Research chief engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Research chief engineer gender statistics
34.4% of research chief engineers are women and 65.6% of research chief engineers are men.
- Male, 65.6%
- Female, 34.4%
Research chief engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.6% |
| Female | 34.4% |
Research chief engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,350
Female income
$94,882
Research chief engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research chief engineer positions over time. Currently, 34.4% of research chief engineers are female.
Research chief engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2011 | 70.83% | 29.17% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 27.69% |
| 2013 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2014 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2015 | 69.58% | 30.42% |
| 2016 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
| 2017 | 68.98% | 31.02% |
| 2018 | 68.82% | 31.18% |
| 2019 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2020 | 67.43% | 32.57% |
| 2021 | 65.63% | 34.38% |
Research chief engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared research chief engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Research Chief Engineer | 66% | 34% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Research chief engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research chief engineers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all research chief engineers. Comparatively, 17.6% of research chief engineers are Asian and 7.7% of research chief engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.3%
- Asian, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Research chief engineer race
| Research chief engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Research chief engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how research chief engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research chief engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.93% | 2.29% | 13.78% | 5.23% |
| 2011 | 77.94% | 2.28% | 13.35% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.67% | 3.07% | 13.61% | 4.98% |
| 2013 | 73.56% | 2.70% | 16.05% | 5.90% |
| 2014 | 74.75% | 2.39% | 15.77% | 5.10% |
| 2015 | 73.51% | 2.84% | 15.77% | 5.80% |
| 2016 | 73.05% | 2.14% | 16.83% | 6.05% |
| 2017 | 73.49% | 3.04% | 15.31% | 5.98% |
| 2018 | 73.04% | 2.13% | 16.50% | 6.20% |
| 2019 | 73.22% | 2.18% | 16.01% | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 70.53% | 2.26% | 18.00% | 5.68% |
| 2021 | 67.30% | 2.78% | 17.59% | 7.69% |
Research chief engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research chief engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino research chief engineers have the lowest average salary at $95,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,907 |
| White | $96,501 |
| Black or African American | $95,197 |
| Asian | $102,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,165 |
Average research chief engineer age
See how the average age of research chief engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research chief engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 47 |
Research chief engineer age breakdown
The average age of research chief engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the research chief engineer population.
Research chief engineer age breakdown
| Research Chief Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Research chief engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for research chief engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of research chief engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Research chief engineers by degree level
| Research chief engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Research chief engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research chief engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,627 annually. With a Master's degree, research chief engineers earn a median annual income of $106,255 compared to $101,620 for research chief engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,255 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,620 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,627 |
Research chief engineer employment statistics
Most research chief engineers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where research chief engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research chief engineers work.
Research chief engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Research chief engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the research chief engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research chief engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Research chief engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 11% |
Research chief engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for research chief engineers are media, manufacturing and government.
Research chief engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Research chief engineer turnover and employment statistics
Research chief engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research chief engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research chief engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research chief engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average research chief engineer tenure
The average research chief engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 research chief engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Research chief engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Research chief engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research chief 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Research Chief Engineer | 8.93% | - |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Housing Relocation | 11.54% | 2,122 |
| Clinical Care Manager | 11.66% | 158,076 |
| Founding Member | 14.16% | 4,939 |
Similar research chief engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Housing Relocation | 11.54% | 2,122 |
| Clinical Care Manager | 11.66% | 158,076 |
| Founding Member | 14.16% | 4,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by research chief engineers
The most common foreign language among research chief engineers is Spanish at 17.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.8% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 17.6%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- Hebrew, 11.8%
- French, 11.8%
- Korean, 11.8%
- Other, 35.2%
Research chief engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| Hebrew | 11.8% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Korean | 11.8% |
| Other | 35.2% |
