District engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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District engineer gender statistics
9.3% of district engineers are women and 90.7% of district engineers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
District engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
District engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,864
Female income
$65,136
District engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of district engineers are female.
District engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2012 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2014 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2015 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2016 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2017 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2019 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2020 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
District engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared district 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% |
| District Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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District engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district engineers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all district engineers. Comparatively, 17.3% of district engineers are Asian and 10.2% of district engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.4%
- Asian, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
District engineer race
| District engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Asian | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
District engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how district engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.35% | 3.99% | 12.86% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 74.40% | 4.14% | 12.01% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 72.72% | 4.03% | 12.93% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 71.85% | 4.19% | 13.65% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 71.38% | 4.05% | 14.20% | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 71.23% | 4.33% | 13.73% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 70.57% | 4.57% | 14.20% | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 68.81% | 4.70% | 14.87% | 9.22% |
| 2018 | 69.05% | 4.10% | 14.66% | 9.74% |
| 2019 | 68.68% | 4.24% | 15.63% | 8.99% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 4.31% | 16.16% | 9.85% |
| 2021 | 63.45% | 4.11% | 17.26% | 10.22% |
District engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino district engineers have the lowest average salary at $65,322.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,149 |
| White | $66,934 |
| Black or African American | $65,635 |
| Asian | $69,357 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,322 |
Average district engineer age
See how the average age of district engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
District engineer age breakdown
The average age of district engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the district engineer population.
District engineer age breakdown
| District Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
District engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for district engineers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of district engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
District engineers by degree level
| District engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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District engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $82,167 annually. With a Master's degree, district engineers earn a median annual income of $75,469 compared to $68,379 for district engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,469 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,379 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,167 |
District engineer employment statistics
Most district engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where district engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district engineers work.
District engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
District engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the district engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
District engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 28% |
District engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for district engineers are government, energy and utilities.
District engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Energy | 23% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
District engineer turnover and employment statistics
District engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | District engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average district engineer tenure
The average district engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 537 district engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
District engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
District engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental, Safety, & Health Engineer | 3.67% | 75,881 |
| District Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Imaging Engineer | 6.39% | 39,729 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Similar district engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental, Safety, & Health Engineer | 3.67% | 75,881 |
| Imaging Engineer | 6.39% | 39,729 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by district engineers
The most common foreign language among district engineers is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- Arabic, 11.8%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Dari, 5.9%
- Urdu, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
District engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| Arabic | 11.8% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Dari | 5.9% |
| Urdu | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
