Chief design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief design engineer gender statistics
3.4% of chief design engineers are women and 96.6% of chief design engineers are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Chief design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Chief design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,061
Female income
$91,186
Chief design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief design engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of chief design engineers are female.
Chief design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2011 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2013 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2015 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2016 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2018 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2019 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2020 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2021 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
Chief design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief 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% |
| Chief Design Engineer | 97% | 3% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Chief design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief design engineers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all chief design engineers. Comparatively, 13.5% of chief design engineers are Asian and 9.3% of chief design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.1%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Chief design engineer race
| Chief design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Chief design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.32% | 3.48% | 11.39% | 6.93% |
| 2011 | 76.39% | 3.48% | 11.17% | 7.23% |
| 2012 | 76.82% | 3.71% | 10.33% | 7.56% |
| 2013 | 76.39% | 2.96% | 11.83% | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 74.42% | 3.05% | 12.94% | 7.98% |
| 2015 | 74.90% | 3.30% | 11.55% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 72.92% | 3.50% | 12.64% | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 73.64% | 2.78% | 12.37% | 9.09% |
| 2018 | 74.42% | 3.09% | 12.00% | 8.32% |
| 2019 | 72.88% | 3.34% | 12.51% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 69.37% | 3.04% | 14.01% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 69.11% | 3.39% | 13.51% | 9.28% |
Chief design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chief design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief design engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,321.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,209 |
| White | $89,558 |
| Black or African American | $82,321 |
| Asian | $88,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,811 |
Average chief design engineer age
See how the average age of chief design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief design 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 |
Chief design engineer age breakdown
The average age of chief design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the chief design engineer population.
Chief design engineer age breakdown
| Chief Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Chief design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of chief design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Chief design engineers by degree level
| Chief design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Chief design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $117,354 annually. With a Master's degree, chief design engineers earn a median annual income of $105,780 compared to $90,145 for chief design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,145 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,354 |
Chief design engineer employment statistics
Most chief design engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where chief design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief design engineers work.
Chief design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Chief design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Chief design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief design engineers are technology, manufacturing and education.
Chief design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Chief design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Chief design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief design 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 chief design engineer tenure
The average chief design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 chief design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Chief design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Tool Engineer | 3.67% | 77,753 |
| Chief Design Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Electrical Electronics Engineers | 6.39% | 50,381 |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
Similar chief design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Tool Engineer | 3.67% | 77,753 |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Electrical Electronics Engineers | 6.39% | 50,381 |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief design engineers
The most common foreign language among chief design engineers is Carrier at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.5% and German is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- German, 9.5%
- Spanish, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- Other, 47.7%
Chief design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| German | 9.5% |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Other | 47.7% |
