Knowledge engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Knowledge engineer gender statistics
29.2% of knowledge engineers are women and 70.8% of knowledge engineers are men.
- Male, 70.8%
- Female, 29.2%
Knowledge engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.8% |
| Female | 29.2% |
Knowledge engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,207
Female income
$83,497
Knowledge engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knowledge engineer positions over time. Currently, 29.2% of knowledge engineers are female.
Knowledge engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| 2011 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2012 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2013 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2014 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2015 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2016 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
| 2017 | 72.48% | 27.52% |
| 2018 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2019 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2020 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 29.21% |
Knowledge engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared knowledge 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% |
| Knowledge Engineer | 71% | 29% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Knowledge engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knowledge engineers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all knowledge engineers. Comparatively, 13.9% of knowledge engineers are Asian and 9.0% of knowledge engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.0%
- Asian, 13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Knowledge engineer race
| Knowledge engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Asian | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Knowledge engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how knowledge engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knowledge engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.42% | 11.82% | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 76.30% | 3.42% | 11.60% | 6.96% |
| 2012 | 76.74% | 3.65% | 10.76% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 76.30% | 2.90% | 12.25% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 74.33% | 2.99% | 13.37% | 7.70% |
| 2015 | 74.81% | 3.24% | 11.98% | 8.30% |
| 2016 | 72.84% | 3.44% | 13.07% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 73.56% | 2.72% | 12.80% | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 74.34% | 3.03% | 12.43% | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 72.80% | 3.28% | 12.94% | 8.33% |
| 2020 | 69.29% | 2.98% | 14.44% | 9.68% |
| 2021 | 69.03% | 3.33% | 13.94% | 9.01% |
Knowledge engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino knowledge engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american knowledge engineers have the lowest average salary at $76,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,316 |
| White | $82,306 |
| Black or African American | $76,957 |
| Asian | $81,671 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,954 |
Average knowledge engineer age
See how the average age of knowledge engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Knowledge 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 |
Knowledge engineer age breakdown
The average age of knowledge engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the knowledge engineer population.
Knowledge engineer age breakdown
| Knowledge Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Knowledge engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for knowledge engineers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of knowledge engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Knowledge engineers by degree level
| Knowledge engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Knowledge engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, knowledge engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,106 annually. With a Master's degree, knowledge engineers earn a median annual income of $93,991 compared to $82,736 for knowledge engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,991 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,736 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,106 |
Knowledge engineer employment statistics
Most knowledge engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where knowledge engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knowledge engineers work.
Knowledge engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Knowledge engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the knowledge engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most knowledge engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Knowledge engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 2% |
Knowledge engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for knowledge engineers are technology, professional and finance.
Knowledge engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Knowledge engineer turnover and employment statistics
Knowledge engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knowledge engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knowledge engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knowledge 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 knowledge engineer tenure
The average knowledge engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 313 knowledge engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Knowledge engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Knowledge engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knowledge 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 Supplier Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 74,475 |
| Knowledge Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Solar Design Engineer | 5.25% | 41,936 |
| Electronic System Engineer | 6.39% | 65,208 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar knowledge engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Supplier Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 74,475 |
| Solar Design Engineer | 5.25% | 41,936 |
| Electronic System Engineer | 6.39% | 65,208 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by knowledge engineers
The most common foreign language among knowledge engineers is Spanish at 18.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 13.6%.
- Spanish, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 13.6%
- Italian, 13.6%
- Russian, 13.6%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 31.9%
Knowledge engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 13.6% |
| Italian | 13.6% |
| Russian | 13.6% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 31.9% |
