Spacecraft systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Spacecraft systems engineer demographics by:
Spacecraft systems engineer gender statistics
9.7% of spacecraft systems engineers are women and 90.3% of spacecraft systems engineers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Spacecraft systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Spacecraft systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,172
Female income
$90,192
Spacecraft systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spacecraft systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of spacecraft systems engineers are female.
Spacecraft systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2013 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2015 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2016 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2017 | 90.73% | 9.27% |
| 2018 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2020 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Spacecraft systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared spacecraft systems 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% |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Spacecraft systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spacecraft systems engineers is White, which makes up 68.9% of all spacecraft systems engineers. Comparatively, 11.2% of spacecraft systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of spacecraft systems engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Spacecraft systems engineer race
| Spacecraft systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Spacecraft systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how spacecraft systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spacecraft systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 4.18% | 11.14% | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 74.90% | 3.93% | 9.55% | 9.66% |
| 2012 | 74.56% | 4.00% | 11.40% | 8.23% |
| 2013 | 73.46% | 4.32% | 11.16% | 8.87% |
| 2014 | 72.67% | 3.06% | 12.87% | 9.33% |
| 2015 | 71.92% | 3.22% | 10.88% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 73.31% | 3.30% | 8.88% | 12.04% |
| 2017 | 72.51% | 3.31% | 10.63% | 10.22% |
| 2018 | 71.07% | 3.31% | 12.33% | 10.22% |
| 2019 | 73.00% | 3.69% | 10.26% | 10.26% |
| 2020 | 68.35% | 3.34% | 12.58% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 68.94% | 4.20% | 10.93% | 11.17% |
Spacecraft systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian spacecraft systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino spacecraft systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,961.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,423 |
| White | $91,258 |
| Black or African American | $88,569 |
| Asian | $91,717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,961 |
Average spacecraft systems engineer age
See how the average age of spacecraft systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Spacecraft systems engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Spacecraft systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of spacecraft systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the spacecraft systems engineer population.
Spacecraft systems engineer age breakdown
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Spacecraft systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for spacecraft systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of spacecraft systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Spacecraft systems engineers by degree level
| Spacecraft systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Spacecraft systems engineer jobs you might like
Spacecraft systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, spacecraft systems engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,558 annually. With a Master's degree, spacecraft systems engineers earn a median annual income of $101,351 compared to $94,345 for spacecraft systems engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,351 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,345 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,558 |
Spacecraft systems engineer employment statistics
Company size where spacecraft systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spacecraft systems engineers work.
Spacecraft systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Spacecraft systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for spacecraft systems engineers are technology, telecommunication and professional.
Spacecraft systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 37% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Spacecraft systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Spacecraft systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spacecraft systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spacecraft systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spacecraft systems engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average spacecraft systems engineer tenure
The average spacecraft systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 spacecraft systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Spacecraft systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Spacecraft systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spacecraft systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Process Engineer | 3.67% | 95,987 |
| Energy Conservation Engineer | 5.25% | 4,174 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | 90,479 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Similar spacecraft systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Process Engineer | 3.67% | 95,987 |
| Energy Conservation Engineer | 5.25% | 4,174 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | 90,479 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Foreign languages spoken by spacecraft systems engineers
The most common foreign language among spacecraft systems engineers is Italian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Italian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
Spacecraft systems engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |