Imaging engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Imaging engineer gender statistics
12.0% of imaging engineers are women and 88.0% of imaging engineers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Imaging engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Imaging engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,813
Female income
$92,363
Imaging engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in imaging engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of imaging engineers are female.
Imaging engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2014 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2017 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2018 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2019 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2020 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2021 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
Imaging engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared imaging 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% |
| Imaging Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Imaging engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among imaging engineers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all imaging engineers. Comparatively, 21.3% of imaging engineers are Asian and 10.7% of imaging engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.5%
- Asian, 21.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Imaging engineer race
| Imaging engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Asian | 21.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Imaging engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how imaging engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Imaging engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.60% | 5.07% | 22.27% | 8.83% |
| 2011 | 61.68% | 4.67% | 23.37% | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 62.22% | 5.24% | 22.19% | 8.13% |
| 2013 | 63.59% | 4.52% | 22.36% | 7.64% |
| 2014 | 62.55% | 4.39% | 21.91% | 9.23% |
| 2015 | 62.71% | 4.57% | 21.62% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 62.33% | 4.48% | 22.28% | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 62.24% | 4.55% | 21.76% | 8.90% |
| 2018 | 61.46% | 4.91% | 22.29% | 8.93% |
| 2019 | 62.63% | 4.12% | 22.20% | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 59.60% | 3.79% | 22.21% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 58.51% | 4.67% | 21.25% | 10.71% |
Imaging engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian imaging engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino imaging engineers have the lowest average salary at $95,105.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,452 |
| White | $98,202 |
| Black or African American | $95,658 |
| Asian | $103,900 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,105 |
Average imaging engineer age
See how the average age of imaging engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Imaging engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Imaging engineer age breakdown
The average age of imaging engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the imaging engineer population.
Imaging engineer age breakdown
| Imaging Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Imaging engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for imaging engineers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of imaging engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Imaging engineers by degree level
| Imaging engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Imaging engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, imaging engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,073 annually. With a Master's degree, imaging engineers earn a median annual income of $110,132 compared to $95,839 for imaging engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,132 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,839 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,073 |
Imaging engineer employment statistics
Most imaging engineers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where imaging engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where imaging engineers work.
Imaging engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Imaging engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the imaging engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most imaging engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Imaging engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 58% |
Imaging engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for imaging engineers are health care, technology and manufacturing.
Imaging engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 34% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Imaging engineer turnover and employment statistics
Imaging engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for imaging engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Imaging engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Imaging engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average imaging engineer tenure
The average imaging engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 imaging engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Imaging engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Imaging engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of imaging 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 88,333 |
| Petroleum Production Engineer | 5.25% | 65,551 |
| Imaging Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Engineer/Scientist | 12.89% | 56,460 |
Similar imaging engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 88,333 |
| Petroleum Production Engineer | 5.25% | 65,551 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Engineer/Scientist | 12.89% | 56,460 |
Foreign languages spoken by imaging engineers
The most common foreign language among imaging engineers is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- German, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Imaging engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
