Aviation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Aviation engineer gender statistics
19.2% of aviation engineers are women and 80.8% of aviation engineers are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Aviation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Aviation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,947
Female income
$86,977
Aviation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aviation engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of aviation engineers are female.
Aviation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.76% | 17.24% |
| 2011 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2012 | 84.40% | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2017 | 81.49% | 18.51% |
| 2018 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2019 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2021 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
Aviation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared aviation 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% |
| Aviation Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Aviation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aviation engineers is White, which makes up 68.8% of all aviation engineers. Comparatively, 11.3% of aviation engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of aviation engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Aviation engineer race
| Aviation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Aviation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how aviation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aviation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.97% | 4.21% | 11.08% | 8.81% |
| 2011 | 74.74% | 3.96% | 9.49% | 9.84% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 4.03% | 11.35% | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 73.29% | 4.35% | 11.11% | 9.04% |
| 2014 | 72.50% | 3.09% | 12.81% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 71.75% | 3.25% | 10.83% | 11.37% |
| 2016 | 73.15% | 3.33% | 8.82% | 12.21% |
| 2017 | 72.35% | 3.34% | 10.58% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 70.91% | 3.34% | 12.27% | 10.39% |
| 2019 | 72.84% | 3.72% | 10.21% | 10.43% |
| 2020 | 68.19% | 3.37% | 12.52% | 11.65% |
| 2021 | 68.78% | 4.23% | 10.87% | 11.35% |
Aviation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aviation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino aviation engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,799.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,745 |
| White | $88,509 |
| Black or African American | $84,661 |
| Asian | $89,171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,799 |
Average aviation engineer age
See how the average age of aviation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aviation engineer 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 |
Aviation engineer age breakdown
The average age of aviation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the aviation engineer population.
Aviation engineer age breakdown
| Aviation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Aviation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for aviation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of aviation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Aviation engineers by degree level
| Aviation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Aviation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aviation engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,879 annually. With a Master's degree, aviation engineers earn a median annual income of $103,436 compared to $92,993 for aviation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,993 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,879 |
Aviation engineer employment statistics
Company size where aviation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aviation engineers work.
Aviation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Aviation engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the aviation engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aviation engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Aviation engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 20% |
Aviation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Aviation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aviation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aviation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aviation engineer 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 aviation engineer tenure
The average aviation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 aviation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aviation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Aviation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aviation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer | 5.25% | 84,644 |
| Field Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 97,684 |
| Aviation Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Similar aviation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer | 5.25% | 84,644 |
| Field Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 97,684 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
