Design maintenance engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Design maintenance engineer gender statistics
17.0% of design maintenance engineers are women and 83.0% of design maintenance engineers are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 17.0%
Design maintenance engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 17.0% |
Design maintenance engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,086
Female income
$75,758
Design maintenance engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design maintenance engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.0% of design maintenance engineers are female.
Design maintenance engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2012 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2014 | 86.15% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2016 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2017 | 84.10% | 15.90% |
| 2018 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2019 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
Design maintenance engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared design maintenance 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% |
| Design Maintenance Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Design maintenance engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design maintenance engineers is White, which makes up 68.1% of all design maintenance engineers. Comparatively, 16.0% of design maintenance engineers are Asian and 8.2% of design maintenance engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.1%
- Asian, 16.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Design maintenance engineer race
| Design maintenance engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Asian | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Design maintenance engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how design maintenance engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design maintenance engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.26% | 3.23% | 13.86% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 75.33% | 3.24% | 13.64% | 6.13% |
| 2012 | 75.76% | 3.46% | 12.80% | 6.46% |
| 2013 | 75.33% | 2.71% | 14.29% | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 73.36% | 2.81% | 15.41% | 6.88% |
| 2015 | 73.84% | 3.06% | 14.02% | 7.47% |
| 2016 | 71.86% | 3.26% | 15.11% | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 72.58% | 2.54% | 14.83% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 73.36% | 2.85% | 14.47% | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 71.82% | 3.09% | 14.98% | 7.50% |
| 2020 | 68.31% | 2.80% | 16.48% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 68.05% | 3.15% | 15.98% | 8.18% |
Design maintenance engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino design maintenance engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american design maintenance engineers have the lowest average salary at $68,188.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,213 |
| White | $74,366 |
| Black or African American | $68,188 |
| Asian | $73,626 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,293 |
Average design maintenance engineer age
See how the average age of design maintenance engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design maintenance engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Design maintenance engineer age breakdown
The average age of design maintenance engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the design maintenance engineer population.
Design maintenance engineer age breakdown
| Design Maintenance Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Design maintenance engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for design maintenance engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of design maintenance engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Design maintenance engineers by degree level
| Design maintenance engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Design maintenance engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, design maintenance engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,222 annually. With a Master's degree, design maintenance engineers earn a median annual income of $88,265 compared to $74,868 for design maintenance engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,265 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,868 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,222 |
Design maintenance engineer employment statistics
Company size where design maintenance engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design maintenance engineers work.
Design maintenance engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Design maintenance engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for design maintenance engineers are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Design maintenance engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Design maintenance engineer turnover and employment statistics
Design maintenance engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design maintenance engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design maintenance engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design maintenance engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average design maintenance engineer tenure
The average design maintenance engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 design maintenance engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Design maintenance engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Design maintenance engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design maintenance 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 Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 24,074 |
| Design Maintenance Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Project Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | 20,690 |
| Electronics Test Engineer | 6.39% | 70,182 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Similar design maintenance engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 24,074 |
| Project Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | 20,690 |
| Electronics Test Engineer | 6.39% | 70,182 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by design maintenance engineers
The most common foreign language among design maintenance engineers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
Design maintenance engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |