Engineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineman gender statistics
14.1% of enginemen are women and 85.9% of enginemen are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Engineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Engineman gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,659
Female income
$47,994
Engineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineman positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of enginemen are female.
Engineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2011 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2012 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
| 2013 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2014 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2016 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2017 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2019 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2020 | 84.74% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
Engineman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Engineman | 86% | 14% |
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Engineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among enginemen is White, which makes up 68.1% of all enginemen. Comparatively, 15.8% of enginemen are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of enginemen are Black or African American.
- White, 68.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Engineman race
| Engineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Engineman race and ethnicity over time
See how engineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.80% | 9.18% | 2.32% | 11.60% |
| 2011 | 74.05% | 8.57% | 2.06% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 73.54% | 8.52% | 1.82% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 72.54% | 8.65% | 2.26% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 72.71% | 9.25% | 2.51% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 73.22% | 8.81% | 1.87% | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 73.56% | 7.79% | 2.41% | 13.83% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 8.03% | 2.15% | 13.92% |
| 2018 | 70.68% | 8.25% | 2.31% | 16.12% |
| 2019 | 72.97% | 8.95% | 2.13% | 13.53% |
| 2020 | 71.55% | 7.83% | 2.03% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 68.13% | 8.25% | 2.11% | 15.76% |
Engineman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian enginemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american enginemen have the lowest average salary at $48,538.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,590 |
| White | $52,786 |
| Black or African American | $48,538 |
| Asian | $61,823 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,767 |
Average engineman age
See how the average age of enginemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Engineman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 43 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 51.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53.5 |
Engineman age breakdown
The average age of enginemen is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the engineman population.
Engineman age breakdown
| Engineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Engineman educational attainment
The most common degree for enginemen is high school diploma, with 51% of enginemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Enginemen by degree level
| Engineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Engineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, enginemen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,156 annually. With a Associate degree, enginemen earn a median annual income of $52,067 compared to $49,471 for enginemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,471 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,156 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,067 |
Engineman turnover and employment statistics
Engineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for enginemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average engineman tenure
The average engineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 772 enginemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 44% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Engineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of enginemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repairman | 2.02% | 549 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Preventive Maintenance Technician | 3.55% | 170,517 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician | 3.67% | 105,268 |
| Engineman | 4.05% | - |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Similar engineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Repairman | 2.02% | 549 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Preventive Maintenance Technician | 3.55% | 170,517 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician | 3.67% | 105,268 |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Foreign languages spoken by enginemen
The most common foreign language among enginemen is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.5% and Navajo is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Navajo, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Engineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Navajo | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |