Marine engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine engineer gender statistics
8.5% of marine engineers are women and 91.5% of marine engineers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Marine engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Marine engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,184
Female income
$94,397
Marine engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of marine engineers are female.
Marine engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2011 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2012 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2013 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 2015 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2016 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2017 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2018 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2020 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
Marine engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Marine Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Marine engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine engineers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all marine engineers. Comparatively, 8.4% of marine engineers are Black or African American and 7.5% of marine engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.3%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Marine engineer race
| Marine engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Marine engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how marine engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 5.69% | 7.53% | 4.80% |
| 2011 | 74.64% | 7.28% | 9.94% | 5.08% |
| 2012 | 71.04% | 12.98% | 7.85% | 5.67% |
| 2013 | 72.27% | 7.95% | 11.28% | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 69.03% | 11.22% | 8.25% | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 70.57% | 7.89% | 11.81% | 7.00% |
| 2016 | 73.77% | 5.12% | 12.14% | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 68.70% | 9.03% | 12.48% | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 70.18% | 9.36% | 6.44% | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 74.36% | 9.49% | 7.60% | 5.53% |
| 2020 | 60.92% | 11.00% | 8.54% | 11.88% |
| 2021 | 72.28% | 8.39% | 7.11% | 7.51% |
Marine engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine engineers have the lowest average salary at $95,457.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,252 |
| White | $97,546 |
| Black or African American | $95,457 |
| Asian | $103,223 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,648 |
Marine engineer age breakdown
The average age of marine engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the marine engineer population.
Marine engineer age breakdown
| Marine Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Marine engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for marine engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of marine engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Marine engineers by degree level
| Marine engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Marine engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,088 annually. With a Master's degree, marine engineers earn a median annual income of $115,378 compared to $100,383 for marine engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,378 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,383 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,088 |
Marine engineer employment statistics
Most marine engineers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where marine engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine engineers work.
Marine engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Marine engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the marine engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Marine engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 7% |
Marine engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine engineers are transportation, manufacturing and technology.
Marine engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Marine engineer turnover and employment statistics
Marine engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 marine engineer tenure
The average marine engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 864 marine engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Marine engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Expert | 3.67% | 59,794 |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 56,779 |
| Marine Engineer | 6.94% | - |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
Similar marine engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Expert | 3.67% | 59,794 |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 56,779 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine engineers
The most common foreign language among marine engineers is Carrier at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 18.8%.
- Carrier, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Arabic, 18.8%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Hindi, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Marine engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 18.8% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Hindi | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
