Forensic materials engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic materials engineer gender statistics
5.6% of forensic materials engineers are women and 94.4% of forensic materials engineers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Forensic materials engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Forensic materials engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,110
Female income
$87,424
Forensic materials engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic materials engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of forensic materials engineers are female.
Forensic materials engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2011 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2012 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2015 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2016 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2017 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2018 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2020 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Forensic materials engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic materials 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% |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Forensic materials engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic materials engineers is White, which makes up 71.1% of all forensic materials engineers. Comparatively, 13.3% of forensic materials engineers are Asian and 8.9% of forensic materials engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.1%
- Asian, 13.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Forensic materials engineer race
| Forensic materials engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Asian | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Forensic materials engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic materials engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic materials engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.89% | 3.28% | 16.15% | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 77.84% | 5.99% | 9.54% | 5.16% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 4.09% | 8.80% | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 74.58% | 4.87% | 11.93% | 6.39% |
| 2014 | 78.70% | 5.09% | 8.97% | 5.57% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 4.05% | 12.59% | 6.39% |
| 2016 | 71.74% | 4.51% | 14.48% | 7.96% |
| 2017 | 73.15% | 3.68% | 14.20% | 7.24% |
| 2018 | 72.94% | 4.20% | 14.44% | 6.54% |
| 2019 | 75.28% | 4.11% | 10.78% | 7.09% |
| 2020 | 69.81% | 4.33% | 12.76% | 9.99% |
| 2021 | 71.06% | 2.82% | 13.30% | 8.92% |
Forensic materials engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian forensic materials engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown forensic materials engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,423.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,423 |
| White | $90,736 |
| Black or African American | $93,198 |
| Asian | $96,914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,435 |
Average forensic materials engineer age
See how the average age of forensic materials engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic materials engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 42 | 37.5 |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Forensic materials engineer age breakdown
The average age of forensic materials engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the forensic materials engineer population.
Forensic materials engineer age breakdown
| Forensic Materials Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Forensic materials engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic materials engineers is bachelor's degree, with 87% of forensic materials engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 87%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
Forensic materials engineers by degree level
| Forensic materials engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 87% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Forensic materials engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,479 |
Forensic materials engineer employment statistics
Company size where forensic materials engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic materials engineers work.
Forensic materials engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Forensic materials engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for forensic materials engineers are professional, technology and media.
Forensic materials engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 37% |
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Forensic materials engineer turnover and employment statistics
Forensic materials engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic materials engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic materials engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic materials engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 2.21% |
| 2018 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 4.07% |
Average forensic materials engineer tenure
The average forensic materials engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 forensic materials engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic materials engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Forensic materials engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic materials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Test Engineer | 3.67% | 64,188 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Cost Engineer | 6.39% | 65,278 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | - |
| Environmental Engineering Manager | 12.89% | 77,397 |
Similar forensic materials engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Test Engineer | 3.67% | 64,188 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Cost Engineer | 6.39% | 65,278 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Environmental Engineering Manager | 12.89% | 77,397 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic materials engineers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Forensic materials engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |