Avionics engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Avionics engineer gender statistics
7.6% of avionics engineers are women and 92.4% of avionics engineers are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Avionics engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Avionics engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,018
Female income
$88,043
Avionics engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in avionics engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of avionics engineers are female.
Avionics engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2014 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2016 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2021 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
Avionics engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared avionics 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% |
| Avionics Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Avionics engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among avionics engineers is White, which makes up 69.3% of all avionics engineers. Comparatively, 11.0% of avionics engineers are Asian and 10.8% of avionics engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.3%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Avionics engineer race
| Avionics engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Avionics engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how avionics engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Avionics engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.46% | 4.11% | 11.25% | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 75.23% | 3.87% | 9.66% | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 74.89% | 3.94% | 11.52% | 7.88% |
| 2013 | 73.79% | 4.26% | 11.28% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 73.00% | 2.99% | 12.98% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 72.25% | 3.16% | 10.99% | 10.84% |
| 2016 | 73.64% | 3.24% | 8.99% | 11.69% |
| 2017 | 72.84% | 3.25% | 10.75% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 71.40% | 3.25% | 12.44% | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 73.33% | 3.63% | 10.38% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 68.68% | 3.28% | 12.69% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 69.27% | 4.14% | 11.04% | 10.82% |
Avionics engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian avionics engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino avionics engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,401.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,505 |
| White | $89,310 |
| Black or African American | $86,119 |
| Asian | $89,856 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,401 |
Average avionics engineer age
See how the average age of avionics engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Avionics 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 |
Avionics engineer age breakdown
The average age of avionics engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the avionics engineer population.
Avionics engineer age breakdown
| Avionics Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Avionics engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for avionics engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of avionics engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Avionics engineers by degree level
| Avionics engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Avionics engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, avionics engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,604 annually. With a Master's degree, avionics engineers earn a median annual income of $101,460 compared to $92,997 for avionics engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,460 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,997 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,604 |
Avionics engineer employment statistics
Most avionics engineers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where avionics engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where avionics engineers work.
Avionics engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Avionics engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the avionics engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most avionics engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Avionics engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 6% |
Avionics engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for avionics engineers are transportation, technology and professional.
Avionics engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Technology | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Avionics engineer turnover and employment statistics
Avionics engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for avionics engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Avionics engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Avionics 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 avionics engineer tenure
The average avionics engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 avionics engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Avionics engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Avionics engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of avionics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 86,365 |
| Associate Professor Of Automation | 5.25% | 19,690 |
| Electronics Research Engineer | 6.39% | 63,861 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Similar avionics engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 86,365 |
| Associate Professor Of Automation | 5.25% | 19,690 |
| Electronics Research Engineer | 6.39% | 63,861 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Foreign languages spoken by avionics engineers
The most common foreign language among avionics engineers is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.7% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Vietnamese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Avionics engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Vietnamese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
