
| Electrical Manager | 6.39% | 36,938 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate research engineers
The most common foreign language among associate research engineers is Spanish at 29.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 29.7%
- French, 10.8%
- Japanese, 8.1%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Arabic, 8.1%
- Other, 35.2%
Associate research engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.7% |
| French | 10.8% |
| Japanese | 8.1% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Arabic | 8.1% |
| Other | 35.2% |
