Materials development engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Materials development engineer gender statistics
37.6% of materials development engineers are women and 62.4% of materials development engineers are men.
- Male, 62.4%
- Female, 37.6%
Materials development engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.4% |
| Female | 37.6% |
Materials development engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,610
Female income
$84,393
Materials development engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in materials development engineer positions over time. Currently, 37.6% of materials development engineers are female.
Materials development engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 2011 | 64.47% | 35.53% |
| 2012 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2013 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2014 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2015 | 61.60% | 38.40% |
| 2016 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2017 | 66.39% | 33.61% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2019 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2020 | 52.02% | 47.98% |
| 2021 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
Materials development engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared materials development 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% |
| Materials Development Engineer | 62% | 38% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Materials development engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among materials development engineers is White, which makes up 66.9% of all materials development engineers. Comparatively, 19.3% of materials development engineers are Asian and 8.0% of materials development engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 19.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Black or African American, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Materials development engineer race
| Materials development engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Materials development engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how materials development engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Materials development engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.74% | 2.47% | 22.12% | 3.84% |
| 2011 | 73.69% | 5.18% | 15.50% | 4.24% |
| 2012 | 75.58% | 3.29% | 14.77% | 5.19% |
| 2013 | 70.42% | 4.07% | 17.90% | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 74.54% | 4.28% | 14.93% | 4.64% |
| 2015 | 70.96% | 3.25% | 18.56% | 5.47% |
| 2016 | 67.58% | 3.71% | 20.45% | 7.04% |
| 2017 | 69.00% | 2.87% | 20.17% | 6.32% |
| 2018 | 68.78% | 3.40% | 20.40% | 5.61% |
| 2019 | 71.12% | 3.30% | 16.75% | 6.16% |
| 2020 | 65.65% | 3.53% | 18.73% | 9.07% |
| 2021 | 66.90% | 2.02% | 19.27% | 7.99% |
Materials development engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian materials development engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown materials development engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,625.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,625 |
| White | $86,856 |
| Black or African American | $88,674 |
| Asian | $91,398 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,584 |
Average materials development engineer age
See how the average age of materials development engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Materials development engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 42 | 37.5 |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Materials development engineer age breakdown
The average age of materials development engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the materials development engineer population.
Materials development engineer age breakdown
| Materials Development Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Materials development engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for materials development engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of materials development engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Materials development engineers by degree level
| Materials development engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Materials development engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,955 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,924 |
Materials development engineer employment statistics
Most materials development engineers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where materials development engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where materials development engineers work.
Materials development engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Materials development engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the materials development engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most materials development engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Materials development engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 1% |
Materials development engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for materials development engineers are manufacturing, technology and education.
Materials development engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Materials development engineer turnover and employment statistics
Materials development engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for materials development engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Materials development engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Materials development engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 2.21% |
| 2018 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 4.07% |
Average materials development engineer tenure
The average materials development engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 materials development engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Materials development engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Materials development engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of materials development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Photogrammetrist | 3.67% | 34,192 |
| Mud Engineer | 5.25% | 26,045 |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 92,795 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | - |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Similar materials development engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Photogrammetrist | 3.67% | 34,192 |
| Mud Engineer | 5.25% | 26,045 |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 92,795 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Foreign languages spoken by materials development engineers
The most common foreign language among materials development engineers is Spanish at 15.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.5% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 15.8%
- Chinese, 10.5%
- Cantonese, 10.5%
- Mandarin, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Other, 47.4%
Materials development engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 15.8% |
| Chinese | 10.5% |
| Cantonese | 10.5% |
| Mandarin | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Other | 47.4% |
