Detail engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Detail engineer gender statistics
12.8% of detail engineers are women and 87.2% of detail engineers are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Detail engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Detail engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,594
Female income
$82,298
Detail engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detail engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of detail engineers are female.
Detail engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
| 2011 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2012 | 90.26% | 9.74% |
| 2013 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2014 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2015 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2016 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2017 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2018 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2020 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 2021 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
Detail engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared detail 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% |
| Detail Engineer | 87% | 13% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Detail engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detail engineers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all detail engineers. Comparatively, 10.2% of detail engineers are Asian and 9.6% of detail engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Detail engineer race
| Detail engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Detail engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how detail engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detail engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.13% | 3.56% | 8.11% | 7.30% |
| 2011 | 79.20% | 3.56% | 7.89% | 7.60% |
| 2012 | 79.63% | 3.79% | 7.05% | 7.93% |
| 2013 | 79.20% | 3.04% | 8.54% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 77.23% | 3.14% | 9.66% | 8.34% |
| 2015 | 77.71% | 3.38% | 8.27% | 8.94% |
| 2016 | 75.73% | 3.58% | 9.36% | 9.53% |
| 2017 | 76.45% | 2.86% | 9.08% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 77.23% | 3.17% | 8.72% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 75.69% | 3.42% | 9.22% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 72.18% | 3.13% | 10.72% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 71.93% | 3.47% | 10.22% | 9.65% |
Detail engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino detail engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american detail engineers have the lowest average salary at $69,253.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,816 |
| White | $79,834 |
| Black or African American | $69,253 |
| Asian | $78,535 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,252 |
Average detail engineer age
See how the average age of detail engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detail 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 |
Detail engineer age breakdown
The average age of detail engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the detail engineer population.
Detail engineer age breakdown
| Detail Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Detail engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for detail engineers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of detail engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 29%
- Diploma, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Detail engineers by degree level
| Detail engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Detail engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detail engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,969 annually. With a Master's degree, detail engineers earn a median annual income of $105,724 compared to $80,719 for detail engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,724 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,719 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,969 |
Detail engineer employment statistics
Most detail engineers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where detail engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detail engineers work.
Detail engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Detail engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the detail engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detail engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Detail engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Detail engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for detail engineers are telecommunication, manufacturing and technology.
Detail engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Detail engineer turnover and employment statistics
Detail engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detail engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detail engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detail 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 detail engineer tenure
The average detail engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 479 detail engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Detail engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Detail engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detail 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Engineer | 3.67% | 4,510 |
| Detail Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Asic Design Engineer | 6.39% | 71,370 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Similar detail engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Engineer | 3.67% | 4,510 |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Asic Design Engineer | 6.39% | 71,370 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by detail engineers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Detail engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
