City engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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City engineer gender statistics
10.3% of city engineers are women and 89.7% of city engineers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
City engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
City engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,771
Female income
$67,948
City engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of city engineers are female.
City engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2011 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2012 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2013 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2015 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2016 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2017 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2018 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2019 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2020 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2021 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
City engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared city 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% |
| City Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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City engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city engineers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all city engineers. Comparatively, 11.6% of city engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of city engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
City engineer race
| City engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
City engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how city engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.76% | 4.82% | 9.56% | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 76.44% | 3.69% | 8.75% | 8.44% |
| 2012 | 74.36% | 4.63% | 9.11% | 9.23% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 4.12% | 9.04% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 74.70% | 4.51% | 9.56% | 8.68% |
| 2015 | 74.99% | 3.60% | 9.63% | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 73.42% | 3.74% | 10.21% | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 73.70% | 4.35% | 9.95% | 9.61% |
| 2018 | 73.88% | 4.25% | 9.04% | 10.45% |
| 2019 | 72.37% | 4.48% | 10.04% | 10.47% |
| 2020 | 69.97% | 3.81% | 9.96% | 11.47% |
| 2021 | 68.16% | 3.95% | 11.31% | 11.58% |
City engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city engineers have the lowest average salary at $66,871.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,845 |
| White | $70,557 |
| Black or African American | $66,871 |
| Asian | $71,566 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,115 |
Average city engineer age
See how the average age of city engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City 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 |
City engineer age breakdown
The average age of city engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the city engineer population.
City engineer age breakdown
| City Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
City engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for city engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of city engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
City engineers by degree level
| City engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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City engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,310 annually. With a Doctorate degree, city engineers earn a median annual income of $79,819 compared to $73,532 for city engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,310 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,532 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,819 |
City engineer employment statistics
Most city engineers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where city engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city engineers work.
City engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 51% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
City engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the city engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city engineers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
City engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 73% |
City engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for city engineers are government, professional and finance.
City engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 70% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
City engineer turnover and employment statistics
City engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | City 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 city engineer tenure
The average city engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 336 city engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
City engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
City engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Engineer | 3.67% | 145,104 |
| City Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Customer Field Engineer | 6.39% | 58,135 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar city engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Engineer | 3.67% | 145,104 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Customer Field Engineer | 6.39% | 58,135 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by city engineers
The most common foreign language among city engineers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 22.2% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Italian, 22.2%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Bulgarian, 11.1%
City engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Italian | 22.2% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Bulgarian | 11.1% |
