Special project engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Special project engineer gender statistics
34.1% of special project engineers are women and 65.9% of special project engineers are men.
- Male, 65.9%
- Female, 34.1%
Special project engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.9% |
| Female | 34.1% |
Special project engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,046
Female income
$70,833
Special project engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special project engineer positions over time. Currently, 34.1% of special project engineers are female.
Special project engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2011 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2012 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2013 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2014 | 71.16% | 28.84% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 30.68% |
| 2016 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2017 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2018 | 69.03% | 30.97% |
| 2019 | 68.77% | 31.23% |
| 2020 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2021 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
Special project engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared special project 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% |
| Special Project Engineer | 66% | 34% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Special project engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special project engineers is White, which makes up 72.2% of all special project engineers. Comparatively, 10.3% of special project engineers are Asian and 9.4% of special project engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.2%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Special project engineer race
| Special project engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Special project engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how special project engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special project engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.41% | 3.50% | 8.19% | 7.02% |
| 2011 | 79.47% | 3.50% | 7.97% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 79.91% | 3.73% | 7.13% | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 79.47% | 2.98% | 8.62% | 7.07% |
| 2014 | 77.50% | 3.07% | 9.74% | 8.07% |
| 2015 | 77.98% | 3.32% | 8.35% | 8.66% |
| 2016 | 76.00% | 3.52% | 9.44% | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 76.72% | 2.80% | 9.16% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 77.51% | 3.11% | 8.80% | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 75.96% | 3.36% | 9.30% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 72.45% | 3.06% | 10.80% | 10.05% |
| 2021 | 72.20% | 3.41% | 10.30% | 9.37% |
Special project engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino special project engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special project engineers have the lowest average salary at $65,718.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,131 |
| White | $69,904 |
| Black or African American | $65,718 |
| Asian | $69,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,189 |
Average special project engineer age
See how the average age of special project engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special project 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 |
Special project engineer age breakdown
The average age of special project engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the special project engineer population.
Special project engineer age breakdown
| Special Project Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Special project engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for special project engineers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of special project engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Special project engineers by degree level
| Special project engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Special project engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special project engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,220 annually. With a Master's degree, special project engineers earn a median annual income of $78,975 compared to $70,240 for special project engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,975 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,240 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,220 |
Special project engineer employment statistics
Most special project engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where special project engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special project engineers work.
Special project engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Special project engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the special project engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special project engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special project engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Special project engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for special project engineers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Special project engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Special project engineer turnover and employment statistics
Special project engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special project engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special project engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special project 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 special project engineer tenure
The average special project engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,431 special project engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special project engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Special project engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Engineer | 3.67% | 38,181 |
| Special Project Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Mine Engineer | 5.25% | 3,627 |
| Electrical Systems Designer | 6.39% | 126,502 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar special project engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Engineer | 3.67% | 38,181 |
| Mine Engineer | 5.25% | 3,627 |
| Electrical Systems Designer | 6.39% | 126,502 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by special project engineers
The most common foreign language among special project engineers is Spanish at 49.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 49.5%
- French, 7.7%
- German, 6.6%
- Portuguese, 5.5%
- Arabic, 5.5%
- Other, 25.2%
Special project engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.5% |
| French | 7.7% |
| German | 6.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.5% |
| Arabic | 5.5% |
| Other | 25.2% |
