Rehabilitation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Rehabilitation engineer gender statistics
29.7% of rehabilitation engineers are women and 70.3% of rehabilitation engineers are men.
- Male, 70.3%
- Female, 29.7%
Rehabilitation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.3% |
| Female | 29.7% |
Rehabilitation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,381
Female income
$38,852
Rehabilitation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rehabilitation engineer positions over time. Currently, 29.7% of rehabilitation engineers are female.
Rehabilitation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2011 | 66.30% | 33.70% |
| 2012 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2013 | 65.84% | 34.16% |
| 2014 | 64.79% | 35.21% |
| 2015 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2016 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2017 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
| 2018 | 66.54% | 33.46% |
| 2019 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2020 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2021 | 70.27% | 29.73% |
Rehabilitation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared rehabilitation engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Rehabilitation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rehabilitation engineers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all rehabilitation engineers. Comparatively, 13.7% of rehabilitation engineers are Black or African American and 10.8% of rehabilitation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Rehabilitation engineer race
| Rehabilitation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Rehabilitation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how rehabilitation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rehabilitation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 71.97% | 11.78% | 3.50% | 8.60% |
| 2019 | 68.91% | 16.13% | 4.99% | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 11.49% | 3.83% | 14.18% |
| 2021 | 66.39% | 13.69% | 2.90% | 10.79% |
Rehabilitation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white rehabilitation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rehabilitation engineers have the lowest average salary at $38,093.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,093 |
| White | $40,515 |
| Black or African American | $39,752 |
| Asian | $39,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,129 |
Rehabilitation engineer age breakdown
The average age of rehabilitation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the rehabilitation engineer population.
Rehabilitation engineer age breakdown
| Rehabilitation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Rehabilitation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for rehabilitation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of rehabilitation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 9%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Rehabilitation engineers by degree level
| Rehabilitation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Rehabilitation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rehabilitation engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,203 annually. With a Associate degree, rehabilitation engineers earn a median annual income of $39,652 compared to $37,028 for rehabilitation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,028 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,652 |
Rehabilitation engineer employment statistics
Company size where rehabilitation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rehabilitation engineers work.
Rehabilitation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Rehabilitation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Rehabilitation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rehabilitation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rehabilitation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rehabilitation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average rehabilitation engineer tenure
The average rehabilitation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 rehabilitation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rehabilitation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Rehabilitation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rehabilitation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Volunteer Team Leader | 11.48% | 72,280 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 20.82% | - |
Similar rehabilitation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Volunteer Team Leader | 11.48% | 72,280 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |