Licensed marine engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed marine engineer gender statistics
17.4% of licensed marine engineers are women and 82.6% of licensed marine engineers are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Licensed marine engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Licensed marine engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,854
Female income
$78,896
Licensed marine engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed marine engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of licensed marine engineers are female.
Licensed marine engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.82% | 24.18% |
| 2011 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2012 | 81.28% | 18.72% |
| 2013 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2014 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2015 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2016 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2017 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2019 | 83.62% | 16.38% |
| 2020 | 81.31% | 18.69% |
| 2021 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
Licensed marine engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared licensed marine 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% |
| Licensed Marine Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Licensed marine engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed marine engineers is White, which makes up 72.9% of all licensed marine engineers. Comparatively, 8.6% of licensed marine engineers are Black or African American and 7.6% of licensed marine engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Licensed marine engineer race
| Licensed marine engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Licensed marine engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed marine engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed marine engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.16% | 5.85% | 6.60% | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 75.29% | 7.44% | 9.00% | 5.20% |
| 2012 | 71.69% | 13.14% | 6.92% | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 72.92% | 8.11% | 10.34% | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 69.68% | 11.38% | 7.32% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 71.23% | 8.05% | 10.87% | 7.12% |
| 2016 | 74.42% | 5.28% | 11.21% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 69.36% | 9.19% | 11.55% | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 70.83% | 9.52% | 5.51% | 10.23% |
| 2019 | 75.01% | 9.65% | 6.66% | 5.65% |
| 2020 | 61.57% | 11.16% | 7.61% | 12.00% |
| 2021 | 72.93% | 8.55% | 6.18% | 7.62% |
Licensed marine engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian licensed marine engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american licensed marine engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,725.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,687 |
| White | $81,356 |
| Black or African American | $79,725 |
| Asian | $85,779 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,874 |
Licensed marine engineer age breakdown
The average age of licensed marine engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the licensed marine engineer population.
Licensed marine engineer age breakdown
| Licensed Marine Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Licensed marine engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed marine engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of licensed marine engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Licensed marine engineers by degree level
| Licensed marine engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Licensed marine engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed marine engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,507 annually. With a Master's degree, licensed marine engineers earn a median annual income of $95,196 compared to $83,568 for licensed marine engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,196 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,568 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,507 |
Licensed marine engineer employment statistics
Most licensed marine engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where licensed marine engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed marine engineers work.
Licensed marine engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Licensed marine engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the licensed marine engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most licensed marine engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Licensed marine engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 12% |
Licensed marine engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed marine engineers are energy, transportation and government.
Licensed marine engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Government | 9% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Licensed marine engineer turnover and employment statistics
Licensed marine engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed marine engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed marine engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed marine engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.39% |
| 2011 | 3.05% |
| 2012 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.01% |
| 2021 | 2.35% |
Average licensed marine engineer tenure
The average licensed marine engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 206 licensed marine engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed marine engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Licensed marine engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed marine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 152,621 |
| Mining Manager | 5.25% | 3,596 |
| Principal Design Engineer | 6.39% | 120,887 |
| Licensed Marine Engineer | 6.94% | - |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
Similar licensed marine engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 152,621 |
| Mining Manager | 5.25% | 3,596 |
| Principal Design Engineer | 6.39% | 120,887 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed marine engineers
The most common foreign language among licensed marine engineers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gothic at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Gothic, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Licensed marine engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Gothic | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |