Design release engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Design release engineer gender statistics
12.2% of design release engineers are women and 87.8% of design release engineers are men.
- Male, 87.8%
- Female, 12.2%
Design release engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.8% |
| Female | 12.2% |
Design release engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,210
Female income
$98,744
Design release engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design release engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of design release engineers are female.
Design release engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2011 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2012 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2013 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2014 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2015 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2016 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2018 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2019 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2020 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2021 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
Design release engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared design release 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 Release Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Design release engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design release engineers is White, which makes up 68.0% of all design release engineers. Comparatively, 15.4% of design release engineers are Asian and 8.7% of design release engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 15.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Design release engineer race
| Design release engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Design release engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how design release engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design release engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.19% | 3.34% | 13.29% | 6.33% |
| 2011 | 75.26% | 3.35% | 13.07% | 6.63% |
| 2012 | 75.69% | 3.57% | 12.23% | 6.95% |
| 2013 | 75.26% | 2.82% | 13.72% | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 73.29% | 2.92% | 14.84% | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 73.77% | 3.17% | 13.45% | 7.97% |
| 2016 | 71.79% | 3.37% | 14.54% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 72.51% | 2.65% | 14.26% | 8.48% |
| 2018 | 73.30% | 2.96% | 13.90% | 7.72% |
| 2019 | 71.75% | 3.20% | 14.41% | 8.00% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 2.91% | 15.91% | 9.35% |
| 2021 | 67.99% | 3.26% | 15.41% | 8.68% |
Design release engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino design release engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american design release engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,331 |
| White | $97,427 |
| Black or African American | $91,497 |
| Asian | $96,724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,248 |
Average design release engineer age
See how the average age of design release engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design release 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 release engineer age breakdown
The average age of design release engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the design release engineer population.
Design release engineer age breakdown
| Design Release Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Design release engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for design release engineers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of design release engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Design release engineers by degree level
| Design release engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Design release engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, design release engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $119,167 annually. With a Master's degree, design release engineers earn a median annual income of $110,294 compared to $97,902 for design release engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,902 |
| Doctorate Degree | $119,167 |
Design release engineer employment statistics
Most design release engineers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where design release engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design release engineers work.
Design release engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Design release engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the design release engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design release engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Design release engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Design release engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for design release engineers are automotive, professional and manufacturing.
Design release engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 24% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Design release engineer turnover and employment statistics
Design release engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design release engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design release engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design release 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 release engineer tenure
The average design release engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 940 design release engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Design release engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Design release engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design release 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,545 |
| Design Release Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Distributed Generation Project Manager | 5.25% | 58,412 |
| Digital Design Engineer | 6.39% | 87,167 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar design release engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,545 |
| Distributed Generation Project Manager | 5.25% | 58,412 |
| Digital Design Engineer | 6.39% | 87,167 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by design release engineers
The most common foreign language among design release engineers is Spanish at 29.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.8% and German is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 29.7%
- Chinese, 10.8%
- German, 8.1%
- French, 8.1%
- Mandarin, 8.1%
- Other, 35.2%
Design release engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.7% |
| Chinese | 10.8% |
| German | 8.1% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Mandarin | 8.1% |
| Other | 35.2% |
