Human factors engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Human factors engineer gender statistics
36.1% of human factors engineers are women and 63.9% of human factors engineers are men.
- Male, 63.9%
- Female, 36.1%
Human factors engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Human factors engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,592
Female income
$96,272
Human factors engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human factors engineer positions over time. Currently, 36.1% of human factors engineers are female.
Human factors engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2012 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2014 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2015 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2016 | 66.82% | 33.18% |
| 2017 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2018 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2019 | 70.56% | 29.44% |
| 2020 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
| 2021 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
Human factors engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared human factors 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% |
| Human Factors Engineer | 64% | 36% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Human factors engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human factors engineers is White, which makes up 67.5% of all human factors engineers. Comparatively, 12.0% of human factors engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of human factors engineers are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Human factors engineer race
| Human factors engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Human factors engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how human factors engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human factors engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.40% | 4.72% | 11.13% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 75.83% | 4.87% | 8.59% | 9.26% |
| 2012 | 75.56% | 3.98% | 9.88% | 8.79% |
| 2013 | 74.63% | 4.95% | 9.69% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 73.22% | 5.03% | 10.59% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 73.05% | 5.53% | 10.05% | 9.86% |
| 2016 | 72.13% | 4.72% | 10.73% | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 71.42% | 4.22% | 11.39% | 10.90% |
| 2018 | 71.40% | 4.29% | 12.10% | 9.90% |
| 2019 | 69.19% | 4.47% | 13.41% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 69.35% | 4.95% | 11.33% | 10.74% |
| 2021 | 67.54% | 4.87% | 11.47% | 11.98% |
Human factors engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human factors engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american human factors engineers have the lowest average salary at $96,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,529 |
| White | $96,870 |
| Black or African American | $96,601 |
| Asian | $102,454 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,626 |
Average human factors engineer age
See how the average age of human factors engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Human factors engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Human factors engineer age breakdown
The average age of human factors engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the human factors engineer population.
Human factors engineer age breakdown
| Human Factors Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Human factors engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for human factors engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of human factors engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Human factors engineers by degree level
| Human factors engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Human factors engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human factors engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,203 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, human factors engineers earn a median annual income of $99,520 compared to $85,433 for human factors engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,433 |
Human factors engineer employment statistics
Most human factors engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where human factors engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human factors engineers work.
Human factors engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Human factors engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the human factors engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human factors engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Human factors engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 4% |
Human factors engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for human factors engineers are technology, professional and health care.
Human factors engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Human factors engineer turnover and employment statistics
Human factors engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human factors engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human factors engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human factors engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average human factors engineer tenure
The average human factors engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 862 human factors engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Human factors engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Human factors engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human factors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 16,765 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | 38,911 |
Similar human factors engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 16,765 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | 38,911 |
Foreign languages spoken by human factors engineers
The most common foreign language among human factors engineers is Spanish at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 13.9%.
- Spanish, 22.2%
- German, 13.9%
- Japanese, 13.9%
- French, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Other, 27.8%
Human factors engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| German | 13.9% |
| Japanese | 13.9% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Other | 27.8% |
