Process engineer demographics and statistics in the US
Process engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates process engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our process engineer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about process engineers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 249,186 process engineers currently employed in the United States.
- 17.1% of all process engineers are women, while 82.9% are men.
- The average process engineer age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of process engineers is White (65.4%), followed by Asian (15.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Black or African American (4.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 4% of all process engineers are LGBT.
- Process engineers are 55% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Process engineer gender statistics
17.1% of process engineers are women and 82.9% of process engineers are men.
- Male, 82.9%
- Female, 17.1%
Process engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.9% |
| Female | 17.1% |
Process engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,388
Female income
$82,304
Process engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.1% of process engineers are female.
Process engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2011 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2014 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2015 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2017 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2018 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2019 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2021 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
Process engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared process 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% |
| Process Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Process engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process engineers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all process engineers. Comparatively, 15.6% of process engineers are Asian and 10.6% of process engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.4%
- Asian, 15.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Process engineer race
| Process engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Asian | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Process engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how process engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.30% | 4.16% | 15.28% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 73.73% | 4.31% | 12.74% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 3.42% | 14.03% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 72.53% | 4.39% | 13.84% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 4.47% | 14.74% | 7.77% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 4.97% | 14.19% | 8.46% |
| 2016 | 70.03% | 4.16% | 14.88% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 69.32% | 3.66% | 15.54% | 9.50% |
| 2018 | 69.30% | 3.74% | 16.25% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 67.09% | 3.91% | 17.56% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 67.25% | 4.39% | 15.48% | 9.34% |
| 2021 | 65.44% | 4.31% | 15.61% | 10.58% |
Process engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,230 |
| White | $82,841 |
| Black or African American | $82,599 |
| Asian | $87,861 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,520 |
Average process engineer age
See how the average age of process engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Process engineer age breakdown
The average age of process engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the process engineer population.
Process engineer age breakdown
| Process Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Process engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for process engineers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of process engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Process engineers by degree level
| Process engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Process engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,850 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process engineers earn a median annual income of $85,222 compared to $72,604 for process engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,850 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,604 |
Process engineer employment statistics
Most process engineers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process engineers work.
Process engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Process engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the process engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Process engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 55% |
| Private | 44% |
Process engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for process engineers are manufacturing, technology and energy.
Process engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Process engineer turnover and employment statistics
Process engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average process engineer tenure
The average process engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29,104 process engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Process engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Process engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Mining Manager | 5.25% | 3,596 |
| Senior Project Manager/Design Engineer | 6.39% | 52,493 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Similar process engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Manager | 5.25% | 3,596 |
| Senior Project Manager/Design Engineer | 6.39% | 52,493 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by process engineers
The most common foreign language among process engineers is Spanish at 43.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 43.4%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- French, 7.7%
- German, 7.4%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Other, 26.3%
Process engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.4% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| French | 7.7% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Other | 26.3% |
