From where do we know all information about plastics engineer demographics? We analyzed 218 plastics engineers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Plastics Engineer Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as plastics engineers. Keep reading to find out what the results for plastics engineers were.
Plastics Engineer Gender Ratio
Among plastics engineers, 8.9% of them are women compared to 78.8% which are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Unknown, 12.3%
- Female, 8.9%
Plastics Engineer Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among plastics engineers is White, which makes up 71.8% of all plastics engineers. Comparatively, there are 14.3% of the Asian ethnicity and 8.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 71.8%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- Unknown, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Plastics Engineers
The chart below shows that 28.6% of plastics engineers speak Spanish. 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 Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among plastics engineers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Plastics Engineer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the plastics engineer position over time.
Plastics Engineer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of plastics engineers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of plastics engineers based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Plastics Engineer
By looking over 218 plastics engineers resumes, we figured out that the average plastics engineer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Plastics Engineer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of plastics engineer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of plastics engineers is 40+ years old, which represents 50% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Plastics Engineers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, machine tool designer and senior electronics design engineer have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 13% | 83% |
| Plastics Engineer | 79% | 9% |
| Senior Field Service Engineer | 93% | 4% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 94% | 2% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 95% | 2% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Plastics Engineers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to plastics engineers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Plastics Engineer | 0.00% |
| Hardware Test Engineer | 3.53% |
| Senior Instrumentation And Control Engineer | 4.72% |
| Senior Design Engineering Specialist | 6.59% |
| Product Safety Consultant | 7.24% |
| Optomechanical Engineer | 7.40% |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 8.02% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Plastics Engineer?
Plastics Engineer Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Asian men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Plastics Engineer Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,293 |
| Master's Degree | $73,718 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,525 |
Plastics Engineer Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
