Highway engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway engineer gender statistics
7.1% of highway engineers are women and 92.9% of highway engineers are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Highway engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Highway engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,304
Female income
$65,645
Highway engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of highway engineers are female.
Highway engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2012 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2013 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2015 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2016 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2017 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2018 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
Highway engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared highway 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 Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Highway engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway engineers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all highway engineers. Comparatively, 16.6% of highway engineers are Asian and 10.5% of highway engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 16.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Highway engineer race
| Highway engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Highway engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how highway engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.95% | 4.44% | 14.89% | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 72.63% | 3.32% | 14.08% | 7.40% |
| 2012 | 70.55% | 4.25% | 14.45% | 8.19% |
| 2013 | 71.64% | 3.74% | 14.37% | 7.96% |
| 2014 | 70.89% | 4.13% | 14.90% | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 71.18% | 3.22% | 14.96% | 8.15% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 3.37% | 15.54% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 69.90% | 3.98% | 15.28% | 8.57% |
| 2018 | 70.08% | 3.87% | 14.37% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 68.57% | 4.11% | 15.38% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 66.16% | 3.44% | 15.30% | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 64.36% | 3.58% | 16.65% | 10.54% |
Highway engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american highway engineers have the lowest average salary at $64,664.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,281 |
| White | $68,019 |
| Black or African American | $64,664 |
| Asian | $68,936 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,707 |
Average highway engineer age
See how the average age of highway engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway 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 engineer age breakdown
The average age of highway engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the highway engineer population.
Highway engineer age breakdown
| Highway Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Highway engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for highway engineers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of highway engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Highway engineers by degree level
| Highway engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Highway engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,849 annually. With a Doctorate degree, highway engineers earn a median annual income of $76,407 compared to $70,720 for highway engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,849 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,720 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,407 |
Highway engineer employment statistics
Most highway engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where highway engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway engineers work.
Highway engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Highway engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the highway engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most highway engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Highway engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 21% |
Highway engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for highway engineers are professional, government and technology.
Highway engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 30% |
| Government | 18% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Highway engineer turnover and employment statistics
Highway engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway 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 engineer tenure
The average highway engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 248 highway engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Highway engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | 44,996 |
| Highway Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | 2,591 |
| Control Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 133,220 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar highway engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | 44,996 |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | 2,591 |
| Control Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 133,220 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by highway engineers
The most common foreign language among highway engineers is Dakota at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Uyghur at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Dakota, 25.0%
- Uyghur, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Highway engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| Uyghur | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
