Highway design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway design engineer gender statistics
27.4% of highway design engineers are women and 72.6% of highway design engineers are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Highway design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Highway design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,303
Female income
$64,141
Highway design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway design engineer positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of highway design engineers are female.
Highway design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.34% | 20.66% |
| 2011 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2012 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2013 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2014 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2015 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2016 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2017 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| 2018 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2019 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2020 | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| 2021 | 72.57% | 27.43% |
Highway design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared highway 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% |
| Highway Design Engineer | 73% | 27% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Highway design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway design engineers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all highway design engineers. Comparatively, 15.9% of highway design engineers are Asian and 11.1% of highway design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.3%
- Asian, 15.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Highway design engineer race
| Highway design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Asian | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Highway design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how highway design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.92% | 4.63% | 14.17% | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 72.60% | 3.50% | 13.36% | 7.91% |
| 2012 | 70.52% | 4.44% | 13.72% | 8.71% |
| 2013 | 71.60% | 3.93% | 13.65% | 8.47% |
| 2014 | 70.86% | 4.32% | 14.17% | 8.15% |
| 2015 | 71.15% | 3.41% | 14.24% | 8.67% |
| 2016 | 69.58% | 3.55% | 14.82% | 9.54% |
| 2017 | 69.86% | 4.16% | 14.56% | 9.09% |
| 2018 | 70.04% | 4.06% | 13.65% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 68.53% | 4.29% | 14.65% | 9.94% |
| 2020 | 66.13% | 3.63% | 14.57% | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 64.32% | 3.76% | 15.92% | 11.06% |
Highway design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american highway design engineers have the lowest average salary at $62,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,584 |
| White | $67,240 |
| Black or African American | $62,872 |
| Asian | $68,446 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,524 |
Average highway design engineer age
See how the average age of highway design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway design 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 |
Highway design engineer age breakdown
The average age of highway design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the highway design engineer population.
Highway design engineer age breakdown
| Highway Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Highway design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for highway design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 85% of highway design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
Highway design engineers by degree level
| Highway design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
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Highway design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway design engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,073 annually. With a Doctorate degree, highway design engineers earn a median annual income of $78,469 compared to $70,809 for highway design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,073 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,809 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,469 |
Highway design engineer employment statistics
Most highway design engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where highway design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway design engineers work.
Highway design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Highway design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the highway design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most highway design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Highway design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 12% |
Highway design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for highway design engineers are professional, government and technology.
Highway design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 46% |
| Government | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Highway design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Highway design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway design 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 highway design engineer tenure
The average highway design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 highway design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Highway design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Highway Design Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Oil Well Engineer | 5.25% | 2,568 |
| Results Engineer | 6.39% | 24,019 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Similar highway design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Oil Well Engineer | 5.25% | 2,568 |
| Results Engineer | 6.39% | 24,019 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |