Port engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Port engineer gender statistics
6.6% of port engineers are women and 93.4% of port engineers are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Port engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Port engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,603
Female income
$93,072
Port engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in port engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of port engineers are female.
Port engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2011 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2014 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2016 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2017 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2018 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2019 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2020 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
Port engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared port 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% |
| Port Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Port engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among port engineers is White, which makes up 72.2% of all port engineers. Comparatively, 8.4% of port engineers are Black or African American and 7.5% of port engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.2%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Port engineer race
| Port engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Port engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how port engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Port engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.48% | 5.70% | 7.54% | 4.81% |
| 2011 | 74.61% | 7.29% | 9.94% | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 71.01% | 13.00% | 7.86% | 5.68% |
| 2013 | 72.24% | 7.96% | 11.28% | 5.10% |
| 2014 | 69.00% | 11.23% | 8.26% | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 70.55% | 7.90% | 11.81% | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 73.74% | 5.14% | 12.15% | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 68.68% | 9.04% | 12.49% | 7.20% |
| 2018 | 70.15% | 9.37% | 6.45% | 10.12% |
| 2019 | 74.33% | 9.50% | 7.60% | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 60.89% | 11.01% | 8.55% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 72.25% | 8.41% | 7.12% | 7.52% |
Port engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian port engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american port engineers have the lowest average salary at $94,337.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,887 |
| White | $96,837 |
| Black or African American | $94,337 |
| Asian | $103,689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,564 |
Port engineer age breakdown
The average age of port engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the port engineer population.
Port engineer age breakdown
| Port Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Port engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for port engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of port engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Port engineers by degree level
| Port engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Port engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, port engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $137,130 annually. With a Master's degree, port engineers earn a median annual income of $118,620 compared to $100,251 for port engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,620 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,251 |
| Doctorate Degree | $137,130 |
Port engineer employment statistics
Most port engineers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where port engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where port engineers work.
Port engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Port engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the port engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most port engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Port engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Port engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for port engineers are transportation, professional and technology.
Port engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Port engineer turnover and employment statistics
Port engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for port engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Port engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Port engineer 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 port engineer tenure
The average port engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 390 port engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Port engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Port engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of port 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Director | 3.67% | 19,507 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 97,154 |
| Engineering Agent | 6.39% | 85,576 |
| Port Engineer | 6.94% | - |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Similar port engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Director | 3.67% | 19,507 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 97,154 |
| Engineering Agent | 6.39% | 85,576 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by port engineers
The most common foreign language among port engineers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.1% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Romanian, 11.1%
- Persian, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
Port engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Romanian | 11.1% |
| Persian | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
