Bioengineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioengineer gender statistics
21.4% of bioengineers are women and 78.6% of bioengineers are men.
- Male, 78.6%
- Female, 21.4%
Bioengineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.6% |
| Female | 21.4% |
Bioengineer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,685
Female income
$61,386
Bioengineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioengineer positions over time. Currently, 21.4% of bioengineers are female.
Bioengineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2011 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 2012 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2013 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2014 | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 2015 | 77.70% | 22.30% |
| 2016 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2017 | 78.76% | 21.24% |
| 2018 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2019 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2020 | 78.46% | 21.54% |
| 2021 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
Bioengineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioengineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Bioengineer | 79% | 21% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Bioengineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioengineers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all bioengineers. Comparatively, 31.3% of bioengineers are Asian and 6.4% of bioengineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Asian, 31.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Bioengineer race
| Bioengineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Asian | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Bioengineer race and ethnicity over time
See how bioengineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioengineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 3.93% | 27.09% | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 4.16% | 26.60% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 3.70% | 27.97% | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 62.84% | 3.22% | 27.79% | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 3.73% | 28.44% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 60.89% | 3.54% | 28.56% | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 60.39% | 3.53% | 29.27% | 4.56% |
| 2017 | 58.97% | 3.41% | 29.83% | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 3.26% | 29.05% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 3.35% | 30.24% | 5.17% |
| 2020 | 56.99% | 3.10% | 30.00% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 54.97% | 2.85% | 31.31% | 6.37% |
Bioengineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bioengineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bioengineers have the lowest average salary at $65,630.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,793 |
| White | $72,296 |
| Black or African American | $65,630 |
| Asian | $80,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,676 |
Average bioengineer age
See how the average age of bioengineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioengineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Bioengineer age breakdown
The average age of bioengineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the bioengineer population.
Bioengineer age breakdown
| Bioengineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Bioengineer educational attainment
The most common degree for bioengineers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of bioengineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 32%
- Diploma, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bioengineers by degree level
| Bioengineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bioengineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioengineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,326 annually. With a Master's degree, bioengineers earn a median annual income of $87,884 compared to $72,253 for bioengineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,884 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,253 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,326 |
Bioengineer employment statistics
Most bioengineers work for a public in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where bioengineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioengineers work.
Bioengineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Bioengineer jobs by company type
Employees with the bioengineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioengineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Bioengineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 55% |
| Private | 27% |
Bioengineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioengineers are pharmaceutical, manufacturing and education.
Bioengineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
Bioengineer turnover and employment statistics
Bioengineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioengineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioengineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioengineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average bioengineer tenure
The average bioengineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 bioengineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioengineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bioengineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioengineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Lidar Analyst | 8.42% | 38,634 |
| Bioengineer | 8.46% | - |
| Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 112,818 |
| Systems Operator | 9.03% | 91,037 |
| Data Architect | 10.54% | 152,504 |
| Senior Desktop Analyst | 10.88% | 40,948 |
Similar bioengineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Lidar Analyst | 8.42% | 38,634 |
| Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 112,818 |
| Systems Operator | 9.03% | 91,037 |
| Data Architect | 10.54% | 152,504 |
| Senior Desktop Analyst | 10.88% | 40,948 |
