Naval architect demographics and statistics in the US
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Naval architect gender statistics
12.3% of naval architects are women and 87.7% of naval architects are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Naval architect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Naval architect gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,222
Female income
$71,354
Naval architect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in naval architect positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of naval architects are female.
Naval architect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2011 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 88.67% | 11.33% |
| 2015 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2016 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2017 | 87.61% | 12.39% |
| 2018 | 84.82% | 15.18% |
| 2019 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2021 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
Naval architect related jobs gender ratio
We compared naval architects 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% |
| Naval Architect | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Naval architect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among naval architects is White, which makes up 72.9% of all naval architects. Comparatively, 8.1% of naval architects are Black or African American and 7.3% of naval architects are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.9%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Naval architect race
| Naval architect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Naval architect race and ethnicity over time
See how naval architect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Naval architect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.09% | 5.44% | 7.38% | 4.62% |
| 2011 | 75.22% | 7.03% | 9.78% | 4.90% |
| 2012 | 71.62% | 12.74% | 7.70% | 5.49% |
| 2013 | 72.85% | 7.71% | 11.12% | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 69.62% | 10.97% | 8.10% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 71.16% | 7.65% | 11.65% | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 74.36% | 4.88% | 11.99% | 5.83% |
| 2017 | 69.29% | 8.78% | 12.33% | 7.01% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 9.11% | 6.29% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 74.95% | 9.25% | 7.45% | 5.35% |
| 2020 | 61.50% | 10.76% | 8.39% | 11.70% |
| 2021 | 72.86% | 8.15% | 6.96% | 7.33% |
Naval architect wage gap by race
According to our data, asian naval architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american naval architects have the lowest average salary at $72,973.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,918 |
| White | $76,217 |
| Black or African American | $72,973 |
| Asian | $85,391 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,265 |
Naval architect age breakdown
The average age of naval architects is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the naval architect population.
Naval architect age breakdown
| Naval Architect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Naval architect educational attainment
The most common degree for naval architects is bachelor's degree, with 79% of naval architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Naval architects by degree level
| Naval architect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Naval architect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, naval architects with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $135,911 annually. With a Master's degree, naval architects earn a median annual income of $106,795 compared to $80,736 for naval architects with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,736 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,911 |
Naval architect employment statistics
Most naval architects work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where naval architects work
Below, you can see the size of companies where naval architects work.
Naval architect jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Naval architect jobs by company type
Employees with the naval architect job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most naval architects prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Naval architect jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Naval architect jobs by industry
The most common industries for naval architects are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Naval architect industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 36% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Naval architect turnover and employment statistics
Naval architect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for naval architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Naval architect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Naval architect unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.39% |
| 2011 | 3.05% |
| 2012 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.01% |
| 2021 | 2.35% |
Average naval architect tenure
The average naval architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 488 naval architects resumes in Zippia's database.
Naval architect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Naval architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of naval architects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 75,040 |
| Reactor Engineer | 5.25% | 3,227 |
| Manager Of Electrical Engineering | 6.39% | 99,706 |
| Naval Architect | 6.94% | - |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | 2,824 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Similar naval architect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 75,040 |
| Reactor Engineer | 5.25% | 3,227 |
| Manager Of Electrical Engineering | 6.39% | 99,706 |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | 2,824 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Foreign languages spoken by naval architects
The most common foreign language among naval architects is Ukrainian at 13.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Ukrainian, 13.3%
- German, 13.3%
- Hindi, 13.3%
- Russian, 13.3%
- French, 6.7%
- Other, 40.1%
Naval architect languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian | 13.3% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Hindi | 13.3% |
| Russian | 13.3% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Other | 40.1% |
