Business owner/engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Business owner/engineer demographics by:
Business owner/engineer gender statistics
13.6% of business owner/engineers are women and 86.4% of business owner/engineers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Business owner/engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Business owner/engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,447
Female income
$96,796
Business owner/engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business owner/engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of business owner/engineers are female.
Business owner/engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2011 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2012 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2013 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2016 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2017 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2018 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2019 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2020 | 86.97% | 13.03% |
| 2021 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
Business owner/engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared business owner/engineers 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% |
| Business Owner/Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Business owner/engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business owner/engineers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all business owner/engineers. Comparatively, 12.0% of business owner/engineers are Asian and 8.8% of business owner/engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Business owner/engineer race
| Business owner/engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Business owner/engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how business owner/engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business owner/engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Business owner/engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business owner/engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business owner/engineers have the lowest average salary at $98,290.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,259 |
| White | $100,984 |
| Black or African American | $98,290 |
| Asian | $108,726 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,305 |
Average business owner/engineer age
See how the average age of business owner/engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Business owner/engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Business owner/engineer age breakdown
The average age of business owner/engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the business owner/engineer population.
Business owner/engineer age breakdown
| Business Owner/Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Business owner/engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for business owner/engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of business owner/engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Business owner/engineers by degree level
| Business owner/engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Business owner/engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business owner/engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,586 annually. With a Master's degree, business owner/engineers earn a median annual income of $117,994 compared to $106,878 for business owner/engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,994 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,878 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,586 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,937 |
Business owner/engineer employment statistics
Most business owner/engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where business owner/engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business owner/engineers work.
Business owner/engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Business owner/engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the business owner/engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business owner/engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business owner/engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Business owner/engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for business owner/engineers are technology, finance and professional.
Business owner/engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Business owner/engineer turnover and employment statistics
Business owner/engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business owner/engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business owner/engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business owner/engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average business owner/engineer tenure
The average business owner/engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 776 business owner/engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Business owner/engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Business owner/engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business owner/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 141,289 |
| Desktop Engineer Lead | 8.46% | 119,837 |
| Security Engineer | 8.59% | 86,093 |
| Junior Network Technician | 9.03% | 53,945 |
| Business Owner/Engineer | 10.54% | - |
| Deployment Coordinator | 10.88% | 17,106 |
Similar business owner/engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 141,289 |
| Desktop Engineer Lead | 8.46% | 119,837 |
| Security Engineer | 8.59% | 86,093 |
| Junior Network Technician | 9.03% | 53,945 |
| Deployment Coordinator | 10.88% | 17,106 |
Foreign languages spoken by business owner/engineers
The most common foreign language among business owner/engineers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 14.8%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- German, 7.4%
- Italian, 7.4%
- Other, 14.9%
Business owner/engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Italian | 7.4% |
| Other | 14.9% |
