Head design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Head design engineer gender statistics
11.1% of head design engineers are women and 88.9% of head design engineers are men.
- Male, 88.9%
- Female, 11.1%
Head design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.9% |
| Female | 11.1% |
Head design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,136
Female income
$74,590
Head design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in head design engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.1% of head design engineers are female.
Head design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2011 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2012 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2015 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2016 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2017 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2018 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2019 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Head design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared head design 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% |
| Head Design Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Head design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among head design engineers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all head design engineers. Comparatively, 11.4% of head design engineers are Asian and 9.2% of head design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Head design engineer race
| Head design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Head design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how head design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Head design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.58% | 3.46% | 9.25% | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 78.64% | 3.46% | 9.03% | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 79.08% | 3.69% | 8.19% | 7.46% |
| 2013 | 78.65% | 2.94% | 9.69% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 76.67% | 3.03% | 10.80% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 77.15% | 3.28% | 9.41% | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 75.18% | 3.48% | 10.50% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 75.90% | 2.76% | 10.23% | 8.99% |
| 2018 | 76.68% | 3.07% | 9.86% | 8.23% |
| 2019 | 75.14% | 3.32% | 10.37% | 8.51% |
| 2020 | 71.63% | 3.02% | 11.87% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 71.37% | 3.37% | 11.37% | 9.19% |
Head design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino head design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american head design engineers have the lowest average salary at $67,619.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,253 |
| White | $73,312 |
| Black or African American | $67,619 |
| Asian | $72,632 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,081 |
Average head design engineer age
See how the average age of head design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Head design engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Head design engineer age breakdown
The average age of head design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the head design engineer population.
Head design engineer age breakdown
| Head Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Head design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for head design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of head design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Head design engineers by degree level
| Head design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Head design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, head design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,017 annually. With a Master's degree, head design engineers earn a median annual income of $86,007 compared to $73,773 for head design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,007 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,773 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,017 |
Head design engineer employment statistics
Most head design engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where head design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where head design engineers work.
Head design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Head design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the head design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most head design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Head design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 13% |
Head design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for head design engineers are government, technology and internet.
Head design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Government | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Head design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Head design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for head design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Head design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Head design engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average head design engineer tenure
The average head design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 head design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Head design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Head design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of head design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety And Training Manager | 3.67% | 43,056 |
| Head Design Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Renewable Energy Consultant | 5.25% | 8,710 |
| Test Fixture Designer | 6.39% | 62,006 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Similar head design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety And Training Manager | 3.67% | 43,056 |
| Renewable Energy Consultant | 5.25% | 8,710 |
| Test Fixture Designer | 6.39% | 62,006 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by head design engineers
The most common foreign language among head design engineers is French at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 27.3% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- French, 27.3%
- Arabic, 27.3%
- Romanian, 9.1%
- Armenian, 9.1%
- Spanish, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Head design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 27.3% |
| Arabic | 27.3% |
| Romanian | 9.1% |
| Armenian | 9.1% |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |
