Plastics engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastics engineer gender statistics
9.7% of plastics engineers are women and 90.3% of plastics engineers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Plastics engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Plastics engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,630
Female income
$74,853
Plastics engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastics engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of plastics engineers are female.
Plastics engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2011 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2012 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2014 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 90.53% | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2018 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2019 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2020 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Plastics engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastics 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% |
| Plastics Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Plastics engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastics engineers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all plastics engineers. Comparatively, 17.3% of plastics engineers are Asian and 10.6% of plastics engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.9%
- Asian, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Plastics engineer race
| Plastics engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Asian | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Plastics engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how plastics engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastics engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.78% | 4.47% | 13.22% | 8.19% |
| 2011 | 72.70% | 4.98% | 12.33% | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 72.14% | 3.84% | 14.80% | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 70.39% | 4.69% | 14.07% | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 71.27% | 4.64% | 14.58% | 8.16% |
| 2015 | 70.89% | 5.20% | 14.92% | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 4.68% | 14.44% | 7.93% |
| 2017 | 70.69% | 4.34% | 15.72% | 6.87% |
| 2018 | 71.78% | 3.62% | 14.25% | 8.71% |
| 2019 | 67.85% | 4.24% | 14.80% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 69.16% | 4.41% | 13.41% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 61.94% | 4.14% | 17.31% | 10.59% |
Plastics engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino plastics engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastics engineers have the lowest average salary at $69,185.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,388 |
| White | $76,501 |
| Black or African American | $69,185 |
| Asian | $76,446 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,918 |
Average plastics engineer age
See how the average age of plastics engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastics engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30.5 |
| White | 40 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 41 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 29 |
Plastics engineer age breakdown
The average age of plastics engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the plastics engineer population.
Plastics engineer age breakdown
| Plastics Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Plastics engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for plastics engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of plastics engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Plastics engineers by degree level
| Plastics engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Plastics engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,032 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,994 |
Plastics engineer employment statistics
Most plastics engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plastics engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastics engineers work.
Plastics engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Plastics engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the plastics engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plastics engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plastics engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Plastics engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastics engineers are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Plastics engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Plastics engineer turnover and employment statistics
Plastics engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastics engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastics engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastics engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 3.90% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average plastics engineer tenure
The average plastics engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 218 plastics engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastics engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Plastics engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastics 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 Quality Control Engineer | 3.67% | 98,746 |
| Reactor Projects Engineer | 5.25% | 5,025 |
| Electrical Engineer Internship | 6.39% | 80,744 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | - |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Soil Engineer | 12.89% | 6,703 |
Similar plastics engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Control Engineer | 3.67% | 98,746 |
| Reactor Projects Engineer | 5.25% | 5,025 |
| Electrical Engineer Internship | 6.39% | 80,744 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Soil Engineer | 12.89% | 6,703 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastics engineers
The most common foreign language among plastics engineers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 21.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- German, 21.4%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 7.1%
Plastics engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| German | 21.4% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 7.1% |
