Project and design lead demographics and statistics in the US
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Project and design lead gender statistics
22.9% of project and design leads are women and 77.1% of project and design leads are men.
- Male, 77.1%
- Female, 22.9%
Project and design lead gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.1% |
| Female | 22.9% |
Project and design lead gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,059
Female income
$89,186
Project and design lead gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in project and design lead positions over time. Currently, 22.9% of project and design leads are female.
Project and design lead gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
| 2011 | 85.70% | 14.30% |
| 2012 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2013 | 82.96% | 17.04% |
| 2014 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2015 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2016 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2017 | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 2018 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2019 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 2020 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2021 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
Project and design lead related jobs gender ratio
We compared project and design leads 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% |
| Project And Design Lead | 77% | 23% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Project and design lead demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among project and design leads is White, which makes up 67.4% of all project and design leads. Comparatively, 15.9% of project and design leads are Asian and 8.7% of project and design leads are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.4%
- Asian, 15.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Project and design lead race
| Project and design lead race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Asian | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Project and design lead race and ethnicity over time
See how project and design lead racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Project and design lead race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.66% | 3.35% | 13.78% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 74.72% | 3.36% | 13.56% | 6.66% |
| 2012 | 75.16% | 3.58% | 12.72% | 6.99% |
| 2013 | 74.72% | 2.83% | 14.22% | 6.41% |
| 2014 | 72.75% | 2.93% | 15.33% | 7.41% |
| 2015 | 73.23% | 3.18% | 13.94% | 8.01% |
| 2016 | 71.25% | 3.37% | 15.03% | 8.60% |
| 2017 | 71.97% | 2.66% | 14.76% | 8.52% |
| 2018 | 72.76% | 2.97% | 14.39% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 71.21% | 3.21% | 14.90% | 8.03% |
| 2020 | 67.70% | 2.92% | 16.40% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 67.45% | 3.27% | 15.90% | 8.72% |
Project and design lead wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino project and design leads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american project and design leads have the lowest average salary at $83,091.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,160 |
| White | $88,080 |
| Black or African American | $83,091 |
| Asian | $87,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,608 |
Average project and design lead age
See how the average age of project and design leads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Project and design lead age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Project and design lead age breakdown
The average age of project and design leads is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the project and design lead population.
Project and design lead age breakdown
| Project And Design Lead Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Project and design lead educational attainment
The most common degree for project and design leads is bachelor's degree, with 71% of project and design leads 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, 71%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Project and design leads by degree level
| Project and design lead degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Project and design lead wage gap by degree level
According to the data, project and design leads with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,201 annually. With a Master's degree, project and design leads earn a median annual income of $98,836 compared to $88,480 for project and design leads with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,480 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,201 |
Project and design lead employment statistics
Most project and design leads work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where project and design leads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where project and design leads work.
Project and design lead jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Project and design lead jobs by company type
Employees with the project and design lead job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most project and design leads prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Project and design lead jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 2% |
Project and design lead jobs by industry
The most common industries for project and design leads are education, manufacturing and technology.
Project and design lead industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Project and design lead turnover and employment statistics
Project and design lead unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for project and design leads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Project and design lead unemployment rate by year
| Year | Project and design lead unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average project and design lead tenure
The average project and design lead stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,232 project and design leads resumes in Zippia's database.
Project and design lead tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Project and design lead LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of project and design leads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,367 |
| Project And Design Lead | 4.55% | - |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 92,795 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Similar project and design lead jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,367 |
| Mine Expert | 5.25% | 8,600 |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 92,795 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by project and design leads
The most common foreign language among project and design leads is Spanish at 38.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.7% and French is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 38.7%
- German, 9.7%
- French, 9.7%
- Mandarin, 8.1%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Other, 27.3%
Project and design lead languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.7% |
| German | 9.7% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Mandarin | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Other | 27.3% |
