Engineering and design consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering and design consultant gender statistics
8.5% of engineering and design consultants are women and 91.5% of engineering and design consultants are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Engineering and design consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Engineering and design consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,377
Female income
$84,424
Engineering and design consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering and design consultant positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of engineering and design consultants are female.
Engineering and design consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2015 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2017 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2018 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2021 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
Engineering and design consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering and design consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Engineering And Design Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Engineering and design consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering and design consultants is White, which makes up 68.8% of all engineering and design consultants. Comparatively, 14.6% of engineering and design consultants are Asian and 8.7% of engineering and design consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.8%
- Asian, 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Engineering and design consultant race
| Engineering and design consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Engineering and design consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering and design consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering and design consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.46% | 2.57% | 10.76% | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 79.47% | 2.56% | 10.33% | 6.15% |
| 2012 | 78.20% | 3.35% | 10.59% | 6.02% |
| 2013 | 75.09% | 2.98% | 13.04% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 76.28% | 2.67% | 12.76% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 75.04% | 3.12% | 12.76% | 6.84% |
| 2016 | 74.59% | 2.43% | 13.81% | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 75.03% | 3.32% | 12.30% | 7.01% |
| 2018 | 74.58% | 2.41% | 13.49% | 7.24% |
| 2019 | 74.75% | 2.46% | 12.99% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 72.06% | 2.54% | 14.99% | 6.71% |
| 2021 | 68.83% | 3.06% | 14.57% | 8.72% |
Engineering and design consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineering and design consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino engineering and design consultants have the lowest average salary at $84,873.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,280 |
| White | $87,008 |
| Black or African American | $84,923 |
| Asian | $96,292 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,873 |
Average engineering and design consultant age
See how the average age of engineering and design consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering and design consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Engineering and design consultant age breakdown
The average age of engineering and design consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the engineering and design consultant population.
Engineering and design consultant age breakdown
| Engineering And Design Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Engineering and design consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering and design consultants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of engineering and design consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Engineering and design consultants by degree level
| Engineering and design consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Engineering and design consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering and design consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,783 annually. With a Master's degree, engineering and design consultants earn a median annual income of $103,294 compared to $95,402 for engineering and design consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,402 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,783 |
Engineering and design consultant employment statistics
Most engineering and design consultants work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engineering and design consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering and design consultants work.
Engineering and design consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Engineering and design consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering and design consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering and design consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineering and design consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Engineering and design consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering and design consultants are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Engineering and design consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Engineering and design consultant turnover and employment statistics
Engineering and design consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering and design consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering and design consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering and design consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average engineering and design consultant tenure
The average engineering and design consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 615 engineering and design consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering and design consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Engineering and design consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering and design consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Engineering And Design Consultant | 8.93% | - |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Cemetery Manager | 11.54% | 9,959 |
| Outpatient Services Director | 11.66% | 73,606 |
| Scout Executive | 14.16% | 65,438 |
Similar engineering and design consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Cemetery Manager | 11.54% | 9,959 |
| Outpatient Services Director | 11.66% | 73,606 |
| Scout Executive | 14.16% | 65,438 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering and design consultants
The most common foreign language among engineering and design consultants is Spanish at 26.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.4% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 26.1%
- French, 17.4%
- Turkish, 8.7%
- Greek, 8.7%
- Carrier, 8.7%
- Other, 30.4%
Engineering and design consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.1% |
| French | 17.4% |
| Turkish | 8.7% |
| Greek | 8.7% |
| Carrier | 8.7% |
| Other | 30.4% |
