Mechanical systems designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical systems designer gender statistics
8.6% of mechanical systems designers are women and 91.4% of mechanical systems designers are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Mechanical systems designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Mechanical systems designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,329
Female income
$75,690
Mechanical systems designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical systems designer positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of mechanical systems designers are female.
Mechanical systems designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2015 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
| 2016 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2020 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
Mechanical systems designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical systems designers 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 Systems Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Mechanical systems designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical systems designers is White, which makes up 69.9% of all mechanical systems designers. Comparatively, 12.4% of mechanical systems designers are Asian and 9.5% of mechanical systems designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.9%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mechanical systems designer race
| Mechanical systems designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mechanical systems designer race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical systems designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical systems designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.14% | 3.53% | 10.25% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 77.21% | 3.54% | 10.03% | 7.48% |
| 2012 | 77.64% | 3.76% | 9.19% | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 77.21% | 3.01% | 10.69% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 3.11% | 11.80% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 75.72% | 3.36% | 10.41% | 8.82% |
| 2016 | 73.74% | 3.55% | 11.50% | 9.41% |
| 2017 | 74.46% | 2.84% | 11.23% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 75.24% | 3.15% | 10.86% | 8.57% |
| 2019 | 73.70% | 3.39% | 11.37% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 70.19% | 3.10% | 12.87% | 10.20% |
| 2021 | 69.93% | 3.45% | 12.37% | 9.53% |
Mechanical systems designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mechanical systems designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical systems designers have the lowest average salary at $68,974.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,442 |
| White | $74,461 |
| Black or African American | $68,974 |
| Asian | $73,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,161 |
Average mechanical systems designer age
See how the average age of mechanical systems designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical systems designer 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 systems designer age breakdown
The average age of mechanical systems designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the mechanical systems designer population.
Mechanical systems designer age breakdown
| Mechanical Systems Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mechanical systems designer educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical systems designers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of mechanical systems designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mechanical systems designers by degree level
| Mechanical systems designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mechanical systems designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical systems designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,186 annually. With a Master's degree, mechanical systems designers earn a median annual income of $86,618 compared to $74,904 for mechanical systems designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,618 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,904 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,186 |
Mechanical systems designer employment statistics
Most mechanical systems designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mechanical systems designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical systems designers work.
Mechanical systems designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Mechanical systems designer jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical systems designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical systems designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mechanical systems designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Mechanical systems designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical systems designers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Mechanical systems designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Mechanical systems designer turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical systems designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical systems designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical systems designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical systems designer 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 systems designer tenure
The average mechanical systems designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 mechanical systems designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical systems designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Mechanical systems designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical systems designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Engineer, Manufacturing | 3.67% | 56,501 |
| Mechanical Systems Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Gas Engine Operator | 5.25% | 28,780 |
| Electrical Engineer Internship | 6.39% | 80,744 |
| Weight Engineer | 7.54% | 5,045 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Similar mechanical systems designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Engineer, Manufacturing | 3.67% | 56,501 |
| Gas Engine Operator | 5.25% | 28,780 |
| Electrical Engineer Internship | 6.39% | 80,744 |
| Weight Engineer | 7.54% | 5,045 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical systems designers
- Carrier, 60.0%
- Spanish, 40.0%
Mechanical systems designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 60.0% |
| Spanish | 40.0% |