Engine boss demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine boss gender statistics
12.2% of engine bosses are women and 87.8% of engine bosses are men.
- Male, 87.8%
- Female, 12.2%
Engine boss gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.8% |
| Female | 12.2% |
Engine boss gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,514
Female income
$47,800
Engine boss gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine boss positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of engine bosses are female.
Engine boss gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.93% | 16.07% |
| 2011 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2012 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2014 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2015 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2016 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2018 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2019 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2020 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
Engine boss related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Engine boss demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine bosses is White, which makes up 78.6% of all engine bosses. Comparatively, 9.1% of engine bosses are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of engine bosses are Unknown.
- White, 78.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Engine boss race
| Engine boss race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Engine boss race and ethnicity over time
See how engine boss racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine boss race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.94% | 5.60% | 0.90% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 82.78% | 4.72% | 0.59% | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 84.57% | 4.62% | 1.37% | 5.98% |
| 2013 | 83.62% | 3.63% | 1.34% | 7.85% |
| 2014 | 82.47% | 4.96% | 1.75% | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 83.40% | 3.12% | 0.75% | 9.23% |
| 2016 | 81.38% | 4.72% | 1.41% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 83.29% | 3.63% | 1.19% | 7.86% |
| 2018 | 84.25% | 3.10% | 1.20% | 7.80% |
| 2019 | 84.76% | 2.73% | 0.86% | 7.34% |
| 2020 | 82.92% | 2.15% | 0.88% | 6.91% |
| 2021 | 78.56% | 2.84% | 2.35% | 9.12% |
Engine boss wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino engine bosses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White engine bosses have the lowest average salary at $46,027.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,623 |
| White | $46,027 |
| Black or African American | $49,418 |
| Asian | $48,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,777 |
Average engine boss age
See how the average age of engine bosses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engine boss age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Engine boss age breakdown
The average age of engine bosses is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the engine boss population.
Engine boss age breakdown
| Engine Boss Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Engine boss educational attainment
The most common degree for engine bosses is associate degree, with 30% of engine bosses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Engine bosses by degree level
| Engine boss degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Engine boss wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engine bosses with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,765 annually. With a Associate degree, engine bosses earn a median annual income of $49,168 compared to $42,146 for engine bosses with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,146 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,765 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,168 |
Engine boss employment statistics
Most engine bosses work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where engine bosses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine bosses work.
Engine boss jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Engine boss jobs by company type
Employees with the engine boss job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engine bosses prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Engine boss jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 28% |
Engine boss jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine bosses are government, manufacturing and finance.
Engine boss industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Engine boss turnover and employment statistics
Engine boss unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine bosses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine boss unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine boss unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average engine boss tenure
The average engine boss stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 engine bosses resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine boss tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Engine boss LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine bosses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Boss | 6.87% | - |
| Plant Protection Supervisor | 6.90% | 19,276 |
| Hostage Negotiator | 10.94% | 451 |
| Correctional Supervisor | 18.30% | 2,092 |
Similar engine boss jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Protection Supervisor | 6.90% | 19,276 |
| Hostage Negotiator | 10.94% | 451 |
| Correctional Supervisor | 18.30% | 2,092 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine bosses
- Spanish, 100.0%
Engine boss languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |