Requirements engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Requirements engineer gender statistics
35.5% of requirements engineers are women and 64.5% of requirements engineers are men.
- Male, 64.5%
- Female, 35.5%
Requirements engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.5% |
| Female | 35.5% |
Requirements engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,899
Female income
$78,902
Requirements engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in requirements engineer positions over time. Currently, 35.5% of requirements engineers are female.
Requirements engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.85% | 39.15% |
| 2011 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2012 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2013 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2014 | 63.75% | 36.25% |
| 2015 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2016 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2017 | 64.77% | 35.23% |
| 2018 | 64.83% | 35.17% |
| 2019 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2020 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
| 2021 | 64.52% | 35.48% |
Requirements engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared requirements engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Requirements Engineer | 65% | 35% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Requirements engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among requirements engineers is White, which makes up 52.3% of all requirements engineers. Comparatively, 29.8% of requirements engineers are Asian and 8.3% of requirements engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.3%
- Asian, 29.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Requirements engineer race
| Requirements engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Asian | 29.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Requirements engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how requirements engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Requirements engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.38% | 5.65% | 25.61% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 60.85% | 5.88% | 25.11% | 5.57% |
| 2012 | 59.76% | 5.41% | 26.49% | 6.01% |
| 2013 | 60.15% | 4.94% | 26.30% | 5.82% |
| 2014 | 59.03% | 5.45% | 26.95% | 5.95% |
| 2015 | 58.20% | 5.26% | 27.07% | 6.53% |
| 2016 | 57.70% | 5.25% | 27.79% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 56.28% | 5.13% | 28.34% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 56.92% | 4.98% | 27.56% | 7.50% |
| 2019 | 56.09% | 5.07% | 28.76% | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 54.30% | 4.81% | 28.52% | 7.94% |
| 2021 | 52.28% | 4.57% | 29.82% | 8.33% |
Requirements engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian requirements engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american requirements engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,340.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,587 |
| White | $85,286 |
| Black or African American | $81,340 |
| Asian | $89,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,645 |
Average requirements engineer age
See how the average age of requirements engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Requirements engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Requirements engineer age breakdown
The average age of requirements engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the requirements engineer population.
Requirements engineer age breakdown
| Requirements Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Requirements engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for requirements engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of requirements engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Requirements engineers by degree level
| Requirements engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Requirements engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, requirements engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,978 annually. With a Master's degree, requirements engineers earn a median annual income of $93,570 compared to $85,321 for requirements engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,570 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,321 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,978 |
Requirements engineer employment statistics
Most requirements engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where requirements engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where requirements engineers work.
Requirements engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Requirements engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the requirements engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most requirements engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Requirements engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 2% |
Requirements engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for requirements engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Requirements engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Requirements engineer turnover and employment statistics
Requirements engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for requirements engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Requirements engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Requirements engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average requirements engineer tenure
The average requirements engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 226 requirements engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Requirements engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Requirements engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of requirements 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Analyst | 7.31% | 36,258 |
| Senior GIS Analyst | 8.42% | 43,362 |
| Requirements Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Data Security Analyst | 8.59% | 145,078 |
| Vice President, Network Operations | 9.03% | 108,833 |
| ERP Project Manager | 10.54% | 120,048 |
| Assistive Technology Specialist | 10.88% | 121,308 |
Similar requirements engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Analyst | 7.31% | 36,258 |
| Senior GIS Analyst | 8.42% | 43,362 |
| Data Security Analyst | 8.59% | 145,078 |
| Vice President, Network Operations | 9.03% | 108,833 |
| ERP Project Manager | 10.54% | 120,048 |
| Assistive Technology Specialist | 10.88% | 121,308 |
Foreign languages spoken by requirements engineers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Hindi, 33.3%
Requirements engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |
