Senior technical designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior technical designer gender statistics
42.5% of senior technical designers are women and 57.5% of senior technical designers are men.
- Male, 57.5%
- Female, 42.5%
Senior technical designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.5% |
| Female | 42.5% |
Senior technical designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,904
Female income
$84,086
Senior technical designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior technical designer positions over time. Currently, 42.5% of senior technical designers are female.
Senior technical designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2011 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2012 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2013 | 66.26% | 33.74% |
| 2014 | 63.39% | 36.61% |
| 2015 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2016 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2017 | 59.56% | 40.44% |
| 2018 | 61.00% | 39.00% |
| 2019 | 60.71% | 39.29% |
| 2020 | 55.23% | 44.77% |
| 2021 | 57.54% | 42.46% |
Senior technical designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior technical designers 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% |
| Senior Technical Designer | 58% | 42% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Senior technical designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior technical designers is White, which makes up 71.0% of all senior technical designers. Comparatively, 11.9% of senior technical designers are Asian and 9.0% of senior technical designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.0%
- Asian, 11.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior technical designer race
| Senior technical designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior technical designer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior technical designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior technical designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.26% | 3.42% | 9.79% | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 78.32% | 3.42% | 9.57% | 6.97% |
| 2012 | 78.76% | 3.65% | 8.73% | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 78.32% | 2.90% | 10.22% | 6.72% |
| 2014 | 76.35% | 3.00% | 11.34% | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 76.83% | 3.25% | 9.95% | 8.31% |
| 2016 | 74.85% | 3.44% | 11.04% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 75.57% | 2.72% | 10.76% | 8.83% |
| 2018 | 76.36% | 3.03% | 10.40% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 74.81% | 3.28% | 10.91% | 8.34% |
| 2020 | 71.30% | 2.99% | 12.41% | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 71.05% | 3.34% | 11.91% | 9.02% |
Senior technical designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino senior technical designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior technical designers have the lowest average salary at $75,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,055 |
| White | $82,427 |
| Black or African American | $75,092 |
| Asian | $81,546 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,724 |
Average senior technical designer age
See how the average age of senior technical designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior technical designer 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 |
Senior technical designer age breakdown
The average age of senior technical designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the senior technical designer population.
Senior technical designer age breakdown
| Senior Technical Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Senior technical designer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior technical designers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of senior technical designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 36%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior technical designers by degree level
| Senior technical designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 36% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior technical designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior technical designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,149 annually. With a Master's degree, senior technical designers earn a median annual income of $99,090 compared to $83,025 for senior technical designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,090 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,025 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,149 |
Senior technical designer employment statistics
Most senior technical designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where senior technical designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior technical designers work.
Senior technical designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Senior technical designer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior technical designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior technical designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior technical designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior technical designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior technical designers are retail, professional and technology.
Senior technical designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior technical designer turnover and employment statistics
Senior technical designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior technical designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior technical designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior technical designer 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 senior technical designer tenure
The average senior technical designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,152 senior technical designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior technical designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Senior technical designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior technical designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Usability Specialist | 3.67% | 790 |
| Senior Technical Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Senior Digital Design Engineer | 6.39% | 67,003 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
Similar senior technical designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Usability Specialist | 3.67% | 790 |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Senior Digital Design Engineer | 6.39% | 67,003 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior technical designers
The most common foreign language among senior technical designers is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Mandarin, 10.3%
- French, 7.7%
- German, 5.1%
- Other, 30.7%
Senior technical designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Mandarin | 10.3% |
| French | 7.7% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Other | 30.7% |
