Propulsion engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Propulsion engineer gender statistics
4.0% of propulsion engineers are women and 96.0% of propulsion engineers are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Propulsion engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Propulsion engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,028
Female income
$91,052
Propulsion engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in propulsion engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of propulsion engineers are female.
Propulsion engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2011 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2015 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2016 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2018 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2020 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
Propulsion engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared propulsion 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% |
| Propulsion Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Propulsion engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among propulsion engineers is White, which makes up 68.8% of all propulsion engineers. Comparatively, 11.4% of propulsion engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of propulsion engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Propulsion engineer race
| Propulsion engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Propulsion engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how propulsion engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Propulsion engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 4.21% | 11.08% | 8.82% |
| 2011 | 74.73% | 3.96% | 9.49% | 9.84% |
| 2012 | 74.39% | 4.03% | 11.34% | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 73.29% | 4.36% | 11.11% | 9.05% |
| 2014 | 72.50% | 3.09% | 12.81% | 9.52% |
| 2015 | 71.75% | 3.25% | 10.82% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 73.14% | 3.33% | 8.82% | 12.22% |
| 2017 | 72.34% | 3.35% | 10.57% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.90% | 3.34% | 12.27% | 10.40% |
| 2019 | 72.83% | 3.73% | 10.20% | 10.44% |
| 2020 | 68.18% | 3.37% | 12.52% | 11.66% |
| 2021 | 68.77% | 4.24% | 10.87% | 11.35% |
Propulsion engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian propulsion engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino propulsion engineers have the lowest average salary at $88,407.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,516 |
| White | $92,320 |
| Black or African American | $89,127 |
| Asian | $92,867 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,407 |
Average propulsion engineer age
See how the average age of propulsion engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Propulsion engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Propulsion engineer age breakdown
The average age of propulsion engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the propulsion engineer population.
Propulsion engineer age breakdown
| Propulsion Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Propulsion engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for propulsion engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of propulsion engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Propulsion engineers by degree level
| Propulsion engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Propulsion engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, propulsion engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,568 annually. With a Master's degree, propulsion engineers earn a median annual income of $104,448 compared to $96,005 for propulsion engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,448 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,005 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,568 |
Propulsion engineer employment statistics
Most propulsion engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where propulsion engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where propulsion engineers work.
Propulsion engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Propulsion engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the propulsion engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most propulsion engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Propulsion engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Propulsion engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for propulsion engineers are technology, transportation and professional.
Propulsion engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Propulsion engineer turnover and employment statistics
Propulsion engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for propulsion engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Propulsion engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Propulsion engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average propulsion engineer tenure
The average propulsion engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 306 propulsion engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Propulsion engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Propulsion engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of propulsion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Manager | 3.67% | 71,566 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | 25,305 |
| Electrical Products Engineer | 6.39% | 57,928 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | 34,595 |
Similar propulsion engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Manager | 3.67% | 71,566 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | 25,305 |
| Electrical Products Engineer | 6.39% | 57,928 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | 34,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by propulsion engineers
The most common foreign language among propulsion engineers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Romanian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
Propulsion engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Romanian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |