Medical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical engineer gender statistics
18.9% of medical engineers are women and 81.1% of medical engineers are men.
- Male, 81.1%
- Female, 18.9%
Medical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.1% |
| Female | 18.9% |
Medical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,193
Female income
$88,310
Medical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical engineer positions over time. Currently, 18.9% of medical engineers are female.
Medical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2011 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2013 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2014 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2015 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 82.44% | 17.56% |
| 2020 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2021 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
Medical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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% |
| Medical Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Medical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical engineers is White, which makes up 61.7% of all medical engineers. Comparatively, 17.5% of medical engineers are Asian and 7.8% of medical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.7%
- Asian, 17.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Medical engineer race
| Medical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Asian | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Medical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how medical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.06% | 5.10% | 14.61% | 3.38% |
| 2011 | 65.27% | 5.90% | 19.01% | 5.49% |
| 2012 | 63.11% | 7.33% | 19.98% | 6.83% |
| 2013 | 65.51% | 4.42% | 23.23% | 5.03% |
| 2014 | 65.36% | 6.58% | 15.59% | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 70.57% | 6.53% | 17.88% | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 59.28% | 7.55% | 21.77% | 9.19% |
| 2017 | 63.03% | 4.53% | 18.02% | 9.20% |
| 2018 | 60.44% | 4.15% | 24.00% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 62.56% | 6.25% | 17.23% | 10.24% |
| 2020 | 61.66% | 4.08% | 20.95% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 61.72% | 7.16% | 17.54% | 7.78% |
Medical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown medical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical engineers have the lowest average salary at $77,653.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,503 |
| White | $89,682 |
| Black or African American | $77,653 |
| Asian | $90,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,264 |
Medical engineer age breakdown
The average age of medical engineers is 30-40 years years old, representing 34% of the medical engineer population.
Medical engineer age breakdown
| Medical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Medical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for medical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of medical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Medical engineers by degree level
| Medical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Medical engineer employment statistics
Most medical engineers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical engineers work.
Medical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Medical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the medical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 5% |
Medical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical engineers are health care, manufacturing and education.
Medical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 42% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Medical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Medical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 3.78% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 3.27% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 3.18% |
Average medical engineer tenure
The average medical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 185 medical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Medical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 118,696 |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Engineer In Charge | 6.39% | 28,324 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Medical Engineer | 13.07% | - |
Similar medical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 118,696 |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Engineer In Charge | 6.39% | 28,324 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical engineers
The most common foreign language among medical engineers is Hindi at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Hindi, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Gujarati, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Medical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Gujarati | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |
