Municipal engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Municipal engineer gender statistics
13.6% of municipal engineers are women and 86.4% of municipal engineers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Municipal engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Municipal engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,422
Female income
$64,714
Municipal engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in municipal engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of municipal engineers are female.
Municipal engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2014 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2016 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2017 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2018 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2019 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2020 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2021 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
Municipal engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared municipal 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% |
| Municipal Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Municipal engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among municipal engineers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all municipal engineers. Comparatively, 11.6% of municipal engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of municipal engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Municipal engineer race
| Municipal engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Municipal engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how municipal engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Municipal engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.78% | 4.81% | 9.56% | 8.62% |
| 2011 | 76.46% | 3.69% | 8.75% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 74.38% | 4.62% | 9.12% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 75.46% | 4.11% | 9.05% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 74.72% | 4.50% | 9.57% | 8.66% |
| 2015 | 75.01% | 3.59% | 9.63% | 9.18% |
| 2016 | 73.45% | 3.74% | 10.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 73.72% | 4.35% | 9.95% | 9.60% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 4.24% | 9.04% | 10.43% |
| 2019 | 72.39% | 4.47% | 10.05% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 69.99% | 3.81% | 9.97% | 11.46% |
| 2021 | 68.18% | 3.95% | 11.32% | 11.57% |
Municipal engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian municipal engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american municipal engineers have the lowest average salary at $63,706.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,428 |
| White | $67,158 |
| Black or African American | $63,706 |
| Asian | $68,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,808 |
Average municipal engineer age
See how the average age of municipal engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Municipal engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Municipal engineer age breakdown
The average age of municipal engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the municipal engineer population.
Municipal engineer age breakdown
| Municipal Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Municipal engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for municipal engineers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of municipal engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Municipal engineers by degree level
| Municipal engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Municipal engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, municipal engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,279 annually. With a Doctorate degree, municipal engineers earn a median annual income of $75,821 compared to $69,943 for municipal engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,943 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,821 |
Municipal engineer employment statistics
Company size where municipal engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where municipal engineers work.
Municipal engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 52% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Municipal engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the municipal engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most municipal engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Municipal engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 9% |
Municipal engineer turnover and employment statistics
Municipal engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for municipal engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Municipal engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Municipal engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average municipal engineer tenure
The average municipal engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 municipal engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Municipal engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Municipal engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of municipal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Advisor, Lead | 3.67% | 77,714 |
| Municipal Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Validation Engineer | 5.25% | 28,394 |
| Solar Engineer | 6.39% | 40,951 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Similar municipal engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Advisor, Lead | 3.67% | 77,714 |
| Validation Engineer | 5.25% | 28,394 |
| Solar Engineer | 6.39% | 40,951 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |