Structural steel engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural steel engineer gender statistics
5.4% of structural steel engineers are women and 94.6% of structural steel engineers are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Structural steel engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Structural steel engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,402
Female income
$67,593
Structural steel engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural steel engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of structural steel engineers are female.
Structural steel engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2012 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2013 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 95.49% | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2019 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2020 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
Structural steel engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural steel 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% |
| Structural Steel Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Structural steel engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural steel engineers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all structural steel engineers. Comparatively, 13.6% of structural steel engineers are Asian and 11.7% of structural steel engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Structural steel engineer race
| Structural steel engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Structural steel engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how structural steel engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural steel engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.30% | 4.85% | 11.87% | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 73.97% | 3.73% | 11.06% | 8.54% |
| 2012 | 71.90% | 4.67% | 11.43% | 9.34% |
| 2013 | 72.98% | 4.16% | 11.35% | 9.10% |
| 2014 | 72.24% | 4.54% | 11.87% | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 72.53% | 3.64% | 11.94% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 70.96% | 3.78% | 12.52% | 10.17% |
| 2017 | 71.24% | 4.39% | 12.26% | 9.72% |
| 2018 | 71.42% | 4.28% | 11.35% | 10.55% |
| 2019 | 69.91% | 4.52% | 12.36% | 10.57% |
| 2020 | 67.51% | 3.85% | 12.27% | 11.58% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 3.99% | 13.62% | 11.69% |
Structural steel engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian structural steel engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american structural steel engineers have the lowest average salary at $66,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,469 |
| White | $70,182 |
| Black or African American | $66,524 |
| Asian | $71,184 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,751 |
Average structural steel engineer age
See how the average age of structural steel engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Structural steel engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Structural steel engineer age breakdown
The average age of structural steel engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the structural steel engineer population.
Structural steel engineer age breakdown
| Structural Steel Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Structural steel engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for structural steel engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of structural steel 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 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Structural steel engineers by degree level
| Structural steel engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Structural steel engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, structural steel engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,861 annually. With a Doctorate degree, structural steel engineers earn a median annual income of $79,374 compared to $73,136 for structural steel engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,861 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,136 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,374 |
Structural steel engineer employment statistics
Company size where structural steel engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural steel engineers work.
Structural steel engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Structural steel engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for structural steel engineers are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Structural steel engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Structural steel engineer turnover and employment statistics
Structural steel engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural steel engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural steel engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural steel engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average structural steel engineer tenure
The average structural steel engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 structural steel engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural steel engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Structural steel engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural steel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,105 |
| Structural Steel Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Project Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 19,986 |
| Wire Communications Engineer | 6.39% | 19,708 |
| Aeronautical Project Engineer | 7.54% | 20,902 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar structural steel engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,105 |
| Project Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 19,986 |
| Wire Communications Engineer | 6.39% | 19,708 |
| Aeronautical Project Engineer | 7.54% | 20,902 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural steel engineers
The most common foreign language among structural steel engineers is Arabic at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Hungarian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Arabic, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Hungarian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Structural steel engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Hungarian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
