Nuclear design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear design engineer gender statistics
9.6% of nuclear design engineers are women and 90.4% of nuclear design engineers are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Nuclear design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Nuclear design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,109
Female income
$83,977
Nuclear design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear design engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of nuclear design engineers are female.
Nuclear design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2011 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
| 2013 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2015 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2017 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2018 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2019 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2021 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
Nuclear design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear design 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% |
| Nuclear Design Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Nuclear design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear design engineers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all nuclear design engineers. Comparatively, 17.1% of nuclear design engineers are Asian and 10.6% of nuclear design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Nuclear design engineer race
| Nuclear design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Nuclear design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 4.13% | 12.71% | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 73.96% | 4.28% | 11.86% | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 72.27% | 4.17% | 12.78% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 71.41% | 4.33% | 13.50% | 8.46% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 4.19% | 14.05% | 8.43% |
| 2015 | 70.79% | 4.47% | 13.58% | 8.77% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 4.71% | 14.05% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 68.37% | 4.84% | 14.71% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 68.60% | 4.24% | 14.51% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 68.23% | 4.38% | 15.48% | 9.40% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 4.45% | 16.01% | 10.26% |
| 2021 | 63.00% | 4.25% | 17.10% | 10.63% |
Nuclear design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear design engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,180.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,448 |
| White | $86,191 |
| Black or African American | $84,594 |
| Asian | $89,221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,180 |
Average nuclear design engineer age
See how the average age of nuclear design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear design 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 |
Nuclear design engineer age breakdown
The average age of nuclear design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the nuclear design engineer population.
Nuclear design engineer age breakdown
| Nuclear Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nuclear design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of nuclear design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Nuclear design engineers by degree level
| Nuclear design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Nuclear design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,753 annually. With a Master's degree, nuclear design engineers earn a median annual income of $96,612 compared to $87,861 for nuclear design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,612 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,861 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,753 |
Nuclear design engineer employment statistics
Company size where nuclear design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear design engineers work.
Nuclear design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Nuclear design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear design engineers are utilities, energy and technology.
Nuclear design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 30% |
| Utilities | 19% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Nuclear design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear design 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 nuclear design engineer tenure
The average nuclear design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 nuclear design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Nuclear design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear design 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 Manufacturing Project Engineer | 3.67% | 55,535 |
| Nuclear Design Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | 24,425 |
| Weight Control Engineer | 7.54% | 34,201 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Environmental Systems Coordinator | 12.89% | 81,287 |
Similar nuclear design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer | 3.67% | 55,535 |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | 24,425 |
| Weight Control Engineer | 7.54% | 34,201 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Environmental Systems Coordinator | 12.89% | 81,287 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear design engineers
- Russian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Nuclear design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |