Machine design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine design engineer gender statistics
3.6% of machine design engineers are women and 96.4% of machine design engineers are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Machine design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Machine design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,198
Female income
$79,255
Machine design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine design engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of machine design engineers are female.
Machine design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2011 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2013 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2014 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2018 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2021 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
Machine design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine design 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% |
| Machine Design Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Machine design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine design engineers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all machine design engineers. Comparatively, 10.3% of machine design engineers are Asian and 9.5% of machine design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Machine design engineer race
| Machine design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Machine design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how machine design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.25% | 3.53% | 8.14% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 3.54% | 7.92% | 7.48% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 3.76% | 7.08% | 7.81% |
| 2013 | 79.31% | 3.01% | 8.57% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 77.34% | 3.11% | 9.69% | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 77.82% | 3.36% | 8.30% | 8.83% |
| 2016 | 75.84% | 3.56% | 9.39% | 9.42% |
| 2017 | 76.56% | 2.84% | 9.11% | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 77.35% | 3.15% | 8.75% | 8.57% |
| 2019 | 75.80% | 3.39% | 9.26% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 72.29% | 3.10% | 10.76% | 10.21% |
| 2021 | 72.04% | 3.45% | 10.26% | 9.54% |
Machine design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino machine design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine design engineers have the lowest average salary at $73,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,296 |
| White | $78,185 |
| Black or African American | $73,372 |
| Asian | $77,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,664 |
Average machine design engineer age
See how the average age of machine design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine design 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 |
Machine design engineer age breakdown
The average age of machine design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the machine design engineer population.
Machine design engineer age breakdown
| Machine Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Machine design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for machine design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of machine design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Machine design engineers by degree level
| Machine design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Machine design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,861 annually. With a Master's degree, machine design engineers earn a median annual income of $88,642 compared to $78,572 for machine design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,642 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,572 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,861 |
Machine design engineer employment statistics
Most machine design engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine design engineers work.
Machine design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Machine design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the machine design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 69% |
Machine design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine design engineers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Machine design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Machine design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Machine design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine design 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 machine design engineer tenure
The average machine design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 423 machine design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Machine design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine design 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 |
| Machine Design Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Ore Dressing Engineer | 5.25% | 2,397 |
| Electrical Technical Specialist | 6.39% | 96,841 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Similar machine design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Supplier Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 74,475 |
| Ore Dressing Engineer | 5.25% | 2,397 |
| Electrical Technical Specialist | 6.39% | 96,841 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine design engineers
The most common foreign language among machine design engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Filipino, 16.7%
Machine design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Filipino | 16.7% |
