The average employee age for engineers is 41 years. The engineer workforce reached a whopping 234,381 in 2020!
Among engineers, we discovered that 14.9% of them are women, while 78.7% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among engineers is White, which makes up 73.6% of all engineers. Comparatively, there are 13.5% of the Asian ethnicity and 7.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The majority of engineers are located in TX, Houston and NY, New York.
Engineers are more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies. Taking it a step further, engineers are more likely to find a job in the technology industry. Looking at engineer statistics, we found was that California, Washington, Maine, Arizona and Alaska are where engineers find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about engineer demographics? We analyzed 71,868 engineers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Engineer Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as engineers. Keep reading to find out what the results for engineers were.
Engineer Gender Ratio
Among engineers, 14.9% of them are women compared to 78.7% which are men.
- Male, 78.7%
- Female, 14.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
Engineer Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among engineers is White, which makes up 73.6% of all engineers. Comparatively, there are 13.5% of the Asian ethnicity and 7.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 73.6%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- Unknown, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Engineers
The chart below shows that 38.3% of engineers speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 38.3%
- French, 9.1%
- Chinese, 7.0%
- German, 6.2%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Other, 33.9%
Engineer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among engineers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Engineer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the engineer position over time.
Engineer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of engineers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of engineers based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Engineer
By looking over 71,868 engineers resumes, we figured out that the average engineer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 35%.
Engineer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of engineer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of engineers is 40+ years old, which represents 52% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Engineers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, machine tool designer and senior electronics design engineer have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 13% | 83% |
| Engineer | 79% | 15% |
| Senior Field Service Engineer | 93% | 4% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 94% | 2% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 95% | 2% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Engineers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to engineers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Computer Hardware Designer | 3.53% |
| Associate Member-Technical Staff | 4.72% |
| Civil Engineering Designer | 5.29% |
| Engineer | 6.59% |
| President Ergonomic Consulting | 7.24% |
| Farm Equipment Engineer | 7.40% |
| Aerodynamicist | 8.02% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Engineer?
Engineer Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Engineer Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,200 |
| Master's Degree | $93,058 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,440 |
Engineer Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
