Mechanical engineering director demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical engineering director gender statistics
8.7% of mechanical engineering directors are women and 91.3% of mechanical engineering directors are men.
- Male, 91.3%
- Female, 8.7%
Mechanical engineering director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.3% |
| Female | 8.7% |
Mechanical engineering director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$119,300
Female income
$111,031
Mechanical engineering director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical engineering director positions over time. Currently, 8.7% of mechanical engineering directors are female.
Mechanical engineering director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2012 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2015 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2016 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2017 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2018 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2019 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2020 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
Mechanical engineering director related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical engineering directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Mechanical Engineering Director | 91% | 9% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanical engineering director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical engineering directors is White, which makes up 68.9% of all mechanical engineering directors. Comparatively, 14.5% of mechanical engineering directors are Asian and 8.7% of mechanical engineering directors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.9%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mechanical engineering director race
| Mechanical engineering director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mechanical engineering director race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical engineering director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical engineering director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.56% | 2.56% | 10.67% | 6.26% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 2.55% | 10.24% | 6.13% |
| 2012 | 78.30% | 3.35% | 10.50% | 6.01% |
| 2013 | 75.20% | 2.98% | 12.95% | 6.93% |
| 2014 | 76.38% | 2.66% | 12.67% | 6.12% |
| 2015 | 75.15% | 3.12% | 12.67% | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 74.69% | 2.42% | 13.73% | 7.08% |
| 2017 | 75.13% | 3.31% | 12.21% | 7.00% |
| 2018 | 74.68% | 2.40% | 13.40% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 74.85% | 2.45% | 12.90% | 7.11% |
| 2020 | 72.17% | 2.53% | 14.90% | 6.70% |
| 2021 | 68.93% | 3.06% | 14.48% | 8.71% |
Mechanical engineering director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mechanical engineering directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino mechanical engineering directors have the lowest average salary at $111,960.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $121,219 |
| White | $116,411 |
| Black or African American | $112,064 |
| Asian | $136,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,960 |
Average mechanical engineering director age
See how the average age of mechanical engineering directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical engineering director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Mechanical engineering director age breakdown
The average age of mechanical engineering directors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the mechanical engineering director population.
Mechanical engineering director age breakdown
| Mechanical Engineering Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Mechanical engineering director educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical engineering directors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of mechanical engineering directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Mechanical engineering directors by degree level
| Mechanical engineering director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Mechanical engineering director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical engineering directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $174,937 annually. With a Master's degree, mechanical engineering directors earn a median annual income of $152,393 compared to $134,518 for mechanical engineering directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $152,393 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $134,518 |
| Doctorate Degree | $174,937 |
Mechanical engineering director employment statistics
Most mechanical engineering directors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where mechanical engineering directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical engineering directors work.
Mechanical engineering director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Mechanical engineering director jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical engineering director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical engineering directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mechanical engineering director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Mechanical engineering director jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical engineering directors are technology, professional and health care.
Mechanical engineering director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Mechanical engineering director turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical engineering director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical engineering directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical engineering director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical engineering director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average mechanical engineering director tenure
The average mechanical engineering director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 152 mechanical engineering directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical engineering director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mechanical engineering director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical engineering directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,755 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Mechanical Engineering Director | 8.93% | - |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Housing Relocation | 11.54% | 2,122 |
| Clinical Services Director | 11.66% | 127,948 |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | 16,411 |
Similar mechanical engineering director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,755 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Housing Relocation | 11.54% | 2,122 |
| Clinical Services Director | 11.66% | 127,948 |
| Child Welfare Director | 14.16% | 16,411 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical engineering directors
The most common foreign language among mechanical engineering directors is Japanese at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Japanese, 30.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Mechanical engineering director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 30.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
