Bridge design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge design engineer gender statistics
16.7% of bridge design engineers are women and 83.3% of bridge design engineers are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Bridge design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Bridge design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,757
Female income
$65,247
Bridge design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge design engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of bridge design engineers are female.
Bridge design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2011 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2013 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2017 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2020 | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Bridge design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge design 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% |
| Bridge Design Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Bridge design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge design engineers is White, which makes up 63.3% of all bridge design engineers. Comparatively, 17.8% of bridge design engineers are Asian and 10.5% of bridge design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.3%
- Asian, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bridge design engineer race
| Bridge design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Asian | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bridge design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.88% | 4.41% | 16.09% | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 71.56% | 3.29% | 15.28% | 7.31% |
| 2012 | 69.48% | 4.22% | 15.65% | 8.10% |
| 2013 | 70.56% | 3.71% | 15.58% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | 69.82% | 4.10% | 16.10% | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 70.11% | 3.19% | 16.16% | 8.07% |
| 2016 | 68.54% | 3.34% | 16.75% | 8.93% |
| 2017 | 68.82% | 3.95% | 16.48% | 8.48% |
| 2018 | 69.00% | 3.84% | 15.57% | 9.32% |
| 2019 | 67.49% | 4.07% | 16.58% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 65.09% | 3.41% | 16.50% | 10.34% |
| 2021 | 63.28% | 3.55% | 17.85% | 10.46% |
Bridge design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bridge design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bridge design engineers have the lowest average salary at $64,353.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,644 |
| White | $67,406 |
| Black or African American | $64,353 |
| Asian | $68,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,214 |
Average bridge design engineer age
See how the average age of bridge design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bridge design engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Bridge design engineer age breakdown
The average age of bridge design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the bridge design engineer population.
Bridge design engineer age breakdown
| Bridge Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Bridge design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of bridge design 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 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Bridge design engineers by degree level
| Bridge design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Bridge design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge design engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,382 annually. With a Doctorate degree, bridge design engineers earn a median annual income of $74,984 compared to $69,854 for bridge design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,854 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,984 |
Bridge design engineer employment statistics
Most bridge design engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bridge design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge design engineers work.
Bridge design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Bridge design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge design engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bridge design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 29% |
Bridge design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for bridge design engineers are professional, government and technology.
Bridge design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Government | 25% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Bridge design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Bridge design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge design engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average bridge design engineer tenure
The average bridge design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 bridge design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bridge design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Security And Safety Officer | 3.67% | 101,668 |
| Bridge Design Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Head Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 38,743 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Similar bridge design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Security And Safety Officer | 3.67% | 101,668 |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Head Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 38,743 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge design engineers
The most common foreign language among bridge design engineers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Nepali at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Nepali, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Bridge design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Nepali | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
