Foundation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Foundation engineer gender statistics
8.0% of foundation engineers are women and 92.0% of foundation engineers are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Foundation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Foundation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,884
Female income
$66,097
Foundation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foundation engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of foundation engineers are female.
Foundation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2011 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2012 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2013 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2017 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2018 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2019 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Foundation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared foundation 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% |
| Foundation Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Foundation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foundation engineers is White, which makes up 71.6% of all foundation engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of foundation engineers are Asian and 8.7% of foundation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Foundation engineer race
| Foundation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Foundation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how foundation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foundation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.24% | 3.77% | 10.34% | 5.72% |
| 2011 | 79.92% | 2.64% | 9.53% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 3.58% | 9.90% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 3.07% | 9.82% | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 78.18% | 3.46% | 10.35% | 5.76% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 2.55% | 10.41% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 76.91% | 2.69% | 10.99% | 7.15% |
| 2017 | 77.19% | 3.30% | 10.73% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.37% | 3.20% | 9.82% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 75.86% | 3.43% | 10.83% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 2.77% | 10.75% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 2.90% | 12.10% | 8.67% |
Foundation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian foundation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foundation engineers have the lowest average salary at $64,471.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,546 |
| White | $70,098 |
| Black or African American | $64,471 |
| Asian | $71,668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,877 |
Average foundation engineer age
See how the average age of foundation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Foundation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Foundation engineer age breakdown
The average age of foundation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the foundation engineer population.
Foundation engineer age breakdown
| Foundation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Foundation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for foundation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of foundation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Foundation engineers by degree level
| Foundation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Foundation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, foundation engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,785 annually. With a Doctorate degree, foundation engineers earn a median annual income of $84,969 compared to $74,763 for foundation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,785 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,763 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,969 |
Foundation engineer employment statistics
Company size where foundation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foundation engineers work.
Foundation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Foundation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for foundation engineers are construction, energy and hospitality.
Foundation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Foundation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Foundation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foundation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foundation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foundation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average foundation engineer tenure
The average foundation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 foundation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Foundation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 48% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Foundation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer | 3.67% | 63,331 |
| Foundation Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Geological Manager | 5.25% | 309 |
| Circuit Design Engineer | 6.39% | 70,906 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
Similar foundation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer | 3.67% | 63,331 |
| Geological Manager | 5.25% | 309 |
| Circuit Design Engineer | 6.39% | 70,906 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by foundation engineers
- French, 100.0%
Foundation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |
