Civil transportation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil transportation engineer gender statistics
26.3% of civil transportation engineers are women and 73.8% of civil transportation engineers are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Civil transportation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Civil transportation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,342
Female income
$76,102
Civil transportation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil transportation engineer positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of civil transportation engineers are female.
Civil transportation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2011 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2012 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2013 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 2014 | 79.50% | 20.50% |
| 2015 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2016 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
| 2017 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2018 | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| 2019 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2020 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2021 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
Civil transportation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared civil transportation 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% |
| Civil Transportation Engineer | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Civil transportation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil transportation engineers is White, which makes up 63.6% of all civil transportation engineers. Comparatively, 16.8% of civil transportation engineers are Asian and 11.0% of civil transportation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.6%
- Asian, 16.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Civil transportation engineer race
| Civil transportation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Asian | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Civil transportation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how civil transportation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil transportation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.16% | 4.60% | 15.04% | 8.03% |
| 2011 | 71.84% | 3.47% | 14.23% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 69.76% | 4.41% | 14.60% | 8.63% |
| 2013 | 70.85% | 3.90% | 14.52% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 70.10% | 4.29% | 15.05% | 8.07% |
| 2015 | 70.39% | 3.38% | 15.11% | 8.59% |
| 2016 | 68.83% | 3.52% | 15.69% | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 69.11% | 4.13% | 15.43% | 9.01% |
| 2018 | 69.29% | 4.03% | 14.52% | 9.85% |
| 2019 | 67.78% | 4.26% | 15.53% | 9.86% |
| 2020 | 65.37% | 3.60% | 15.45% | 10.87% |
| 2021 | 63.56% | 3.73% | 16.80% | 10.98% |
Civil transportation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian civil transportation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil transportation engineers have the lowest average salary at $74,782.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,665 |
| White | $79,309 |
| Black or African American | $74,782 |
| Asian | $80,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,535 |
Average civil transportation engineer age
See how the average age of civil transportation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Civil transportation 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 |
Civil transportation engineer age breakdown
The average age of civil transportation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the civil transportation engineer population.
Civil transportation engineer age breakdown
| Civil Transportation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Civil transportation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for civil transportation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of civil transportation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Civil transportation engineers by degree level
| Civil transportation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Civil transportation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil transportation engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,395 annually. With a Doctorate degree, civil transportation engineers earn a median annual income of $90,784 compared to $82,980 for civil transportation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,395 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,980 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,784 |
Civil transportation engineer employment statistics
Most civil transportation engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil transportation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil transportation engineers work.
Civil transportation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Civil transportation engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the civil transportation engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil transportation engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Civil transportation engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 27% |
Civil transportation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil transportation engineers are professional, government and construction.
Civil transportation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 35% |
| Government | 24% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Civil transportation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Civil transportation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil transportation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil transportation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil transportation 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 civil transportation engineer tenure
The average civil transportation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 civil transportation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil transportation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Civil transportation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Development Engineer | 3.67% | 88,396 |
| Civil Transportation Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Associate Radio Frequency Engineer | 6.39% | 8,715 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Similar civil transportation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Development Engineer | 3.67% | 88,396 |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Associate Radio Frequency Engineer | 6.39% | 8,715 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil transportation engineers
The most common foreign language among civil transportation engineers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 18.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Arabic, 18.2%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Aramaic, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
Civil transportation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Arabic | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Aramaic | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |
