Civil engineer/project manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil engineer/project manager gender statistics
12.0% of civil engineer/project managers are women and 88.0% of civil engineer/project managers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Civil engineer/project manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Civil engineer/project manager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,553
Female income
$75,331
Civil engineer/project manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil engineer/project manager positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of civil engineer/project managers are female.
Civil engineer/project manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2011 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2015 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2018 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2019 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2020 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
Civil engineer/project manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared civil engineer/project managers 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 Engineer/Project Manager | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Civil engineer/project manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil engineer/project managers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all civil engineer/project managers. Comparatively, 12.0% of civil engineer/project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of civil engineer/project managers are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Civil engineer/project manager race
| Civil engineer/project manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Civil engineer/project manager race and ethnicity over time
See how civil engineer/project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil engineer/project manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.29% | 4.96% | 9.45% | 9.03% |
| 2011 | 75.97% | 3.83% | 8.64% | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 73.89% | 4.77% | 9.01% | 9.62% |
| 2013 | 74.97% | 4.26% | 8.93% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 4.65% | 9.46% | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 74.52% | 3.74% | 9.52% | 9.59% |
| 2016 | 72.96% | 3.88% | 10.10% | 10.46% |
| 2017 | 73.23% | 4.49% | 9.84% | 10.01% |
| 2018 | 73.41% | 4.39% | 8.93% | 10.84% |
| 2019 | 71.90% | 4.62% | 9.94% | 10.86% |
| 2020 | 69.50% | 3.96% | 9.86% | 11.87% |
| 2021 | 67.69% | 4.09% | 11.21% | 11.98% |
Civil engineer/project manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian civil engineer/project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil engineer/project managers have the lowest average salary at $74,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,866 |
| White | $78,513 |
| Black or African American | $74,022 |
| Asian | $79,747 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,753 |
Average civil engineer/project manager age
See how the average age of civil engineer/project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Civil engineer/project manager 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 engineer/project manager age breakdown
The average age of civil engineer/project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the civil engineer/project manager population.
Civil engineer/project manager age breakdown
| Civil Engineer/Project Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Civil engineer/project manager educational attainment
The most common degree for civil engineer/project managers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of civil engineer/project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Civil engineer/project managers by degree level
| Civil engineer/project manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Civil engineer/project manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil engineer/project managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,506 annually. With a Doctorate degree, civil engineer/project managers earn a median annual income of $89,900 compared to $82,156 for civil engineer/project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,506 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,156 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,900 |
Civil engineer/project manager employment statistics
Most civil engineer/project managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil engineer/project managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil engineer/project managers work.
Civil engineer/project manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Civil engineer/project manager jobs by company type
Employees with the civil engineer/project manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil engineer/project managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Civil engineer/project manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 12% |
Civil engineer/project manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil engineer/project managers are professional, technology and government.
Civil engineer/project manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 35% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Government | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Civil engineer/project manager turnover and employment statistics
Civil engineer/project manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil engineer/project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil engineer/project manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil engineer/project manager 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 engineer/project manager tenure
The average civil engineer/project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 572 civil engineer/project managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil engineer/project manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Civil engineer/project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil engineer/project managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Ergonomist | 3.67% | 37,900 |
| Civil Engineer/Project Manager | 4.76% | - |
| Energy Manager | 5.25% | 5,283 |
| Radar Engineer | 6.39% | 41,583 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar civil engineer/project manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Ergonomist | 3.67% | 37,900 |
| Energy Manager | 5.25% | 5,283 |
| Radar Engineer | 6.39% | 41,583 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil engineer/project managers
The most common foreign language among civil engineer/project managers is Spanish at 28.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.4% and German is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 28.1%
- Portuguese, 9.4%
- German, 9.4%
- Arabic, 9.4%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Other, 37.4%
Civil engineer/project manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.4% |
| German | 9.4% |
| Arabic | 9.4% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Other | 37.4% |
