Structural test engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural test engineer demographics by:
Structural test engineer gender statistics
8.5% of structural test engineers are women and 91.5% of structural test engineers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Structural test engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Structural test engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,088
Female income
$79,113
Structural test engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural test engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of structural test engineers are female.
Structural test engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2012 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 93.50% | 6.50% |
| 2016 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2017 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2019 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2021 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
Structural test engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural test 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 Test Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Structural test engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural test engineers is White, which makes up 68.9% of all structural test engineers. Comparatively, 11.2% of structural test engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of structural test engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Structural test engineer race
| Structural test engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Structural test engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how structural test engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural test engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.07% | 4.19% | 11.12% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 74.84% | 3.94% | 9.53% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 74.50% | 4.01% | 11.38% | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 4.33% | 11.14% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 72.61% | 3.07% | 12.85% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 71.86% | 3.23% | 10.86% | 11.26% |
| 2016 | 73.25% | 3.31% | 8.86% | 12.11% |
| 2017 | 72.45% | 3.33% | 10.61% | 10.29% |
| 2018 | 71.01% | 3.32% | 12.30% | 10.28% |
| 2019 | 72.94% | 3.70% | 10.24% | 10.32% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 3.35% | 12.55% | 11.54% |
| 2021 | 68.88% | 4.21% | 10.91% | 11.24% |
Structural test engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian structural test engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino structural test engineers have the lowest average salary at $76,416.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,612 |
| White | $80,411 |
| Black or African American | $77,148 |
| Asian | $80,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,416 |
Average structural test engineer age
See how the average age of structural test engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Structural test engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Structural test engineer age breakdown
The average age of structural test engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the structural test engineer population.
Structural test engineer age breakdown
| Structural Test Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Structural test engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for structural test engineers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of structural test engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Structural test engineers by degree level
| Structural test engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Structural test engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, structural test engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,370 annually. With a Master's degree, structural test engineers earn a median annual income of $92,982 compared to $84,202 for structural test engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,982 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,202 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,370 |
Structural test engineer employment statistics
Company size where structural test engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural test engineers work.
Structural test engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Structural test engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for structural test engineers are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Structural test engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Structural test engineer turnover and employment statistics
Structural test engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural test engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural test engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural test engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average structural test engineer tenure
The average structural test engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 structural test engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural test engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Structural test engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural test 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Environmental And Safety | 3.67% | 32,473 |
| Energy Efficiency Engineer | 5.25% | 4,182 |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 125,204 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar structural test engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Environmental And Safety | 3.67% | 32,473 |
| Energy Efficiency Engineer | 5.25% | 4,182 |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 125,204 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural test engineers
- German, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Structural test engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |