Commercial engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial engineer gender statistics
20.2% of commercial engineers are women and 79.8% of commercial engineers are men.
- Male, 79.8%
- Female, 20.2%
Commercial engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.8% |
| Female | 20.2% |
Commercial engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,730
Female income
$94,139
Commercial engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial engineer positions over time. Currently, 20.2% of commercial engineers are female.
Commercial engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2011 | 83.50% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 82.74% | 17.26% |
| 2013 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2014 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2015 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2016 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 2017 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
| 2019 | 79.99% | 20.01% |
| 2020 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2021 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
Commercial engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial 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% |
| Commercial Engineer | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Commercial engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial engineers is White, which makes up 63.2% of all commercial engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of commercial engineers are Asian and 10.4% of commercial engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.2%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Commercial engineer race
| Commercial engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Commercial engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.14% | 4.05% | 12.79% | 8.03% |
| 2011 | 74.20% | 4.21% | 11.94% | 7.57% |
| 2012 | 72.51% | 4.10% | 12.86% | 8.26% |
| 2013 | 71.65% | 4.25% | 13.58% | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 71.18% | 4.11% | 14.13% | 8.21% |
| 2015 | 71.03% | 4.39% | 13.66% | 8.54% |
| 2016 | 70.37% | 4.64% | 14.13% | 8.66% |
| 2017 | 68.61% | 4.76% | 14.80% | 9.41% |
| 2018 | 68.84% | 4.17% | 14.59% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 68.47% | 4.30% | 15.56% | 9.18% |
| 2020 | 65.25% | 4.37% | 16.09% | 10.03% |
| 2021 | 63.24% | 4.17% | 17.18% | 10.41% |
Commercial engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commercial engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino commercial engineers have the lowest average salary at $94,478.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,307 |
| White | $97,870 |
| Black or African American | $95,172 |
| Asian | $103,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,478 |
Average commercial engineer age
See how the average age of commercial engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Commercial engineer age breakdown
The average age of commercial engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the commercial engineer population.
Commercial engineer age breakdown
| Commercial Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Commercial engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial engineers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of commercial engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Commercial engineers by degree level
| Commercial engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Commercial engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,982 annually. With a Master's degree, commercial engineers earn a median annual income of $116,069 compared to $100,716 for commercial engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,716 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,982 |
Commercial engineer employment statistics
Most commercial engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where commercial engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial engineers work.
Commercial engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Commercial engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 1% |
Commercial engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial engineers are manufacturing, construction and energy.
Commercial engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Commercial engineer turnover and employment statistics
Commercial engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average commercial engineer tenure
The average commercial engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 190 commercial engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Commercial engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Commercial Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | 90,479 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar commercial engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | 90,479 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial engineers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Commercial engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
