Machining engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Machining engineer demographics by:
Machining engineer gender statistics
6.5% of machining engineers are women and 93.5% of machining engineers are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Machining engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Machining engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$119,464
Female income
$123,488
Machining engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machining engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of machining engineers are female.
Machining engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2013 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2014 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2015 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2017 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2019 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2020 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Machining engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared machining 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% |
| Machining Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Machining engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machining engineers is White, which makes up 68.0% of all machining engineers. Comparatively, 14.9% of machining engineers are Asian and 9.1% of machining engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Machining engineer race
| Machining engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Machining engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how machining engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machining engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.17% | 3.44% | 12.74% | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 75.23% | 3.45% | 12.52% | 7.08% |
| 2012 | 75.67% | 3.67% | 11.68% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 75.23% | 2.92% | 13.17% | 6.83% |
| 2014 | 73.26% | 3.02% | 14.29% | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 73.74% | 3.27% | 12.90% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 3.47% | 13.99% | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 72.48% | 2.75% | 13.71% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 73.27% | 3.06% | 13.35% | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 71.72% | 3.30% | 13.86% | 8.45% |
| 2020 | 68.22% | 3.01% | 15.36% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 67.96% | 3.36% | 14.86% | 9.13% |
Machining engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino machining engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machining engineers have the lowest average salary at $112,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,655 |
| White | $121,392 |
| Black or African American | $112,053 |
| Asian | $120,277 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $124,293 |
Average machining engineer age
See how the average age of machining engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machining 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 |
Machining engineer age breakdown
The average age of machining engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the machining engineer population.
Machining engineer age breakdown
| Machining Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Machining engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for machining engineers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of machining engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Machining engineers by degree level
| Machining engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Machining engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machining engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $156,936 annually. With a Master's degree, machining engineers earn a median annual income of $142,193 compared to $122,148 for machining engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $142,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $122,148 |
| Doctorate Degree | $156,936 |
Machining engineer employment statistics
Most machining engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where machining engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machining engineers work.
Machining engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Machining engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the machining engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machining engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machining engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 1% |
Machining engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for machining engineers are technology, internet and professional.
Machining engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Start-up | 19% |
| Internet | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Machining engineer turnover and employment statistics
Machining engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machining engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machining engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machining 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 machining engineer tenure
The average machining engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 machining engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Machining engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Machining engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machining 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Division Engineer | 3.67% | 38,979 |
| Machining Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | 90,479 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
Similar machining engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Division Engineer | 3.67% | 38,979 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | 90,479 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
Foreign languages spoken by machining engineers
The most common foreign language among machining engineers is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Machining engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
