Electrical/mechanical designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical/mechanical designer gender statistics
14.5% of electrical/mechanical designers are women and 85.5% of electrical/mechanical designers are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Electrical/mechanical designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Electrical/mechanical designer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,641
Female income
$57,930
Electrical/mechanical designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical/mechanical designer positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of electrical/mechanical designers are female.
Electrical/mechanical designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2013 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2014 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2016 | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| 2017 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2019 | 85.70% | 14.30% |
| 2020 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2021 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
Electrical/mechanical designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical/mechanical designers 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% |
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Electrical/mechanical designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical/mechanical designers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all electrical/mechanical designers. Comparatively, 17.3% of electrical/mechanical designers are Asian and 10.2% of electrical/mechanical designers 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%
Electrical/mechanical designer race
| Electrical/mechanical designer 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% |
Electrical/mechanical designer race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical/mechanical designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical/mechanical designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.34% | 3.99% | 12.86% | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 74.39% | 4.14% | 12.01% | 7.39% |
| 2012 | 72.71% | 4.04% | 12.93% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 71.84% | 4.19% | 13.65% | 8.06% |
| 2014 | 71.37% | 4.05% | 14.20% | 8.03% |
| 2015 | 71.22% | 4.33% | 13.73% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 70.56% | 4.57% | 14.20% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 68.80% | 4.70% | 14.86% | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 69.04% | 4.10% | 14.66% | 9.75% |
| 2019 | 68.67% | 4.24% | 15.63% | 9.00% |
| 2020 | 65.44% | 4.31% | 16.16% | 9.85% |
| 2021 | 63.44% | 4.11% | 17.25% | 10.23% |
Electrical/mechanical designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electrical/mechanical designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electrical/mechanical designers have the lowest average salary at $58,106.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,921 |
| White | $59,710 |
| Black or African American | $58,423 |
| Asian | $62,130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,106 |
Average electrical/mechanical designer age
See how the average age of electrical/mechanical designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical/mechanical designer 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 |
Electrical/mechanical designer age breakdown
The average age of electrical/mechanical designers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the electrical/mechanical designer population.
Electrical/mechanical designer age breakdown
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Electrical/mechanical designer educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical/mechanical designers is associate degree, with 56% of electrical/mechanical designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 56%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Electrical/mechanical designers by degree level
| Electrical/mechanical designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Electrical/mechanical designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical/mechanical designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,965 annually. With a Master's degree, electrical/mechanical designers earn a median annual income of $68,214 compared to $61,114 for electrical/mechanical designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,114 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,965 |
Electrical/mechanical designer employment statistics
Most electrical/mechanical designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electrical/mechanical designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical/mechanical designers work.
Electrical/mechanical designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Electrical/mechanical designer jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical/mechanical designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical/mechanical designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical/mechanical designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 1% |
Electrical/mechanical designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical/mechanical designers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Electrical/mechanical designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electrical/mechanical designer turnover and employment statistics
Electrical/mechanical designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical/mechanical designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical/mechanical designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical/mechanical designer 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 electrical/mechanical designer tenure
The average electrical/mechanical designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 431 electrical/mechanical designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical/mechanical designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Electrical/mechanical designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical/mechanical designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 118,696 |
| Electrical/Mechanical Designer | 5.25% | - |
| Rural Electrification Engineer | 6.39% | 27,875 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Environmental Designer | 12.89% | 60,317 |
Similar electrical/mechanical designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 118,696 |
| Rural Electrification Engineer | 6.39% | 27,875 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Environmental Designer | 12.89% | 60,317 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical/mechanical designers
The most common foreign language among electrical/mechanical designers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Comanche at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Comanche, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Electrical/mechanical designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Comanche | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
