Factory engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Factory engineer gender statistics
8.0% of factory engineers are women and 92.0% of factory engineers are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Factory engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Factory engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,280
Female income
$82,869
Factory engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in factory engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of factory engineers are female.
Factory engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2013 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2016 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2017 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2019 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2020 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Factory engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared factory engineers 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% |
| Factory Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Factory engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among factory engineers is White, which makes up 66.0% of all factory engineers. Comparatively, 15.2% of factory engineers are Asian and 10.4% of factory engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 15.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Factory engineer race
| Factory engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Factory engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how factory engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Factory engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 4.11% | 14.90% | 6.42% |
| 2011 | 74.30% | 4.25% | 12.37% | 7.72% |
| 2012 | 74.03% | 3.37% | 13.66% | 7.25% |
| 2013 | 73.10% | 4.34% | 13.47% | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 71.69% | 4.41% | 14.37% | 7.63% |
| 2015 | 71.52% | 4.92% | 13.82% | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 70.60% | 4.10% | 14.51% | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 69.89% | 3.61% | 15.16% | 9.36% |
| 2018 | 69.87% | 3.68% | 15.88% | 8.36% |
| 2019 | 67.66% | 3.86% | 17.19% | 9.23% |
| 2020 | 67.82% | 4.34% | 15.11% | 9.20% |
| 2021 | 66.01% | 4.26% | 15.24% | 10.44% |
Factory engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian factory engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american factory engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,210.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,257 |
| White | $83,490 |
| Black or African American | $83,210 |
| Asian | $89,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,274 |
Average factory engineer age
See how the average age of factory engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Factory engineer 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 |
Factory engineer age breakdown
The average age of factory engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the factory engineer population.
Factory engineer age breakdown
| Factory Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Factory engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for factory engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of factory engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Factory engineers by degree level
| Factory engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Factory engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, factory engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,515 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, factory engineers earn a median annual income of $86,247 compared to $71,767 for factory engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,515 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,247 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,767 |
Factory engineer employment statistics
Company size where factory engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where factory engineers work.
Factory engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Factory engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for factory engineers are manufacturing, technology and telecommunication.
Factory engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
Factory engineer turnover and employment statistics
Factory engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for factory engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Factory engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Factory engineer 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 factory engineer tenure
The average factory engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 factory engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Factory engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Factory engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of factory engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Equipment Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 18,315 |
| Principal Design Engineer | 6.39% | 120,887 |
| Weight Control Engineer | 7.54% | 34,201 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Environmental Remediation Engineer | 12.89% | 16,452 |
Similar factory engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 18,315 |
| Principal Design Engineer | 6.39% | 120,887 |
| Weight Control Engineer | 7.54% | 34,201 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Environmental Remediation Engineer | 12.89% | 16,452 |
Foreign languages spoken by factory engineers
The most common foreign language among factory engineers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 14.3%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Persian, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Factory engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Persian | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |