Radiological engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiological engineer gender statistics
14.4% of radiological engineers are women and 85.6% of radiological engineers are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Radiological engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Radiological engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,766
Female income
$61,605
Radiological engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiological engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of radiological engineers are female.
Radiological engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2011 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2012 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2015 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2017 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2018 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
| 2019 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2020 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
Radiological engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiological 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% |
| Radiological Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Radiological engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiological engineers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all radiological engineers. Comparatively, 17.1% of radiological engineers are Asian and 10.5% of radiological engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Radiological engineer race
| Radiological engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Radiological engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how radiological engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiological engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 4.27% | 12.70% | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 73.92% | 4.42% | 11.84% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 4.31% | 12.77% | 8.34% |
| 2013 | 71.38% | 4.47% | 13.49% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 70.90% | 4.33% | 14.03% | 8.29% |
| 2015 | 70.76% | 4.61% | 13.57% | 8.62% |
| 2016 | 70.10% | 4.85% | 14.03% | 8.74% |
| 2017 | 68.33% | 4.98% | 14.70% | 9.49% |
| 2018 | 68.57% | 4.38% | 14.49% | 10.01% |
| 2019 | 68.20% | 4.52% | 15.47% | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 64.97% | 4.59% | 15.99% | 10.11% |
| 2021 | 62.97% | 4.39% | 17.09% | 10.49% |
Radiological engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radiological engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino radiological engineers have the lowest average salary at $61,810.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,112 |
| White | $63,850 |
| Black or African American | $62,228 |
| Asian | $66,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,810 |
Average radiological engineer age
See how the average age of radiological engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiological 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 |
Radiological engineer age breakdown
The average age of radiological engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the radiological engineer population.
Radiological engineer age breakdown
| Radiological Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Radiological engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for radiological engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of radiological engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Radiological engineers by degree level
| Radiological engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Radiological engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radiological engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $83,502 annually. With a Master's degree, radiological engineers earn a median annual income of $74,706 compared to $65,558 for radiological engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,706 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,558 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,502 |
Radiological engineer employment statistics
Most radiological engineers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where radiological engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiological engineers work.
Radiological engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Radiological engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the radiological engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiological engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radiological engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 7% |
Radiological engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiological engineers are health care, energy and technology.
Radiological engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Radiological engineer turnover and employment statistics
Radiological engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiological engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiological engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiological 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 radiological engineer tenure
The average radiological engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 radiological engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiological engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Radiological engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Development Engineer | 3.67% | 88,396 |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Communications Engineer | 6.39% | 71,942 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Similar radiological engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Development Engineer | 3.67% | 88,396 |
| Communications Engineer | 6.39% | 71,942 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiological engineers
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Radiological engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |