Diesel engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Diesel engineer gender statistics
10.3% of diesel engineers are women and 89.7% of diesel engineers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Diesel engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Diesel engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,150
Female income
$100,308
Diesel engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diesel engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of diesel engineers are female.
Diesel engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2013 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2015 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2017 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2019 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2021 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
Diesel engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared diesel 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% |
| Diesel Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Diesel engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diesel engineers is White, which makes up 71.1% of all diesel engineers. Comparatively, 11.6% of diesel engineers are Asian and 9.2% of diesel engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.1%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Diesel engineer race
| Diesel engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Diesel engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how diesel engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diesel engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.36% | 3.46% | 9.46% | 6.84% |
| 2011 | 78.42% | 3.46% | 9.24% | 7.15% |
| 2012 | 78.86% | 3.69% | 8.40% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 78.42% | 2.94% | 9.90% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 76.45% | 3.04% | 11.01% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 76.93% | 3.28% | 9.62% | 8.49% |
| 2016 | 74.95% | 3.48% | 10.71% | 9.08% |
| 2017 | 75.67% | 2.76% | 10.44% | 9.00% |
| 2018 | 76.46% | 3.07% | 10.07% | 8.23% |
| 2019 | 74.91% | 3.32% | 10.58% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | 71.40% | 3.03% | 12.08% | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 71.15% | 3.37% | 11.58% | 9.20% |
Diesel engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino diesel engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diesel engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,325.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,301 |
| White | $98,664 |
| Black or African American | $91,325 |
| Asian | $97,789 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,939 |
Average diesel engineer age
See how the average age of diesel engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diesel 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 |
Diesel engineer age breakdown
The average age of diesel engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the diesel engineer population.
Diesel engineer age breakdown
| Diesel Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Diesel engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for diesel engineers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of diesel engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Diesel engineers by degree level
| Diesel engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Diesel engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diesel engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $126,429 annually. With a Master's degree, diesel engineers earn a median annual income of $114,942 compared to $99,257 for diesel engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,257 |
| Doctorate Degree | $126,429 |
Diesel engineer employment statistics
Most diesel engineers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where diesel engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diesel engineers work.
Diesel engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Diesel engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the diesel engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diesel engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Diesel engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Diesel engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for diesel engineers are automotive, manufacturing and technology.
Diesel engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Diesel engineer turnover and employment statistics
Diesel engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diesel engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diesel engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diesel 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 diesel engineer tenure
The average diesel engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 diesel engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Diesel engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Diesel engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diesel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Planner | 3.67% | 74,212 |
| Diesel Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Industrial Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 13,609 |
| Electrical Engineer Internship | 6.39% | 80,744 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Similar diesel engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Planner | 3.67% | 74,212 |
| Industrial Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 13,609 |
| Electrical Engineer Internship | 6.39% | 80,744 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by diesel engineers
The most common foreign language among diesel engineers is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Romanian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Diesel engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Romanian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
