Civil design specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil design specialist gender statistics
20.0% of civil design specialists are women and 80.0% of civil design specialists are men.
- Male, 80.0%
- Female, 20.0%
Civil design specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.0% |
| Female | 20.0% |
Civil design specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,984
Female income
$62,483
Civil design specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil design specialist positions over time. Currently, 20.0% of civil design specialists are female.
Civil design specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2012 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2013 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2016 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2017 | 82.87% | 17.13% |
| 2018 | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2020 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2021 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
Civil design specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared civil design specialists 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% |
| Civil Design Specialist | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Civil design specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil design specialists is White, which makes up 71.6% of all civil design specialists. Comparatively, 12.1% of civil design specialists are Asian and 8.7% of civil design specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Civil design specialist race
| Civil design specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Civil design specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how civil design specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil design specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.24% | 3.77% | 10.34% | 5.72% |
| 2011 | 79.92% | 2.64% | 9.53% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 3.58% | 9.90% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 3.07% | 9.82% | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 78.18% | 3.46% | 10.35% | 5.76% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 2.55% | 10.41% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 76.91% | 2.69% | 10.99% | 7.15% |
| 2017 | 77.19% | 3.30% | 10.73% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.37% | 3.20% | 9.82% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 75.86% | 3.43% | 10.83% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 2.77% | 10.75% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 2.90% | 12.10% | 8.67% |
Civil design specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian civil design specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil design specialists have the lowest average salary at $61,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,867 |
| White | $64,630 |
| Black or African American | $61,595 |
| Asian | $65,458 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,445 |
Average civil design specialist age
See how the average age of civil design specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Civil design specialist 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 |
Civil design specialist age breakdown
The average age of civil design specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the civil design specialist population.
Civil design specialist age breakdown
| Civil Design Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Civil design specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for civil design specialists is bachelor's degree, with 30% of civil design specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Civil design specialists by degree level
| Civil design specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Civil design specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil design specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,582 annually. With a Doctorate degree, civil design specialists earn a median annual income of $72,185 compared to $67,067 for civil design specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,582 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,067 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,185 |
Civil design specialist employment statistics
Most civil design specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil design specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil design specialists work.
Civil design specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Civil design specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the civil design specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil design specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Civil design specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 11% |
Civil design specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil design specialists are professional, construction and energy.
Civil design specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 23% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Civil design specialist turnover and employment statistics
Civil design specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil design specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil design specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil design specialist 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 civil design specialist tenure
The average civil design specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 civil design specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil design specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Civil design specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil design specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer, Methods | 3.67% | 43,320 |
| Civil Design Specialist | 4.76% | - |
| Mine Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,003 |
| Division Plant Engineer | 6.39% | 16,992 |
| Vibration Engineer | 7.54% | 21,285 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Similar civil design specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer, Methods | 3.67% | 43,320 |
| Mine Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,003 |
| Division Plant Engineer | 6.39% | 16,992 |
| Vibration Engineer | 7.54% | 21,285 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |