Engineering model maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering model maker gender statistics
5.9% of engineering model makers are women and 94.1% of engineering model makers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Engineering model maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Engineering model maker gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,445
Female income
$84,286
Engineering model maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering model maker positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of engineering model makers are female.
Engineering model maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2011 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2013 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2015 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2016 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2017 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2020 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Engineering model maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering model makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Engineering Model Maker | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Engineering model maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering model makers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all engineering model makers. Comparatively, 13.1% of engineering model makers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of engineering model makers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Engineering model maker race
| Engineering model maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Engineering model maker race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering model maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering model maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.30% | 0.15% | 3.21% | 2.43% |
| 2011 | 87.07% | -0.61% | 8.77% | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 70.31% | 8.52% | 6.26% | 12.51% |
| 2013 | 71.89% | 9.22% | 6.04% | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 70.73% | 9.06% | 6.32% | 11.67% |
| 2015 | 70.54% | 8.59% | 6.19% | 12.13% |
| 2016 | 70.86% | 8.64% | 6.62% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 70.13% | 7.71% | 7.07% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 70.88% | 8.42% | 7.16% | 11.39% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | 9.21% | 6.29% | 10.97% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 8.38% | 6.60% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 66.39% | 8.19% | 7.33% | 13.11% |
Engineering model maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white engineering model makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engineering model makers have the lowest average salary at $93,150.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,129 |
| White | $102,830 |
| Black or African American | $93,150 |
| Asian | $96,504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,893 |
Average engineering model maker age
See how the average age of engineering model makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering model maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Engineering model maker age breakdown
The average age of engineering model makers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the engineering model maker population.
Engineering model maker age breakdown
| Engineering Model Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Engineering model maker educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering model makers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of engineering model makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Engineering model makers by degree level
| Engineering model maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Engineering model maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering model makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $103,507 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, engineering model makers earn a median annual income of $96,867 compared to $96,306 for engineering model makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $96,306 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,867 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $103,507 |
Engineering model maker employment statistics
Most engineering model makers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engineering model makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering model makers work.
Engineering model maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Engineering model maker jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering model maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering model makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineering model maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 51% |
Engineering model maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering model makers are technology, manufacturing and automotive.
Engineering model maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Engineering model maker turnover and employment statistics
Engineering model maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering model makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering model maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering model maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average engineering model maker tenure
The average engineering model maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 engineering model makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering model maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Engineering model maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering model makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Welder | 2.57% | 8,274 |
| Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,600 |
| Engineering Model Maker | 3.20% | - |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | 28,226 |
| Roll Threader Operator | 3.27% | 30,156 |
| Set-Up Operator | 5.87% | 55,670 |
| Polisher | 6.48% | 608 |
Similar engineering model maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Welder | 2.57% | 8,274 |
| Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,600 |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | 28,226 |
| Roll Threader Operator | 3.27% | 30,156 |
| Set-Up Operator | 5.87% | 55,670 |
| Polisher | 6.48% | 608 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering model makers
- German, 100.0%
Engineering model maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |