Start-up engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Start-up engineer gender statistics
6.6% of start-up engineers are women and 93.4% of start-up engineers are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Start-up engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Start-up engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,218
Female income
$96,777
Start-up engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in start-up engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of start-up engineers are female.
Start-up engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2012 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2013 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2014 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2015 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2017 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2018 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2019 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2020 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
Start-up engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared start-up 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% |
| Start-Up Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Start-up engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among start-up engineers is White, which makes up 72.4% of all start-up engineers. Comparatively, 10.3% of start-up engineers are Asian and 9.2% of start-up engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.4%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Start-up engineer race
| Start-up engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Start-up engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how start-up engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Start-up engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.56% | 3.46% | 8.23% | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 79.63% | 3.47% | 8.01% | 7.16% |
| 2012 | 80.06% | 3.69% | 7.17% | 7.49% |
| 2013 | 79.63% | 2.94% | 8.67% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 77.66% | 3.04% | 9.78% | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 78.14% | 3.29% | 8.39% | 8.51% |
| 2016 | 76.16% | 3.49% | 9.48% | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 76.88% | 2.77% | 9.21% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 77.66% | 3.08% | 8.84% | 8.25% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.32% | 9.35% | 8.54% |
| 2020 | 72.61% | 3.03% | 10.85% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 72.35% | 3.38% | 10.35% | 9.22% |
Start-up engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino start-up engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american start-up engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,709.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,388 |
| White | $94,922 |
| Black or African American | $86,709 |
| Asian | $93,936 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,490 |
Average start-up engineer age
See how the average age of start-up engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Start-up 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 |
Start-up engineer age breakdown
The average age of start-up engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the start-up engineer population.
Start-up engineer age breakdown
| Start-Up Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Start-up engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for start-up engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of start-up engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Start-up engineers by degree level
| Start-up engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Start-up engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, start-up engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $126,897 annually. With a Master's degree, start-up engineers earn a median annual income of $113,505 compared to $95,590 for start-up engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,505 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,590 |
| Doctorate Degree | $126,897 |
Start-up engineer employment statistics
Most start-up engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where start-up engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where start-up engineers work.
Start-up engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Start-up engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the start-up engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most start-up engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Start-up engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Start-up engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for start-up engineers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Start-up engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Start-up engineer turnover and employment statistics
Start-up engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for start-up engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Start-up engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Start-up 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 start-up engineer tenure
The average start-up engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 740 start-up engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Start-up engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Start-up engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of start-up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Failure Analysis Engineer | 3.67% | 43,275 |
| Start-Up Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Reservoir Engineering Consultant | 5.25% | 59,090 |
| Electrical Systems Designer | 6.39% | 126,502 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Similar start-up engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Failure Analysis Engineer | 3.67% | 43,275 |
| Reservoir Engineering Consultant | 5.25% | 59,090 |
| Electrical Systems Designer | 6.39% | 126,502 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Foreign languages spoken by start-up engineers
The most common foreign language among start-up engineers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 21.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Carrier, 21.4%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Other, 21.6%
Start-up engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Carrier | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.6% |
