Procurement engineer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Procurement engineer demographics by:
Procurement engineer gender statistics
16.9% of procurement engineers are women and 83.1% of procurement engineers are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Procurement engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Procurement engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,897
Female income
$75,525
Procurement engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in procurement engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of procurement engineers are female.
Procurement engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
| 2011 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2012 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2013 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2014 | 87.08% | 12.92% |
| 2015 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2017 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2018 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
Procurement engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared procurement 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% |
| Procurement Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Procurement engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among procurement engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all procurement engineers. Comparatively, 15.1% of procurement engineers are Asian and 10.4% of procurement engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Procurement engineer race
| Procurement engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Procurement engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how procurement engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Procurement engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.12% | 4.08% | 14.74% | 6.37% |
| 2011 | 74.55% | 4.23% | 12.21% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 74.27% | 3.35% | 13.50% | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 4.31% | 13.31% | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 71.93% | 4.39% | 14.21% | 7.57% |
| 2015 | 71.77% | 4.90% | 13.66% | 8.27% |
| 2016 | 70.85% | 4.08% | 14.35% | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 70.14% | 3.58% | 15.00% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 70.11% | 3.66% | 15.72% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 67.91% | 3.83% | 17.03% | 9.17% |
| 2020 | 68.06% | 4.32% | 14.95% | 9.14% |
| 2021 | 66.26% | 4.23% | 15.08% | 10.38% |
Procurement engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian procurement engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american procurement engineers have the lowest average salary at $75,860.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,859 |
| White | $76,135 |
| Black or African American | $75,860 |
| Asian | $81,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,907 |
Average procurement engineer age
See how the average age of procurement engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Procurement 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 |
Procurement engineer age breakdown
The average age of procurement engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the procurement engineer population.
Procurement engineer age breakdown
| Procurement Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Procurement engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for procurement engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of procurement engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Procurement engineers by degree level
| Procurement engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
Procurement engineer jobs you might like
Procurement engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, procurement engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,013 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, procurement engineers earn a median annual income of $78,850 compared to $64,674 for procurement engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,850 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,674 |
Procurement engineer employment statistics
Most procurement engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where procurement engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where procurement engineers work.
Procurement engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Procurement engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the procurement engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most procurement engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Procurement engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Procurement engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for procurement engineers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Procurement engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Procurement engineer turnover and employment statistics
Procurement engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for procurement engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Procurement engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Procurement 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 procurement engineer tenure
The average procurement engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 789 procurement engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Procurement engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Procurement engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of procurement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Contracted Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 18,569 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | 34,595 |
Similar procurement engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Contracted Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 18,569 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | 34,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by procurement engineers
The most common foreign language among procurement engineers is Spanish at 26.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 17.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.3%.
- Spanish, 26.4%
- Mandarin, 17.0%
- Chinese, 11.3%
- French, 9.4%
- German, 7.5%
- Other, 28.4%
Procurement engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.4% |
| Mandarin | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 11.3% |
| French | 9.4% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Other | 28.4% |
