Mechanical field engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical field engineer gender statistics
6.5% of mechanical field engineers are women and 93.5% of mechanical field engineers are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Mechanical field engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Mechanical field engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,899
Female income
$82,013
Mechanical field engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical field engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of mechanical field engineers are female.
Mechanical field engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2014 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2016 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2017 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
Mechanical field engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical field 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% |
| Mechanical Field Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanical field engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical field engineers is White, which makes up 72.2% of all mechanical field engineers. Comparatively, 10.3% of mechanical field engineers are Asian and 9.4% of mechanical field engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.2%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Mechanical field engineer race
| Mechanical field engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Mechanical field engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical field engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical field engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.38% | 3.51% | 8.18% | 7.05% |
| 2011 | 79.44% | 3.51% | 7.96% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 79.88% | 3.73% | 7.12% | 7.68% |
| 2013 | 79.44% | 2.98% | 8.61% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 77.47% | 3.08% | 9.73% | 8.10% |
| 2015 | 77.95% | 3.33% | 8.34% | 8.69% |
| 2016 | 75.98% | 3.53% | 9.43% | 9.29% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 2.81% | 9.15% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 77.48% | 3.12% | 8.79% | 8.44% |
| 2019 | 75.93% | 3.36% | 9.30% | 8.72% |
| 2020 | 72.43% | 3.07% | 10.80% | 10.08% |
| 2021 | 72.17% | 3.42% | 10.30% | 9.40% |
Mechanical field engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mechanical field engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical field engineers have the lowest average salary at $75,967.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,000 |
| White | $80,914 |
| Black or African American | $75,967 |
| Asian | $80,328 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,434 |
Average mechanical field engineer age
See how the average age of mechanical field engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical field 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 |
Mechanical field engineer age breakdown
The average age of mechanical field engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the mechanical field engineer population.
Mechanical field engineer age breakdown
| Mechanical Field Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mechanical field engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical field engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of mechanical field engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Mechanical field engineers by degree level
| Mechanical field engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Mechanical field engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical field engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,065 annually. With a Master's degree, mechanical field engineers earn a median annual income of $91,655 compared to $81,311 for mechanical field engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,311 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,065 |
Mechanical field engineer employment statistics
Most mechanical field engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where mechanical field engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical field engineers work.
Mechanical field engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Mechanical field engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical field engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical field engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mechanical field engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 4% |
Mechanical field engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical field engineers are energy, construction and manufacturing.
Mechanical field engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mechanical field engineer turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical field engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical field engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical field engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical field 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 mechanical field engineer tenure
The average mechanical field engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 820 mechanical field engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical field engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Mechanical field engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lean SIX Sigma Black Belt | 3.67% | 7,134 |
| Mechanical Field Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 15,188 |
| Solar Engineer | 6.39% | 40,951 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Similar mechanical field engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lean SIX Sigma Black Belt | 3.67% | 7,134 |
| Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 15,188 |
| Solar Engineer | 6.39% | 40,951 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical field engineers
The most common foreign language among mechanical field engineers is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 23.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 23.5%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- Carrier, 23.5%
- Arabic, 23.5%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 11.8%
Mechanical field engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| Carrier | 23.5% |
| Arabic | 23.5% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.8% |
