Engine assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine assembler gender statistics
18.4% of engine assemblers are women and 81.6% of engine assemblers are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Engine assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Engine assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,947
Female income
$35,695
Engine assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine assembler positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of engine assemblers are female.
Engine assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2011 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2013 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2014 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2015 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2016 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2017 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2020 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2021 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
Engine assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared engine assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Engine Assembler | 82% | 18% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Engine assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine assemblers is White, which makes up 76.6% of all engine assemblers. Comparatively, 10.6% of engine assemblers are Black or African American and 7.9% of engine assemblers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.6%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Engine assembler race
| Engine assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Engine assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how engine assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.12% | 13.29% | 2.62% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 71.03% | 11.95% | 1.84% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 75.79% | 9.35% | 2.59% | 10.87% |
| 2013 | 77.01% | 10.50% | 1.78% | 8.96% |
| 2014 | 72.96% | 11.54% | 1.12% | 13.29% |
| 2015 | 69.62% | 15.64% | 4.71% | 8.59% |
| 2016 | 69.68% | 12.32% | 0.71% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 68.02% | 17.72% | 1.60% | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 71.83% | 11.02% | 2.97% | 12.10% |
| 2019 | 82.83% | 7.60% | 0.82% | 7.21% |
| 2020 | 77.27% | 4.61% | 2.49% | 12.35% |
| 2021 | 76.57% | 10.62% | 1.81% | 7.88% |
Engine assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, white engine assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino engine assemblers have the lowest average salary at $37,968.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,952 |
| White | $41,115 |
| Black or African American | $38,903 |
| Asian | $40,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,968 |
Engine assembler age breakdown
The average age of engine assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the engine assembler population.
Engine assembler age breakdown
| Engine Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Engine assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for engine assemblers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of engine assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Engine assemblers by degree level
| Engine assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Engine assembler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engine assemblers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,741 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, engine assemblers earn a median annual income of $39,181 compared to $38,436 for engine assemblers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,741 |
Engine assembler employment statistics
Most engine assemblers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where engine assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine assemblers work.
Engine assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Engine assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the engine assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engine assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engine assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 69% |
Engine assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine assemblers are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Engine assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Automotive | 17% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Engine assembler turnover and employment statistics
Engine assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.51% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 9.40% |
| 2014 | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 5.61% |
| 2018 | 3.77% |
| 2019 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average engine assembler tenure
The average engine assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 899 engine assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Engine assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 4.61% | 16,977 |
| Wing Coverer | 4.87% | 537 |
| Pre Assembly Wirer | 6.00% | 7,621 |
| Engine Assembler | 6.47% | - |
Similar engine assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 4.61% | 16,977 |
| Wing Coverer | 4.87% | 537 |
| Pre Assembly Wirer | 6.00% | 7,621 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine assemblers
The most common foreign language among engine assemblers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 23.7%
Engine assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.7% |
