Standards engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Standards engineer gender statistics
15.9% of standards engineers are women and 84.1% of standards engineers are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Standards engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Standards engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,941
Female income
$97,006
Standards engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in standards engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of standards engineers are female.
Standards engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| 2011 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2016 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2018 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2020 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2021 | 84.06% | 15.94% |
Standards engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared standards 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% |
| Standards Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Standards engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among standards engineers is White, which makes up 67.4% of all standards engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of standards engineers are Asian and 11.6% of standards engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.4%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Standards engineer race
| Standards engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Standards engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how standards engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Standards engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.26% | 4.59% | 11.76% | 7.63% |
| 2011 | 75.69% | 4.73% | 9.22% | 8.92% |
| 2012 | 75.42% | 3.85% | 10.51% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 74.49% | 4.82% | 10.32% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 73.08% | 4.89% | 11.23% | 8.84% |
| 2015 | 72.91% | 5.40% | 10.68% | 9.53% |
| 2016 | 71.99% | 4.58% | 11.36% | 9.55% |
| 2017 | 71.28% | 4.09% | 12.02% | 10.56% |
| 2018 | 71.26% | 4.16% | 12.74% | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 69.05% | 4.34% | 14.04% | 10.43% |
| 2020 | 69.21% | 4.82% | 11.96% | 10.40% |
| 2021 | 67.40% | 4.74% | 12.10% | 11.64% |
Standards engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian standards engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american standards engineers have the lowest average salary at $97,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,548 |
| White | $98,014 |
| Black or African American | $97,560 |
| Asian | $107,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,294 |
Average standards engineer age
See how the average age of standards engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Standards engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Standards engineer age breakdown
The average age of standards engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the standards engineer population.
Standards engineer age breakdown
| Standards Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Standards engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for standards engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of standards engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Standards engineers by degree level
| Standards engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Standards engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, standards engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $121,568 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, standards engineers earn a median annual income of $102,533 compared to $79,463 for standards engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,568 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,533 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,463 |
Standards engineer employment statistics
Most standards engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where standards engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where standards engineers work.
Standards engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Standards engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the standards engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most standards engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Standards engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 55% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 4% |
Standards engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for standards engineers are technology, manufacturing and utilities.
Standards engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Standards engineer turnover and employment statistics
Standards engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for standards engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Standards engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Standards engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average standards engineer tenure
The average standards engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 230 standards engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Standards engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Standards engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of standards 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Customer Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 31,262 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Environmental Engineering Professor | 12.89% | 80,518 |
Similar standards engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Customer Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 31,262 |
| Aerodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 20,152 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Environmental Engineering Professor | 12.89% | 80,518 |
Foreign languages spoken by standards engineers
The most common foreign language among standards engineers is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Ukrainian at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 28.6%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Standards engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 28.6% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
