Component design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Component design engineer gender statistics
15.7% of component design engineers are women and 84.3% of component design engineers are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Component design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Component design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,064
Female income
$97,348
Component design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in component design engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of component design engineers are female.
Component design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2012 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2013 | 83.62% | 16.38% |
| 2014 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2016 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2017 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2019 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 84.32% | 15.68% |
Component design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared component design 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% |
| Component Design Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Component design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among component design engineers is White, which makes up 57.0% of all component design engineers. Comparatively, 25.1% of component design engineers are Asian and 9.0% of component design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 57.0%
- Asian, 25.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Component design engineer race
| Component design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Asian | 25.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Component design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how component design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Component design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.05% | 4.54% | 26.16% | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 60.13% | 4.15% | 27.26% | 7.10% |
| 2012 | 60.67% | 4.71% | 26.08% | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 62.04% | 3.99% | 26.24% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 61.00% | 3.87% | 25.80% | 7.53% |
| 2015 | 61.16% | 4.04% | 25.51% | 7.35% |
| 2016 | 60.77% | 3.95% | 26.17% | 7.03% |
| 2017 | 60.68% | 4.02% | 25.65% | 7.20% |
| 2018 | 59.91% | 4.38% | 26.18% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 61.07% | 3.59% | 26.09% | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 58.05% | 3.26% | 26.10% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 56.96% | 4.14% | 25.14% | 9.01% |
Component design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian component design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino component design engineers have the lowest average salary at $99,719.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,873 |
| White | $102,387 |
| Black or African American | $100,201 |
| Asian | $107,324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,719 |
Average component design engineer age
See how the average age of component design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Component design engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Component design engineer age breakdown
The average age of component design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the component design engineer population.
Component design engineer age breakdown
| Component Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Component design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for component design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of component design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Component design engineers by degree level
| Component design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Component design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, component design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,228 annually. With a Master's degree, component design engineers earn a median annual income of $112,662 compared to $100,405 for component design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,662 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,405 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,228 |
Component design engineer employment statistics
Most component design engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where component design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where component design engineers work.
Component design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Component design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the component design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most component design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Component design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 64% |
Component design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for component design engineers are technology, manufacturing and automotive.
Component design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Component design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Component design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for component design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Component design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Component design engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average component design engineer tenure
The average component design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 403 component design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Component design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Component design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of component design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Packaging Engineer | 3.67% | 47,700 |
| Green Building Engineer | 5.25% | 6,618 |
| Component Design Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Similar component design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Packaging Engineer | 3.67% | 47,700 |
| Green Building Engineer | 5.25% | 6,618 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by component design engineers
The most common foreign language among component design engineers is Spanish at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 42.9%
Component design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 42.9% |
