Radiation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiation engineer gender statistics
5.6% of radiation engineers are women and 94.4% of radiation engineers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Radiation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Radiation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,405
Female income
$90,220
Radiation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiation engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of radiation engineers are female.
Radiation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2011 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2014 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2015 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2016 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2018 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2019 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Radiation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiation 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% |
| Radiation Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Radiation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiation engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all radiation engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of radiation engineers are Asian and 7.5% of radiation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Radiation engineer race
| Radiation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Radiation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how radiation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Radiation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radiation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino radiation engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,753 |
| White | $92,490 |
| Black or African American | $90,852 |
| Asian | $95,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,428 |
Average radiation engineer age
See how the average age of radiation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Radiation engineer age breakdown
The average age of radiation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the radiation engineer population.
Radiation engineer age breakdown
| Radiation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Radiation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for radiation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of radiation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 7%
Radiation engineers by degree level
| Radiation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
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Radiation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radiation engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,426 annually. With a Master's degree, radiation engineers earn a median annual income of $103,142 compared to $94,200 for radiation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,142 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,200 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,426 |
Radiation engineer employment statistics
Company size where radiation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiation engineers work.
Radiation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Radiation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Radiation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average radiation engineer tenure
The average radiation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 radiation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Radiation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 86,365 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Relay Engineer | 6.39% | 36,743 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 7,052 |
Similar radiation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 86,365 |
| Relay Engineer | 6.39% | 36,743 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 7,052 |