Engineering planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering planner gender statistics
33.4% of engineering planners are women and 66.6% of engineering planners are men.
- Male, 66.6%
- Female, 33.4%
Engineering planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Engineering planner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,914
Female income
$71,442
Engineering planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering planner positions over time. Currently, 33.4% of engineering planners are female.
Engineering planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2011 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2012 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2013 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2014 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2015 | 71.76% | 28.24% |
| 2016 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2017 | 70.80% | 29.20% |
| 2018 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2019 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2020 | 70.40% | 29.60% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 33.42% |
Engineering planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering planners 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 Planner | 67% | 33% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Engineering planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering planners is White, which makes up 69.1% of all engineering planners. Comparatively, 11.7% of engineering planners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of engineering planners are Asian.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Engineering planner race
| Engineering planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Engineering planner race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.97% | 4.62% | 9.92% | 7.71% |
| 2011 | 77.40% | 4.77% | 7.38% | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 77.13% | 3.88% | 8.68% | 8.53% |
| 2013 | 76.20% | 4.85% | 8.49% | 8.59% |
| 2014 | 74.79% | 4.93% | 9.39% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 74.62% | 5.43% | 8.84% | 9.61% |
| 2016 | 73.70% | 4.61% | 9.53% | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 72.99% | 4.12% | 10.18% | 10.65% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 4.19% | 10.90% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 70.77% | 4.37% | 12.21% | 10.51% |
| 2020 | 70.92% | 4.85% | 10.13% | 10.48% |
| 2021 | 69.11% | 4.77% | 10.26% | 11.73% |
Engineering planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineering planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engineering planners have the lowest average salary at $71,791.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,919 |
| White | $72,077 |
| Black or African American | $71,791 |
| Asian | $78,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,881 |
Average engineering planner age
See how the average age of engineering planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering planner 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 planner age breakdown
The average age of engineering planners is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the engineering planner population.
Engineering planner age breakdown
| Engineering Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Engineering planner educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering planners is bachelor's degree, with 66% of engineering planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Engineering planners by degree level
| Engineering planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Engineering planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,653 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, engineering planners earn a median annual income of $74,909 compared to $60,237 for engineering planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,653 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,909 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,237 |
Engineering planner employment statistics
Most engineering planners work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engineering planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering planners work.
Engineering planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Engineering planner jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineering planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Engineering planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering planners are technology, manufacturing and transportation.
Engineering planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Engineering planner turnover and employment statistics
Engineering planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering planner 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 planner tenure
The average engineering planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 923 engineering planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Engineering planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering planners 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 Planner | 3.67% | - |
| Oil Well Services Superintendent | 5.25% | 64,782 |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 40,850 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 49,325 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Similar engineering planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Well Services Superintendent | 5.25% | 64,782 |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 40,850 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 49,325 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering planners
The most common foreign language among engineering planners is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 10.7%
- Carrier, 10.7%
- German, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Engineering planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Carrier | 10.7% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |
