Survey engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Survey engineer gender statistics
7.9% of survey engineers are women and 92.1% of survey engineers are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Survey engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Survey engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,711
Female income
$42,083
Survey engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in survey engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of survey engineers are female.
Survey engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2014 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2016 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2017 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2021 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
Survey engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared survey 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% |
| Survey Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Survey engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among survey engineers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all survey engineers. Comparatively, 12.0% of survey engineers are Asian and 11.9% of survey engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.0%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Survey engineer race
| Survey engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Survey engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how survey engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Survey engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.59% | 4.93% | 10.26% | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 75.27% | 3.81% | 9.46% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 73.19% | 4.74% | 9.82% | 9.55% |
| 2013 | 74.27% | 4.23% | 9.75% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 73.53% | 4.62% | 10.27% | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 73.82% | 3.71% | 10.34% | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 72.25% | 3.86% | 10.92% | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 72.53% | 4.47% | 10.66% | 9.93% |
| 2018 | 72.71% | 4.36% | 9.75% | 10.77% |
| 2019 | 71.20% | 4.60% | 10.75% | 10.79% |
| 2020 | 68.80% | 3.93% | 10.67% | 11.79% |
| 2021 | 66.99% | 4.07% | 12.02% | 11.90% |
Survey engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian survey engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american survey engineers have the lowest average salary at $41,131.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,679 |
| White | $44,418 |
| Black or African American | $41,131 |
| Asian | $45,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,123 |
Average survey engineer age
See how the average age of survey engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Survey 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 |
Survey engineer age breakdown
The average age of survey engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the survey engineer population.
Survey engineer age breakdown
| Survey Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Survey engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for survey engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of survey engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Survey engineers by degree level
| Survey engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Survey engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, survey engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,477 annually. With a Doctorate degree, survey engineers earn a median annual income of $53,009 compared to $47,128 for survey engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,477 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,128 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,009 |
Survey engineer employment statistics
Most survey engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where survey engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where survey engineers work.
Survey engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Survey engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the survey engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most survey engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Survey engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 11% |
Survey engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for survey engineers are professional, manufacturing and government.
Survey engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Government | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Survey engineer turnover and employment statistics
Survey engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for survey engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Survey engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Survey 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 survey engineer tenure
The average survey engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 618 survey engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Survey engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Survey engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of survey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Engineer | 3.67% | 54,028 |
| Survey Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Circuit Designer | 6.39% | 44,611 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
Similar survey engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Engineer | 3.67% | 54,028 |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Circuit Designer | 6.39% | 44,611 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by survey engineers
The most common foreign language among survey engineers is Spanish at 29.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 29.2%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Persian, 8.3%
- Other, 25.0%
Survey engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.2% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Persian | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.0% |
