Engineering officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering officer gender statistics
8.1% of engineering officers are women and 91.9% of engineering officers are men.
- Male, 91.9%
- Female, 8.1%
Engineering officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.9% |
| Female | 8.1% |
Engineering officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,352
Female income
$48,862
Engineering officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering officer positions over time. Currently, 8.1% of engineering officers are female.
Engineering officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2012 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2013 | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 2014 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2016 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2018 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2021 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
Engineering officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Officer | 92% | 8% |
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Engineering officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all engineering officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of engineering officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of engineering officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Engineering officer race
| Engineering officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Engineering officer race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Engineering officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,733 |
| White | $54,516 |
| Black or African American | $44,466 |
| Asian | $48,712 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,981 |
Average engineering officer age
See how the average age of engineering officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Engineering officer age breakdown
The average age of engineering officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the engineering officer population.
Engineering officer age breakdown
| Engineering Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Engineering officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Engineering officers by degree level
| Engineering officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Engineering officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,765 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,798 |
Engineering officer employment statistics
Most engineering officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where engineering officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering officers work.
Engineering officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Engineering officer jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Engineering officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Engineering officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering officers are government, education and transportation.
Engineering officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Education | 12% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Engineering officer turnover and employment statistics
Engineering officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average engineering officer tenure
The average engineering officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,563 engineering officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering officers
The most common foreign language among engineering officers is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- German, 11.1%
- Arabic, 5.6%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Korean, 5.6%
- Other, 33.2%
Engineering officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 5.6% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Korean | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.2% |
