Controls designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Controls designer gender statistics
13.5% of controls designers are women and 86.5% of controls designers are men.
- Male, 86.5%
- Female, 13.5%
Controls designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.5% |
| Female | 13.5% |
Controls designer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,308
Female income
$87,171
Controls designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in controls designer positions over time. Currently, 13.5% of controls designers are female.
Controls designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2011 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2012 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2013 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2017 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2018 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2019 | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 2020 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2021 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
Controls designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared controls designers 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 Designer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Controls designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among controls designers is White, which makes up 61.7% of all controls designers. Comparatively, 17.7% of controls designers are Asian and 11.0% of controls designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.7%
- Asian, 17.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Controls designer race
| Controls designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Asian | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Controls designer race and ethnicity over time
See how controls designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Controls designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.75% | 5.17% | 18.68% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 64.82% | 4.77% | 19.78% | 9.12% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 5.34% | 18.60% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 66.74% | 4.62% | 18.77% | 7.96% |
| 2014 | 65.70% | 4.49% | 18.32% | 9.55% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 4.67% | 18.03% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 65.47% | 4.58% | 18.69% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 65.38% | 4.65% | 18.17% | 9.22% |
| 2018 | 64.61% | 5.01% | 18.70% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 65.77% | 4.22% | 18.62% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 62.75% | 3.89% | 18.62% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 61.66% | 4.77% | 17.66% | 11.03% |
Controls designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian controls designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino controls designers have the lowest average salary at $89,258.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,279 |
| White | $91,601 |
| Black or African American | $89,678 |
| Asian | $95,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,258 |
Average controls designer age
See how the average age of controls designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Controls designer 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 designer age breakdown
The average age of controls designers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the controls designer population.
Controls designer age breakdown
| Controls Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Controls designer educational attainment
The most common degree for controls designers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of controls designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Controls designers by degree level
| Controls designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Controls designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, controls designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,671 annually. With a Master's degree, controls designers earn a median annual income of $100,502 compared to $89,815 for controls designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,502 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,815 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,671 |
Controls designer employment statistics
Most controls designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where controls designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where controls designers work.
Controls designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Controls designer jobs by company type
Employees with the controls designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most controls designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Controls designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Controls designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for controls designers are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Controls designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Controls designer turnover and employment statistics
Controls designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for controls designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Controls designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Controls designer 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 designer tenure
The average controls designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,085 controls designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Controls designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Controls designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of controls designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Engineer | 3.67% | 43,447 |
| Field Operations Engineer | 5.25% | 104,785 |
| Controls Designer | 6.39% | - |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Engineering Assistant | 12.89% | 69,756 |
Similar controls designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Engineer | 3.67% | 43,447 |
| Field Operations Engineer | 5.25% | 104,785 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Engineering Assistant | 12.89% | 69,756 |
Foreign languages spoken by controls designers
The most common foreign language among controls designers is Spanish at 48.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 48.0%
- Mandarin, 16.0%
- Chinese, 12.0%
- Cantonese, 8.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Other, 12.0%
Controls designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.0% |
| Chinese | 12.0% |
| Cantonese | 8.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.0% |
