Controls design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Controls design engineer gender statistics
10.4% of controls design engineers are women and 89.6% of controls design engineers are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Controls design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Controls design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,233
Female income
$86,217
Controls design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in controls design engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of controls design engineers are female.
Controls design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2011 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2015 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2020 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
Controls design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared controls 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% |
| Controls Design Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Controls design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among controls design engineers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all controls design engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of controls design engineers are Asian and 11.4% of controls design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Controls design engineer race
| Controls design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Controls design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how controls design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Controls design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.57% | 5.28% | 15.38% | 9.50% |
| 2011 | 67.65% | 4.88% | 16.48% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 5.45% | 15.30% | 8.80% |
| 2013 | 69.56% | 4.73% | 15.46% | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 68.52% | 4.60% | 15.02% | 9.90% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 4.78% | 14.73% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 68.29% | 4.69% | 15.39% | 9.40% |
| 2017 | 68.20% | 4.76% | 14.87% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 67.43% | 5.12% | 15.40% | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 68.59% | 4.33% | 15.31% | 9.69% |
| 2020 | 65.57% | 4.00% | 15.32% | 10.58% |
| 2021 | 64.48% | 4.88% | 14.36% | 11.38% |
Controls design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian controls design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino controls design engineers have the lowest average salary at $88,243.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,235 |
| White | $90,518 |
| Black or African American | $88,651 |
| Asian | $94,665 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,243 |
Average controls design engineer age
See how the average age of controls design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Controls 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 |
Controls design engineer age breakdown
The average age of controls design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the controls design engineer population.
Controls design engineer age breakdown
| Controls Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Controls design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for controls design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of controls design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Controls design engineers by degree level
| Controls design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Controls design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, controls design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,988 annually. With a Master's degree, controls design engineers earn a median annual income of $99,146 compared to $88,784 for controls design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,146 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,784 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,988 |
Controls design engineer employment statistics
Most controls design engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where controls design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where controls design engineers work.
Controls design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Controls design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the controls design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most controls design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Controls design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 1% |
Controls design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for controls design engineers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Controls design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Controls design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Controls design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for controls design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Controls design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Controls 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 controls design engineer tenure
The average controls design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 503 controls design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Controls design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Controls design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of controls 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Process Engineer | 3.67% | 59,144 |
| Distributed Generation Project Manager | 5.25% | 58,412 |
| Controls Design Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar controls design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Process Engineer | 3.67% | 59,144 |
| Distributed Generation Project Manager | 5.25% | 58,412 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by controls design engineers
The most common foreign language among controls design engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 9.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Japanese, 9.5%
- Italian, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Greek, 4.8%
- Other, 38.1%
Controls design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 9.5% |
| Italian | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Greek | 4.8% |
| Other | 38.1% |
