Materials research engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Materials research engineer demographics by:
Materials research engineer gender statistics
33.8% of materials research engineers are women and 66.2% of materials research engineers are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Materials research engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Materials research engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,800
Female income
$85,515
Materials research engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in materials research engineer positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of materials research engineers are female.
Materials research engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2011 | 68.14% | 31.86% |
| 2012 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2013 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2014 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2015 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2016 | 70.30% | 29.70% |
| 2017 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2018 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2019 | 64.96% | 35.04% |
| 2020 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2021 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
Materials research engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared materials research 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 Research Engineer | 66% | 34% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Materials research engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among materials research engineers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all materials research engineers. Comparatively, 19.6% of materials research engineers are Asian and 8.0% of materials research engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 19.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Black or African American, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Materials research engineer race
| Materials research engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 19.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Materials research engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how materials research engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Materials research engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.29% | 2.52% | 22.46% | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 73.24% | 5.23% | 15.85% | 4.29% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 3.33% | 15.11% | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 69.97% | 4.12% | 18.25% | 5.52% |
| 2014 | 74.09% | 4.33% | 15.28% | 4.70% |
| 2015 | 70.51% | 3.29% | 18.90% | 5.52% |
| 2016 | 67.14% | 3.75% | 20.79% | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 68.55% | 2.92% | 20.51% | 6.37% |
| 2018 | 68.33% | 3.44% | 20.75% | 5.67% |
| 2019 | 70.67% | 3.35% | 17.09% | 6.22% |
| 2020 | 65.20% | 3.58% | 19.08% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 66.45% | 2.06% | 19.61% | 8.05% |
Materials research engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian materials research engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown materials research engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,783 |
| White | $88,018 |
| Black or African American | $89,866 |
| Asian | $92,634 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,790 |
Average materials research engineer age
See how the average age of materials research engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Materials research engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 42 | 37.5 |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Materials research engineer age breakdown
The average age of materials research engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the materials research engineer population.
Materials research engineer age breakdown
| Materials Research Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Materials research engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for materials research engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of materials research 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 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Materials research engineers by degree level
| Materials research engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Materials research engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,331 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,071 |
Materials research engineer employment statistics
Most materials research engineers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where materials research engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where materials research engineers work.
Materials research engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Materials research engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the materials research engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most materials research engineers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Materials research engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 8% |
Materials research engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for materials research engineers are education, technology and manufacturing.
Materials research engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Materials research engineer turnover and employment statistics
Materials research engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for materials research engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Materials research engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Materials research 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 research engineer tenure
The average materials research engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 310 materials research engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Materials research engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Materials research engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of materials research 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 Industrial Engineer | 3.67% | 49,895 |
| Commercial Engineer | 5.25% | 34,390 |
| Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 82,332 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | - |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Similar materials research engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Industrial Engineer | 3.67% | 49,895 |
| Commercial Engineer | 5.25% | 34,390 |
| Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 82,332 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by materials research engineers
The most common foreign language among materials research engineers is Spanish at 31.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 13.6% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 31.8%
- Korean, 13.6%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Other, 27.3%
Materials research engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.8% |
| Korean | 13.6% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.3% |
