Mechanical research engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical research engineer gender statistics
9.4% of mechanical research engineers are women and 90.6% of mechanical research engineers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Mechanical research engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Mechanical research engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,961
Female income
$86,252
Mechanical research engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical research engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of mechanical research engineers are female.
Mechanical research engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2012 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2015 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2016 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2017 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2018 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
Mechanical research engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical 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% |
| Mechanical Research Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanical research engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical research engineers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all mechanical research engineers. Comparatively, 16.9% of mechanical research engineers are Asian and 7.9% of mechanical research engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Asian, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Mechanical research engineer race
| Mechanical research engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Asian | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Mechanical research engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical research engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical research engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.77% | 3.16% | 14.78% | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 74.83% | 3.16% | 14.56% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 75.26% | 3.39% | 13.72% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 74.83% | 2.64% | 15.21% | 5.55% |
| 2014 | 72.86% | 2.74% | 16.33% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | 73.34% | 2.99% | 14.94% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 71.36% | 3.18% | 16.03% | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 72.08% | 2.47% | 15.75% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 72.87% | 2.78% | 15.39% | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 71.32% | 3.02% | 15.89% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 67.81% | 2.73% | 17.39% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 67.56% | 3.08% | 16.89% | 7.85% |
Mechanical research engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mechanical research engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical research engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,705.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,071 |
| White | $85,061 |
| Black or African American | $79,705 |
| Asian | $84,425 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,708 |
Average mechanical research engineer age
See how the average age of mechanical research engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical research 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 research engineer age breakdown
The average age of mechanical research engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the mechanical research engineer population.
Mechanical research engineer age breakdown
| Mechanical Research Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mechanical research engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical research engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of mechanical research engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Mechanical research engineers by degree level
| Mechanical research engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Mechanical research engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical research engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,793 annually. With a Master's degree, mechanical research engineers earn a median annual income of $96,723 compared to $85,491 for mechanical research engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,723 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,491 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,793 |
Mechanical research engineer employment statistics
Most mechanical research engineers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where mechanical research engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical research engineers work.
Mechanical research engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Mechanical research engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical research engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical research engineers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Mechanical research engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 6% |
Mechanical research engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical research engineers are education, manufacturing and professional.
Mechanical research engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Mechanical research engineer turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical research engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical research engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical research engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical research 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 research engineer tenure
The average mechanical research engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 mechanical research engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical research engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mechanical research engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Mechanical Research Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Equipment Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 18,315 |
| Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 65,722 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Similar mechanical research engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Equipment Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 18,315 |
| Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 65,722 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical research engineers
The most common foreign language among mechanical research engineers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 16.0%
- Portuguese, 8.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- Nepali, 4.0%
- Other, 24.0%
Mechanical research engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 16.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| Nepali | 4.0% |
| Other | 24.0% |
