Military aircraft designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Military aircraft designer gender statistics
21.9% of military aircraft designers are women and 78.1% of military aircraft designers are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Military aircraft designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Military aircraft designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,740
Female income
$76,769
Military aircraft designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in military aircraft designer positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of military aircraft designers are female.
Military aircraft designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| 2011 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2012 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2013 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2014 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2015 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
| 2016 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2017 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2018 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2019 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2020 | 79.48% | 20.52% |
| 2021 | 78.13% | 21.88% |
Military aircraft designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared military aircraft 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% |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 78% | 22% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Military aircraft designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among military aircraft designers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all military aircraft designers. Comparatively, 12.1% of military aircraft designers are Asian and 7.6% of military aircraft designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.3%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Military aircraft designer race
| Military aircraft designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Military aircraft designer race and ethnicity over time
See how military aircraft designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Military aircraft designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.50% | 3.54% | 12.29% | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 78.27% | 3.29% | 10.70% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 77.93% | 3.36% | 12.56% | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 76.83% | 3.68% | 12.32% | 5.27% |
| 2014 | 76.04% | 2.42% | 14.02% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 75.29% | 2.58% | 12.03% | 7.59% |
| 2016 | 76.68% | 2.66% | 10.03% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 75.88% | 2.67% | 11.79% | 6.62% |
| 2018 | 74.44% | 2.67% | 13.48% | 6.62% |
| 2019 | 76.37% | 3.05% | 11.42% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 71.72% | 2.70% | 13.73% | 7.88% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 3.56% | 12.08% | 7.57% |
Military aircraft designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian military aircraft designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino military aircraft designers have the lowest average salary at $73,660.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,505 |
| White | $78,272 |
| Black or African American | $74,502 |
| Asian | $78,923 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,660 |
Average military aircraft designer age
See how the average age of military aircraft designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Military aircraft designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Military aircraft designer age breakdown
The average age of military aircraft designers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the military aircraft designer population.
Military aircraft designer age breakdown
| Military Aircraft Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Military aircraft designer educational attainment
The most common degree for military aircraft designers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of military aircraft designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 6%
Military aircraft designers by degree level
| Military aircraft designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Military aircraft designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, military aircraft designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,526 annually. With a Master's degree, military aircraft designers earn a median annual income of $93,065 compared to $82,690 for military aircraft designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,065 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,690 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,526 |
Military aircraft designer turnover and employment statistics
Military aircraft designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for military aircraft designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Military aircraft designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Military aircraft designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average military aircraft designer tenure
The average military aircraft designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 military aircraft designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Military aircraft designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Military aircraft designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of military aircraft 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Engineer | 3.67% | 53,744 |
| Principal Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 91,957 |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Designer | 6.39% | 81,243 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | - |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Environmental Program Manager | 12.89% | 101,160 |
Similar military aircraft designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Engineer | 3.67% | 53,744 |
| Principal Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 91,957 |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Designer | 6.39% | 81,243 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Environmental Program Manager | 12.89% | 101,160 |