Corrosion engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Corrosion engineer gender statistics
12.3% of corrosion engineers are women and 87.7% of corrosion engineers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Corrosion engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Corrosion engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,317
Female income
$96,734
Corrosion engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corrosion engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of corrosion engineers are female.
Corrosion engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2011 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2012 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2013 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2014 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2015 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2016 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2017 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2018 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 87.08% | 12.92% |
| 2020 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2021 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
Corrosion engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared corrosion 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% |
| Corrosion Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Corrosion engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corrosion engineers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all corrosion engineers. Comparatively, 19.1% of corrosion engineers are Asian and 8.0% of corrosion engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.1%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Black or African American, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corrosion engineer race
| Corrosion engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corrosion engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how corrosion engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corrosion engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.92% | 2.45% | 21.97% | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 73.87% | 5.17% | 15.36% | 4.22% |
| 2012 | 75.77% | 3.27% | 14.63% | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 70.61% | 4.05% | 17.76% | 5.45% |
| 2014 | 74.73% | 4.26% | 14.79% | 4.62% |
| 2015 | 71.15% | 3.23% | 18.41% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 3.69% | 20.30% | 7.02% |
| 2017 | 69.18% | 2.85% | 20.03% | 6.29% |
| 2018 | 68.97% | 3.38% | 20.26% | 5.59% |
| 2019 | 71.31% | 3.28% | 16.60% | 6.14% |
| 2020 | 65.84% | 3.51% | 18.59% | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 67.09% | 2.00% | 19.13% | 7.97% |
Corrosion engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corrosion engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown corrosion engineers have the lowest average salary at $100,204.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,204 |
| White | $100,566 |
| Black or African American | $103,419 |
| Asian | $107,731 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,854 |
Average corrosion engineer age
See how the average age of corrosion engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corrosion engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 42 | 37.5 |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Corrosion engineer age breakdown
The average age of corrosion engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the corrosion engineer population.
Corrosion engineer age breakdown
| Corrosion Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Corrosion engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for corrosion engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of corrosion engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Corrosion engineers by degree level
| Corrosion engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Corrosion engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,569 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,111 |
Corrosion engineer employment statistics
Most corrosion engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where corrosion engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corrosion engineers work.
Corrosion engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Corrosion engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the corrosion engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corrosion engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corrosion engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 4% |
Corrosion engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for corrosion engineers are energy, manufacturing and technology.
Corrosion engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Corrosion engineer turnover and employment statistics
Corrosion engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corrosion engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corrosion engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corrosion engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 2.21% |
| 2018 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 4.07% |
Average corrosion engineer tenure
The average corrosion engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 corrosion engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Corrosion engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Corrosion engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corrosion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 44,471 |
| PV Design Engineer | 5.25% | 39,384 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 10,576 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | - |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Similar corrosion engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 44,471 |
| PV Design Engineer | 5.25% | 39,384 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 10,576 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Foreign languages spoken by corrosion engineers
The most common foreign language among corrosion engineers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Igbo is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Igbo, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Corrosion engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Igbo | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
