Engineering writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering writer gender statistics
40.7% of engineering writers are women and 59.3% of engineering writers are men.
- Male, 59.3%
- Female, 40.7%
Engineering writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.3% |
| Female | 40.7% |
Engineering writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,090
Female income
$76,547
Engineering writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering writer positions over time. Currently, 40.7% of engineering writers are female.
Engineering writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2011 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2012 | 58.38% | 41.62% |
| 2013 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2014 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2015 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2016 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| 2017 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2018 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2019 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
| 2020 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2021 | 59.34% | 40.66% |
Engineering writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Engineering Writer | 59% | 41% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Engineering writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering writers is White, which makes up 71.5% of all engineering writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of engineering writers are Asian and 7.8% of engineering writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.5%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Engineering writer race
| Engineering writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Engineering writer race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.90% | 7.30% | 5.99% | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 79.45% | 6.25% | 6.60% | 5.32% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 5.78% | 6.28% | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 80.24% | 5.95% | 5.33% | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 77.59% | 7.11% | 5.95% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 77.48% | 7.56% | 7.21% | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 79.41% | 5.21% | 7.35% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 78.30% | 7.20% | 5.82% | 6.71% |
| 2018 | 77.30% | 5.93% | 7.97% | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 78.33% | 5.46% | 7.52% | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 71.82% | 5.00% | 9.44% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 71.49% | 6.63% | 8.72% | 7.82% |
Engineering writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineering writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino engineering writers have the lowest average salary at $75,549.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,678 |
| White | $77,763 |
| Black or African American | $81,286 |
| Asian | $85,529 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,549 |
Average engineering writer age
See how the average age of engineering writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Engineering writer age breakdown
The average age of engineering writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the engineering writer population.
Engineering writer age breakdown
| Engineering Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Engineering writer educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering writers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of engineering writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Engineering writers by degree level
| Engineering writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Engineering writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,680 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,256 |
Engineering writer employment statistics
Most engineering writers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engineering writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering writers work.
Engineering writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Engineering writer jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineering writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 54% |
Engineering writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering writers are technology, manufacturing and media.
Engineering writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
Engineering writer turnover and employment statistics
Engineering writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average engineering writer tenure
The average engineering writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 296 engineering writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Engineering writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 17,459 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Engineering Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Digital Media Consultant | 12.01% | 31,012 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Screen Writer | 16.36% | 10,928 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar engineering writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 17,459 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Digital Media Consultant | 12.01% | 31,012 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Screen Writer | 16.36% | 10,928 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering writers
The most common foreign language among engineering writers is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 17.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- Portuguese, 17.6%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Armenian, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Engineering writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| Portuguese | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Armenian | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |