Optical design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Optical design engineer gender statistics
19.5% of optical design engineers are women and 80.5% of optical design engineers are men.
- Male, 80.5%
- Female, 19.5%
Optical design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.5% |
| Female | 19.5% |
Optical design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,090
Female income
$89,796
Optical design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in optical design engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.5% of optical design engineers are female.
Optical design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2011 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2012 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2013 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
| 2014 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2016 | 83.69% | 16.31% |
| 2017 | 79.93% | 20.07% |
| 2018 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2019 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2020 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
Optical design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared optical 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% |
| Optical Design Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Optical design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among optical design engineers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all optical design engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of optical design engineers are Asian and 11.1% of optical design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Optical design engineer race
| Optical design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Optical design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how optical design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Optical design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.11% | 5.19% | 18.20% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 65.19% | 4.80% | 19.30% | 9.21% |
| 2012 | 65.73% | 5.37% | 18.13% | 8.54% |
| 2013 | 67.10% | 4.64% | 18.29% | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 66.06% | 4.52% | 17.85% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 66.22% | 4.69% | 17.56% | 9.46% |
| 2016 | 65.83% | 4.60% | 18.22% | 9.13% |
| 2017 | 65.74% | 4.68% | 17.69% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 64.97% | 5.04% | 18.23% | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 66.13% | 4.25% | 18.14% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 63.11% | 3.91% | 18.15% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 62.02% | 4.80% | 17.19% | 11.11% |
Optical design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian optical design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino optical design engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,022 |
| White | $94,395 |
| Black or African American | $92,398 |
| Asian | $98,835 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,962 |
Average optical design engineer age
See how the average age of optical design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Optical design engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Optical design engineer age breakdown
The average age of optical design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the optical design engineer population.
Optical design engineer age breakdown
| Optical Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Optical design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for optical design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of optical design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Optical design engineers by degree level
| Optical design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Optical design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, optical design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,208 annually. With a Master's degree, optical design engineers earn a median annual income of $103,639 compared to $92,540 for optical design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,639 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,540 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,208 |
Optical design engineer employment statistics
Company size where optical design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where optical design engineers work.
Optical design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Optical design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for optical design engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Optical design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Optical design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Optical design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for optical design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Optical design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Optical design engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average optical design engineer tenure
The average optical design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 optical design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Optical design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Optical design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of optical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | 44,996 |
| Logging Engineer | 5.25% | 2,610 |
| Optical Design Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Similar optical design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | 44,996 |
| Logging Engineer | 5.25% | 2,610 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by optical design engineers
The most common foreign language among optical design engineers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Optical design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
