Flight test engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight test engineer demographics by:
Flight test engineer gender statistics
10.4% of flight test engineers are women and 89.6% of flight test engineers are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Flight test engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Flight test engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,295
Female income
$84,315
Flight test engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight test engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of flight test engineers are female.
Flight test engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2013 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2014 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2015 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2016 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2017 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2018 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2019 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 90.37% | 9.63% |
| 2021 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
Flight test engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight test 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% |
| Flight Test Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Flight test engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight test engineers is White, which makes up 68.7% of all flight test engineers. Comparatively, 11.4% of flight test engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of flight test engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Flight test engineer race
| Flight test engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Flight test engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how flight test engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight test engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.93% | 4.21% | 11.07% | 8.85% |
| 2011 | 74.71% | 3.97% | 9.48% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 74.37% | 4.04% | 11.34% | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 73.26% | 4.36% | 11.10% | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 72.47% | 3.09% | 12.80% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 71.72% | 3.26% | 10.81% | 11.40% |
| 2016 | 73.11% | 3.34% | 8.81% | 12.25% |
| 2017 | 72.32% | 3.35% | 10.57% | 10.43% |
| 2018 | 70.87% | 3.35% | 12.26% | 10.43% |
| 2019 | 72.81% | 3.73% | 10.20% | 10.46% |
| 2020 | 68.15% | 3.38% | 12.51% | 11.69% |
| 2021 | 68.75% | 4.24% | 10.86% | 11.38% |
Flight test engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight test engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino flight test engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,087.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,546 |
| White | $85,381 |
| Black or African American | $82,694 |
| Asian | $85,840 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,087 |
Average flight test engineer age
See how the average age of flight test engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight test engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Flight test engineer age breakdown
The average age of flight test engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the flight test engineer population.
Flight test engineer age breakdown
| Flight Test Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Flight test engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for flight test engineers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of flight test engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Flight test engineers by degree level
| Flight test engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Flight test engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight test engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,759 annually. With a Master's degree, flight test engineers earn a median annual income of $95,514 compared to $88,473 for flight test engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,514 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,473 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,759 |
Flight test engineer employment statistics
Most flight test engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where flight test engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight test engineers work.
Flight test engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Flight test engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the flight test engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight test engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight test engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Flight test engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight test engineers are technology, transportation and professional.
Flight test engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Flight test engineer turnover and employment statistics
Flight test engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight test engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight test engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight test engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average flight test engineer tenure
The average flight test engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 766 flight test engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight test engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Flight test engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight test 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Process Engineer | 3.67% | 123,320 |
| Mine Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 14,753 |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 6.39% | 64,255 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Similar flight test engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Process Engineer | 3.67% | 123,320 |
| Mine Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 14,753 |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 6.39% | 64,255 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight test engineers
The most common foreign language among flight test engineers is Spanish at 22.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 22.6%
- German, 9.7%
- Korean, 9.7%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Other, 45.0%
Flight test engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| German | 9.7% |
| Korean | 9.7% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Other | 45.0% |
