Machine designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine designer gender statistics
5.4% of machine designers are women and 94.6% of machine designers are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Machine designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Machine designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,682
Female income
$69,817
Machine designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine designer positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of machine designers are female.
Machine designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2011 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2013 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2014 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2016 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2018 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2019 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2021 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
Machine designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine designers 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 Designer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Machine designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine designers is White, which makes up 71.7% of all machine designers. Comparatively, 10.2% of machine designers are Asian and 9.9% of machine designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.7%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Machine designer race
| Machine designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Machine designer race and ethnicity over time
See how machine designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.92% | 3.61% | 8.04% | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 78.99% | 3.61% | 7.83% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 79.42% | 3.83% | 6.99% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 78.99% | 3.09% | 8.48% | 7.56% |
| 2014 | 77.02% | 3.18% | 9.59% | 8.56% |
| 2015 | 77.50% | 3.43% | 8.21% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 75.52% | 3.63% | 9.30% | 9.74% |
| 2017 | 76.24% | 2.91% | 9.02% | 9.67% |
| 2018 | 77.02% | 3.22% | 8.66% | 8.90% |
| 2019 | 75.48% | 3.47% | 9.16% | 9.18% |
| 2020 | 71.97% | 3.17% | 10.66% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 71.71% | 3.52% | 10.16% | 9.86% |
Machine designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino machine designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine designers have the lowest average salary at $63,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,784 |
| White | $68,706 |
| Black or African American | $63,740 |
| Asian | $68,114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,243 |
Average machine designer age
See how the average age of machine designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine designer 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 designer age breakdown
The average age of machine designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the machine designer population.
Machine designer age breakdown
| Machine Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Machine designer educational attainment
The most common degree for machine designers is associate degree, with 45% of machine designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Diploma, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Machine designers by degree level
| Machine designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Machine designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,400 annually. With a Master's degree, machine designers earn a median annual income of $79,682 compared to $69,107 for machine designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,682 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,107 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,400 |
Machine designer employment statistics
Most machine designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine designers work.
Machine designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Machine designer jobs by company type
Employees with the machine designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 70% |
Machine designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine designers are manufacturing, professional and education.
Machine designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Machine designer turnover and employment statistics
Machine designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine designer 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 designer tenure
The average machine designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 786 machine designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Machine designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant-User Experience | 3.67% | 24,606 |
| Machine Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Commercial Engineer | 5.25% | 34,390 |
| Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer | 6.39% | 68,303 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar machine designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant-User Experience | 3.67% | 24,606 |
| Commercial Engineer | 5.25% | 34,390 |
| Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer | 6.39% | 68,303 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine designers
The most common foreign language among machine designers is Spanish at 27.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 27.8%
- German, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Nepali, 5.6%
- Other, 22.1%
Machine designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.8% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Nepali | 5.6% |
| Other | 22.1% |
