Body engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Body engineer gender statistics
10.8% of body engineers are women and 89.2% of body engineers are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Body engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Body engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,543
Female income
$96,255
Body engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of body engineers are female.
Body engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2012 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2013 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2016 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2017 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2018 | 90.53% | 9.47% |
| 2019 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2020 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2021 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
Body engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared body 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% |
| Body Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Body engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body engineers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all body engineers. Comparatively, 16.8% of body engineers are Asian and 7.8% of body engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 16.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Body engineer race
| Body engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Body engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how body engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.92% | 3.16% | 14.66% | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 74.98% | 3.16% | 14.44% | 5.77% |
| 2012 | 75.42% | 3.38% | 13.60% | 6.10% |
| 2013 | 74.98% | 2.63% | 15.10% | 5.52% |
| 2014 | 73.01% | 2.73% | 16.21% | 6.52% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 2.98% | 14.82% | 7.12% |
| 2016 | 71.51% | 3.18% | 15.91% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 72.23% | 2.46% | 15.64% | 7.63% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 2.77% | 15.27% | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 71.47% | 3.01% | 15.78% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 67.96% | 2.72% | 17.28% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 67.71% | 3.07% | 16.78% | 7.83% |
Body engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino body engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american body engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,771.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,719 |
| White | $94,319 |
| Black or African American | $85,771 |
| Asian | $93,292 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,000 |
Average body engineer age
See how the average age of body engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body 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 |
Body engineer age breakdown
The average age of body engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the body engineer population.
Body engineer age breakdown
| Body Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Body engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for body engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of body engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Body engineers by degree level
| Body engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Body engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, body engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $127,928 annually. With a Master's degree, body engineers earn a median annual income of $113,794 compared to $95,017 for body engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,794 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,017 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,928 |
Body engineer employment statistics
Company size where body engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body engineers work.
Body engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Body engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for body engineers are automotive, professional and transportation.
Body engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Body engineer turnover and employment statistics
Body engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body 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 body engineer tenure
The average body engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 body engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Body engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Body engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 14,393 |
| Body Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Associate Professor Of Automation | 5.25% | 19,690 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Similar body engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 14,393 |
| Associate Professor Of Automation | 5.25% | 19,690 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by body engineers
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Body engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
