Mine development engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mine development engineer gender statistics
9.4% of mine development engineers are women and 90.6% of mine development engineers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Mine development engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Mine development engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,302
Female income
$80,676
Mine development engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mine development engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of mine development engineers are female.
Mine development engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2014 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2015 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2016 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2017 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2018 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 90.63% | 9.38% |
Mine development engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mine development 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% |
| Mine Development Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Mine development engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mine development engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all mine development engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of mine development engineers are Asian and 7.5% of mine development engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Mine development engineer race
| Mine development engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Mine development engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how mine development engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mine development engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Mine development engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mine development engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino mine development engineers have the lowest average salary at $80,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,565 |
| White | $82,366 |
| Black or African American | $81,146 |
| Asian | $84,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,845 |
Average mine development engineer age
See how the average age of mine development engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mine development engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Mine development engineer age breakdown
The average age of mine development engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the mine development engineer population.
Mine development engineer age breakdown
| Mine Development Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Mine development engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for mine development engineers is bachelor's degree, with 31% of mine development engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Mine development engineers by degree level
| Mine development engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Mine development engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mine development engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $96,259 annually. With a Master's degree, mine development engineers earn a median annual income of $90,233 compared to $83,688 for mine development engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,233 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,688 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,259 |
Mine development engineer turnover and employment statistics
Mine development engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mine development engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mine development engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mine development engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average mine development engineer tenure
The average mine development engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 mine development engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mine development engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mine development engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mine development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process Control Engineer | 3.67% | 68,538 |
| Mine Development Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Relay Engineer | 6.39% | 36,743 |
| Aviation Engineer | 7.54% | 3,339 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Project Manager | 12.89% | 112,963 |
Similar mine development engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process Control Engineer | 3.67% | 68,538 |
| Relay Engineer | 6.39% | 36,743 |
| Aviation Engineer | 7.54% | 3,339 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Project Manager | 12.89% | 112,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by mine development engineers
The most common foreign language among mine development engineers is French at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- French, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Italian, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Mine development engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Italian | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |