Laboratory engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory engineer gender statistics
13.7% of laboratory engineers are women and 86.3% of laboratory engineers are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Laboratory engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Laboratory engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,110
Female income
$92,074
Laboratory engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of laboratory engineers are female.
Laboratory engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2011 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2013 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2014 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2015 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
| 2017 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2018 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2019 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2020 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2021 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
Laboratory engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory 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% |
| Laboratory Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Laboratory engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory engineers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all laboratory engineers. Comparatively, 14.6% of laboratory engineers are Asian and 8.9% of laboratory engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.5%
- Asian, 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Laboratory engineer race
| Laboratory engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Laboratory engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.71% | 3.40% | 12.46% | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 75.77% | 3.40% | 12.24% | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 76.20% | 3.63% | 11.40% | 7.20% |
| 2013 | 75.77% | 2.88% | 12.89% | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 73.80% | 2.98% | 14.01% | 7.62% |
| 2015 | 74.28% | 3.22% | 12.62% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 72.30% | 3.42% | 13.71% | 8.81% |
| 2017 | 73.02% | 2.70% | 13.43% | 8.73% |
| 2018 | 73.81% | 3.01% | 13.07% | 7.97% |
| 2019 | 72.26% | 3.26% | 13.58% | 8.25% |
| 2020 | 68.75% | 2.97% | 15.08% | 9.60% |
| 2021 | 68.50% | 3.31% | 14.58% | 8.93% |
Laboratory engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino laboratory engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laboratory engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,251 |
| White | $90,531 |
| Black or African American | $83,648 |
| Asian | $89,709 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,667 |
Average laboratory engineer age
See how the average age of laboratory engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory 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 |
Laboratory engineer age breakdown
The average age of laboratory engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the laboratory engineer population.
Laboratory engineer age breakdown
| Laboratory Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Laboratory engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of laboratory engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Laboratory engineers by degree level
| Laboratory engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Laboratory engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laboratory engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $116,668 annually. With a Master's degree, laboratory engineers earn a median annual income of $105,837 compared to $91,088 for laboratory engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,837 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,088 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,668 |
Laboratory engineer employment statistics
Most laboratory engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where laboratory engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory engineers work.
Laboratory engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Laboratory engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laboratory engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Laboratory engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory engineers are technology, manufacturing and education.
Laboratory engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Laboratory engineer turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory 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 laboratory engineer tenure
The average laboratory engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,051 laboratory engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Laboratory engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 20,066 |
| Laboratory Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Mine Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,003 |
| Contracted Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 18,569 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Similar laboratory engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 20,066 |
| Mine Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,003 |
| Contracted Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 18,569 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory engineers
The most common foreign language among laboratory engineers is Spanish at 34.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 11.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 34.9%
- Carrier, 11.6%
- Arabic, 9.3%
- Chinese, 7.0%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Other, 32.5%
Laboratory engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.9% |
| Carrier | 11.6% |
| Arabic | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 7.0% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Other | 32.5% |
