Game engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Game engineer gender statistics
3.5% of game engineers are women and 96.5% of game engineers are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Game engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Game engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,839
Female income
$93,618
Game engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in game engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of game engineers are female.
Game engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2013 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2014 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2015 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2020 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2021 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
Game engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared game engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Game Engineer | 97% | 3% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Game engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among game engineers is White, which makes up 50.7% of all game engineers. Comparatively, 31.3% of game engineers are Asian and 8.4% of game engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.7%
- Asian, 31.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Game engineer race
| Game engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Asian | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Game engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how game engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Game engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.75% | 5.72% | 27.05% | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 59.22% | 5.95% | 26.55% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 58.13% | 5.49% | 27.93% | 6.10% |
| 2013 | 58.52% | 5.01% | 27.75% | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 57.40% | 5.53% | 28.40% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 56.57% | 5.33% | 28.52% | 6.61% |
| 2016 | 56.07% | 5.32% | 29.23% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 54.65% | 5.20% | 29.78% | 6.98% |
| 2018 | 55.29% | 5.05% | 29.01% | 7.59% |
| 2019 | 54.46% | 5.15% | 30.20% | 7.21% |
| 2020 | 52.67% | 4.89% | 29.96% | 8.03% |
| 2021 | 50.65% | 4.64% | 31.27% | 8.41% |
Game engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian game engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american game engineers have the lowest average salary at $96,950.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,788 |
| White | $102,373 |
| Black or African American | $96,950 |
| Asian | $108,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,738 |
Average game engineer age
See how the average age of game engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Game engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Game engineer age breakdown
The average age of game engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the game engineer population.
Game engineer age breakdown
| Game Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Game engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for game engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of game engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Game engineers by degree level
| Game engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Game engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, game engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,715 annually. With a Master's degree, game engineers earn a median annual income of $113,879 compared to $102,421 for game engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,879 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,421 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,715 |
Game engineer employment statistics
Most game engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where game engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where game engineers work.
Game engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Game engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the game engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most game engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Game engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 66% |
Game engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for game engineers are technology, education and media.
Game engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Start-up | 16% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Game engineer turnover and employment statistics
Game engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for game engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Game engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Game engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average game engineer tenure
The average game engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 game engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Game engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Game engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of game 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 Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 31,641 |
| Associate Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 117,202 |
| Game Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Senior Network Administrator | 9.03% | 110,027 |
| Information Systems Technician | 10.54% | 173,424 |
| Booker | 10.88% | 1,282 |
Similar game engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 31,641 |
| Associate Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 117,202 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Senior Network Administrator | 9.03% | 110,027 |
| Information Systems Technician | 10.54% | 173,424 |
| Booker | 10.88% | 1,282 |
