Automotive engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive engineer gender statistics
7.0% of automotive engineers are women and 93.0% of automotive engineers are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Automotive engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Automotive engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,550
Female income
$82,069
Automotive engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of automotive engineers are female.
Automotive engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2013 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2015 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2017 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2020 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2021 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
Automotive engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive 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% |
| Automotive Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive engineers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all automotive engineers. Comparatively, 15.9% of automotive engineers are Asian and 8.6% of automotive engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 15.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Automotive engineer race
| Automotive engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Automotive engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.86% | 3.33% | 13.74% | 6.24% |
| 2011 | 74.92% | 3.33% | 13.52% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 75.36% | 3.55% | 12.68% | 6.87% |
| 2013 | 74.92% | 2.80% | 14.17% | 6.29% |
| 2014 | 72.95% | 2.90% | 15.29% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 73.43% | 3.15% | 13.90% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | 71.46% | 3.35% | 14.99% | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 72.18% | 2.63% | 14.71% | 8.40% |
| 2018 | 72.96% | 2.94% | 14.35% | 7.63% |
| 2019 | 71.41% | 3.18% | 14.86% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 67.91% | 2.89% | 16.36% | 9.26% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 3.24% | 15.86% | 8.59% |
Automotive engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino automotive engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automotive engineers have the lowest average salary at $74,898.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,670 |
| White | $80,758 |
| Black or African American | $74,898 |
| Asian | $80,060 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,572 |
Average automotive engineer age
See how the average age of automotive engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automotive 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 |
Automotive engineer age breakdown
The average age of automotive engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the automotive engineer population.
Automotive engineer age breakdown
| Automotive Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Automotive engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of automotive engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Automotive engineers by degree level
| Automotive engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Automotive engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,832 annually. With a Master's degree, automotive engineers earn a median annual income of $93,716 compared to $81,231 for automotive engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,716 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,231 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,832 |
Automotive engineer employment statistics
Most automotive engineers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where automotive engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive engineers work.
Automotive engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Automotive engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the automotive engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automotive engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automotive engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 1% |
Automotive engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive engineers are automotive, education and technology.
Automotive engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 16% |
| Education | 14% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Automotive engineer turnover and employment statistics
Automotive engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive 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 automotive engineer tenure
The average automotive engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 249 automotive engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Automotive engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive 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 |
| Automotive Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Mud Engineer | 5.25% | 26,045 |
| Senior Test Development Engineer | 6.39% | 118,290 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Similar automotive engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Mud Engineer | 5.25% | 26,045 |
| Senior Test Development Engineer | 6.39% | 118,290 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive engineers
The most common foreign language among automotive engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Automotive engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |
