Qualification engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Qualification engineer gender statistics
14.4% of qualification engineers are women and 85.6% of qualification engineers are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Qualification engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Qualification engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,016
Female income
$87,121
Qualification engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in qualification engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of qualification engineers are female.
Qualification engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2014 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2015 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2016 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2017 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2018 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2019 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2020 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2021 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
Qualification engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared qualification 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% |
| Qualification Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Qualification engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among qualification engineers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all qualification engineers. Comparatively, 15.2% of qualification engineers are Asian and 10.4% of qualification engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 15.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Qualification engineer race
| Qualification engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Qualification engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how qualification engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Qualification engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 4.10% | 14.85% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 74.39% | 4.25% | 12.31% | 7.69% |
| 2012 | 74.12% | 3.36% | 13.60% | 7.23% |
| 2013 | 73.19% | 4.33% | 13.41% | 7.28% |
| 2014 | 71.78% | 4.41% | 14.31% | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 71.61% | 4.91% | 13.77% | 8.30% |
| 2016 | 70.69% | 4.09% | 14.45% | 8.32% |
| 2017 | 69.98% | 3.60% | 15.11% | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 69.96% | 3.67% | 15.82% | 8.34% |
| 2019 | 67.76% | 3.85% | 17.13% | 9.20% |
| 2020 | 67.91% | 4.33% | 15.05% | 9.18% |
| 2021 | 66.10% | 4.25% | 15.19% | 10.42% |
Qualification engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian qualification engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american qualification engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,530.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,193 |
| White | $87,865 |
| Black or African American | $87,530 |
| Asian | $94,893 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,807 |
Average qualification engineer age
See how the average age of qualification engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Qualification 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 |
Qualification engineer age breakdown
The average age of qualification engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the qualification engineer population.
Qualification engineer age breakdown
| Qualification Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Qualification engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for qualification engineers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of qualification engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Qualification engineers by degree level
| Qualification engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Qualification engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, qualification engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $104,884 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, qualification engineers earn a median annual income of $91,181 compared to $73,943 for qualification engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,884 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,943 |
Qualification engineer employment statistics
Most qualification engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where qualification engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where qualification engineers work.
Qualification engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Qualification engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the qualification engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most qualification engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Qualification engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 2% |
Qualification engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for qualification engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Qualification engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Qualification engineer turnover and employment statistics
Qualification engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for qualification engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Qualification engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Qualification 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 qualification engineer tenure
The average qualification engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 qualification engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Qualification engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Qualification engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of qualification 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Corrosion Control Engineer | 5.25% | 33,123 |
| Telecom Engineer | 6.39% | 33,530 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | 38,911 |
Similar qualification engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion Control Engineer | 5.25% | 33,123 |
| Telecom Engineer | 6.39% | 33,530 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | 38,911 |
Foreign languages spoken by qualification engineers
The most common foreign language among qualification engineers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Hakka is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Hakka, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Vietnamese, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Qualification engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Hakka | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Vietnamese | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |
