Geospatial engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Geospatial engineer gender statistics
17.9% of geospatial engineers are women and 82.1% of geospatial engineers are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Geospatial engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Geospatial engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,986
Female income
$82,987
Geospatial engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geospatial engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of geospatial engineers are female.
Geospatial engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
| 2011 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2012 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2013 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2014 | 81.62% | 18.38% |
| 2015 | 81.35% | 18.65% |
| 2016 | 82.76% | 17.24% |
| 2017 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 82.07% | 17.93% |
| 2020 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2021 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
Geospatial engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared geospatial 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% |
| Geospatial Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Geospatial engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geospatial engineers is White, which makes up 56.1% of all geospatial engineers. Comparatively, 26.2% of geospatial engineers are Asian and 8.2% of geospatial engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.1%
- Asian, 26.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Geospatial engineer race
| Geospatial engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Asian | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Geospatial engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how geospatial engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geospatial engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.22% | 5.57% | 21.95% | 5.77% |
| 2011 | 64.69% | 5.80% | 21.45% | 5.48% |
| 2012 | 63.60% | 5.34% | 22.83% | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 63.99% | 4.86% | 22.64% | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 62.87% | 5.37% | 23.29% | 5.86% |
| 2015 | 62.04% | 5.18% | 23.41% | 6.44% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 5.17% | 24.13% | 6.44% |
| 2017 | 60.12% | 5.05% | 24.68% | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 60.77% | 4.90% | 23.90% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 59.94% | 5.00% | 25.10% | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 58.14% | 4.74% | 24.86% | 7.86% |
| 2021 | 56.12% | 4.49% | 26.16% | 8.24% |
Geospatial engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geospatial engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geospatial engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,826.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,792 |
| White | $90,439 |
| Black or African American | $85,826 |
| Asian | $95,850 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,348 |
Average geospatial engineer age
See how the average age of geospatial engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geospatial 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 |
Geospatial engineer age breakdown
The average age of geospatial engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the geospatial engineer population.
Geospatial engineer age breakdown
| Geospatial Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Geospatial engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for geospatial engineers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of geospatial engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Geospatial engineers by degree level
| Geospatial engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Geospatial engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geospatial engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,196 annually. With a Master's degree, geospatial engineers earn a median annual income of $100,198 compared to $90,480 for geospatial engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,198 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,480 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,196 |
Geospatial engineer employment statistics
Most geospatial engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where geospatial engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geospatial engineers work.
Geospatial engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Geospatial engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the geospatial engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geospatial engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geospatial engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 16% |
Geospatial engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for geospatial engineers are technology, government and manufacturing.
Geospatial engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Government | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Geospatial engineer turnover and employment statistics
Geospatial engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geospatial engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geospatial engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geospatial 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 geospatial engineer tenure
The average geospatial engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 419 geospatial engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Geospatial engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Geospatial engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geospatial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Information Systems Planner | 8.42% | 129,224 |
| Geospatial Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Securities Research Analyst | 8.59% | 71,233 |
| Senior Windows Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 122,007 |
| Scrum Master | 10.54% | 44,670 |
| Internet Technical Support Technician | 10.88% | 157,011 |
Similar geospatial engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Information Systems Planner | 8.42% | 129,224 |
| Securities Research Analyst | 8.59% | 71,233 |
| Senior Windows Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 122,007 |
| Scrum Master | 10.54% | 44,670 |
| Internet Technical Support Technician | 10.88% | 157,011 |
Foreign languages spoken by geospatial engineers
The most common foreign language among geospatial engineers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 8.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Geospatial engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |