Statistical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Statistical engineer gender statistics
14.1% of statistical engineers are women and 85.9% of statistical engineers are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Statistical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Statistical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,308
Female income
$84,920
Statistical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in statistical engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of statistical engineers are female.
Statistical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2012 | 88.57% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2014 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2015 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2017 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2018 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2019 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2020 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
Statistical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared statistical 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% |
| Statistical Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Statistical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among statistical engineers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all statistical engineers. Comparatively, 12.3% of statistical engineers are Asian and 11.3% of statistical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Statistical engineer race
| Statistical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Statistical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how statistical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Statistical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.48% | 4.46% | 11.99% | 7.32% |
| 2011 | 75.91% | 4.61% | 9.45% | 8.61% |
| 2012 | 75.64% | 3.73% | 10.74% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 74.71% | 4.69% | 10.55% | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 73.30% | 4.77% | 11.46% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 73.13% | 5.28% | 10.91% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 72.21% | 4.46% | 11.59% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 71.50% | 3.96% | 12.25% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 71.48% | 4.04% | 12.97% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 69.28% | 4.21% | 14.27% | 10.12% |
| 2020 | 69.43% | 4.70% | 12.19% | 10.09% |
| 2021 | 67.62% | 4.61% | 12.33% | 11.33% |
Statistical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian statistical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american statistical engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,258.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,275 |
| White | $85,534 |
| Black or African American | $85,258 |
| Asian | $91,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,312 |
Average statistical engineer age
See how the average age of statistical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Statistical 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 |
Statistical engineer age breakdown
The average age of statistical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the statistical engineer population.
Statistical engineer age breakdown
| Statistical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Statistical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for statistical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of statistical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
Statistical engineers by degree level
| Statistical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Statistical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, statistical engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,395 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, statistical engineers earn a median annual income of $88,265 compared to $73,891 for statistical engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,395 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,265 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,891 |
Statistical engineer employment statistics
Most statistical engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where statistical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where statistical engineers work.
Statistical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Statistical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the statistical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most statistical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Statistical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 4% |
Statistical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for statistical engineers are technology, manufacturing and automotive.
Statistical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Statistical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Statistical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for statistical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Statistical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Statistical 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 statistical engineer tenure
The average statistical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 statistical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Statistical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Statistical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of statistical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Nuclear Reactor Engineer | 5.25% | 4,169 |
| Engineering Trainee | 6.39% | 79,966 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Water Systems Designer | 12.89% | 105,765 |
Similar statistical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Reactor Engineer | 5.25% | 4,169 |
| Engineering Trainee | 6.39% | 79,966 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Water Systems Designer | 12.89% | 105,765 |
Foreign languages spoken by statistical engineers
The most common foreign language among statistical engineers is Chinese at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Chinese, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Turkish, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Statistical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Turkish | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |
