Engineering documentation specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering documentation specialist gender statistics
52.5% of engineering documentation specialists are women and 47.5% of engineering documentation specialists are men.
- Female, 52.5%
- Male, 47.5%
Engineering documentation specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% |
| Male | 47.5% |
Engineering documentation specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,178
Female income
$73,819
Engineering documentation specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering documentation specialist positions over time. Currently, 52.5% of engineering documentation specialists are female.
Engineering documentation specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
| 2011 | 56.54% | 43.46% |
| 2012 | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 2013 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2014 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2015 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2016 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2017 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2018 | 50.51% | 49.49% |
| 2019 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2020 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
| 2021 | 47.52% | 52.48% |
Engineering documentation specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering documentation specialists 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% |
| Engineering Documentation Specialist | 48% | 52% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Engineering documentation specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering documentation specialists is White, which makes up 69.5% of all engineering documentation specialists. Comparatively, 11.8% of engineering documentation specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of engineering documentation specialists are Asian.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Engineering documentation specialist race
| Engineering documentation specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Engineering documentation specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering documentation specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering documentation specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.37% | 4.67% | 9.36% | 7.82% |
| 2011 | 77.80% | 4.81% | 6.82% | 9.11% |
| 2012 | 77.53% | 3.93% | 8.12% | 8.64% |
| 2013 | 76.60% | 4.90% | 7.93% | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 75.19% | 4.97% | 8.83% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 75.02% | 5.48% | 8.28% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 74.11% | 4.66% | 8.96% | 9.74% |
| 2017 | 73.39% | 4.16% | 9.62% | 10.76% |
| 2018 | 73.37% | 4.24% | 10.34% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 4.41% | 11.65% | 10.62% |
| 2020 | 71.32% | 4.90% | 9.57% | 10.59% |
| 2021 | 69.51% | 4.82% | 9.70% | 11.84% |
Engineering documentation specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineering documentation specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engineering documentation specialists have the lowest average salary at $74,153.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,136 |
| White | $74,426 |
| Black or African American | $74,153 |
| Asian | $80,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,193 |
Average engineering documentation specialist age
See how the average age of engineering documentation specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering documentation specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Engineering documentation specialist age breakdown
The average age of engineering documentation specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the engineering documentation specialist population.
Engineering documentation specialist age breakdown
| Engineering Documentation Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Engineering documentation specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering documentation specialists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of engineering documentation specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Engineering documentation specialists by degree level
| Engineering documentation specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Engineering documentation specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering documentation specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,247 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, engineering documentation specialists earn a median annual income of $77,127 compared to $63,044 for engineering documentation specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,127 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,044 |
Engineering documentation specialist employment statistics
Most engineering documentation specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where engineering documentation specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering documentation specialists work.
Engineering documentation specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Engineering documentation specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering documentation specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering documentation specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineering documentation specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 52% |
Engineering documentation specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering documentation specialists are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Engineering documentation specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Engineering documentation specialist turnover and employment statistics
Engineering documentation specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering documentation specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering documentation specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering documentation specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average engineering documentation specialist tenure
The average engineering documentation specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 221 engineering documentation specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering documentation specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Engineering documentation specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering documentation specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Documentation Specialist | 3.67% | - |
| Mine Production Engineer | 5.25% | 52,742 |
| Senior PCB Designer | 6.39% | 44,248 |
| Flight Analyst | 7.54% | 12,246 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Remediation Engineer | 12.89% | 16,452 |
Similar engineering documentation specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Production Engineer | 5.25% | 52,742 |
| Senior PCB Designer | 6.39% | 44,248 |
| Flight Analyst | 7.54% | 12,246 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Remediation Engineer | 12.89% | 16,452 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering documentation specialists
The most common foreign language among engineering documentation specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
Engineering documentation specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |