Roller coaster engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Roller coaster engineer demographics by:
Roller coaster engineer gender statistics
5.7% of roller coaster engineers are women and 94.3% of roller coaster engineers are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Roller coaster engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Roller coaster engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,630
Female income
$87,225
Roller coaster engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roller coaster engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of roller coaster engineers are female.
Roller coaster engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2011 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2013 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2014 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2016 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2019 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2021 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
Roller coaster engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared roller coaster 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% |
| Roller Coaster Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Roller coaster engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roller coaster engineers is White, which makes up 72.4% of all roller coaster engineers. Comparatively, 10.4% of roller coaster engineers are Asian and 9.2% of roller coaster engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.4%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Roller coaster engineer race
| Roller coaster engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Roller coaster engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how roller coaster engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roller coaster engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.61% | 3.45% | 8.24% | 6.81% |
| 2011 | 79.68% | 3.46% | 8.03% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 80.11% | 3.68% | 7.19% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 79.68% | 2.93% | 8.68% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 77.71% | 3.03% | 9.79% | 7.86% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 3.28% | 8.41% | 8.46% |
| 2016 | 76.21% | 3.47% | 9.50% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 76.93% | 2.76% | 9.22% | 8.97% |
| 2018 | 77.71% | 3.07% | 8.86% | 8.20% |
| 2019 | 76.17% | 3.31% | 9.36% | 8.49% |
| 2020 | 72.66% | 3.02% | 10.86% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 72.40% | 3.37% | 10.36% | 9.17% |
Roller coaster engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino roller coaster engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american roller coaster engineers have the lowest average salary at $74,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,847 |
| White | $84,820 |
| Black or African American | $74,426 |
| Asian | $83,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,154 |
Average roller coaster engineer age
See how the average age of roller coaster engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Roller coaster engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Roller coaster engineer age breakdown
The average age of roller coaster engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the roller coaster engineer population.
Roller coaster engineer age breakdown
| Roller Coaster Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Roller coaster engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for roller coaster engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of roller coaster engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Roller coaster engineers by degree level
| Roller coaster engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Roller coaster engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, roller coaster engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $129,011 annually. With a Master's degree, roller coaster engineers earn a median annual income of $109,815 compared to $85,684 for roller coaster engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,815 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,684 |
| Doctorate Degree | $129,011 |
Roller coaster engineer turnover and employment statistics
Roller coaster engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roller coaster engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roller coaster engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roller coaster engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average roller coaster engineer tenure
The average roller coaster engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 roller coaster engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Roller coaster engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Roller coaster engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roller coaster 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Lead Project Engineer | 3.67% | 128,828 |
| Roller Coaster Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Mine Safety Manager | 5.25% | 15,444 |
| Results Engineer | 6.39% | 24,019 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar roller coaster engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Lead Project Engineer | 3.67% | 128,828 |
| Mine Safety Manager | 5.25% | 15,444 |
| Results Engineer | 6.39% | 24,019 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by roller coaster engineers
- Arabic, 100.0%
Roller coaster engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |