System safety engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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System safety engineer gender statistics
19.5% of system safety engineers are women and 80.5% of system safety engineers are men.
- Male, 80.5%
- Female, 19.5%
System safety engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.5% |
| Female | 19.5% |
System safety engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,240
Female income
$81,221
System safety engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in system safety engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.5% of system safety engineers are female.
System safety engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2013 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2014 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2015 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2016 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2017 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2019 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2021 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
System safety engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared system safety 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% |
| System Safety Engineer | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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System safety engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among system safety engineers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all system safety engineers. Comparatively, 11.6% of system safety engineers are Asian and 11.5% of system safety engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.2%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
System safety engineer race
| System safety engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
System safety engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how system safety engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
System safety engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.02% | 4.52% | 11.26% | 7.45% |
| 2011 | 76.45% | 4.66% | 8.72% | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 76.18% | 3.78% | 10.01% | 8.27% |
| 2013 | 75.25% | 4.75% | 9.82% | 8.33% |
| 2014 | 73.84% | 4.82% | 10.72% | 8.66% |
| 2015 | 73.67% | 5.33% | 10.18% | 9.35% |
| 2016 | 72.75% | 4.51% | 10.86% | 9.37% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 4.02% | 11.52% | 10.39% |
| 2018 | 72.02% | 4.09% | 12.23% | 9.39% |
| 2019 | 69.82% | 4.27% | 13.54% | 10.25% |
| 2020 | 69.97% | 4.75% | 11.46% | 10.22% |
| 2021 | 68.16% | 4.67% | 11.60% | 11.46% |
System safety engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian system safety engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american system safety engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,770 |
| White | $82,159 |
| Black or African American | $81,851 |
| Asian | $92,325 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,530 |
Average system safety engineer age
See how the average age of system safety engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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System safety 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 |
System safety engineer age breakdown
The average age of system safety engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the system safety engineer population.
System safety engineer age breakdown
| System Safety Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
System safety engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for system safety engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of system safety 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, 73%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
System safety engineers by degree level
| System safety engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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System safety engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, system safety engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,464 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, system safety engineers earn a median annual income of $87,272 compared to $64,237 for system safety engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,464 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,272 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,237 |
System safety engineer employment statistics
Most system safety engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where system safety engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where system safety engineers work.
System safety engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
System safety engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the system safety engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most system safety engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
System safety engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 4% |
System safety engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for system safety engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
System safety engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
System safety engineer turnover and employment statistics
System safety engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for system safety engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
System safety engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | System safety 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 system safety engineer tenure
The average system safety engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 634 system safety engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
System safety engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
System safety engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of system safety 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 |
|---|---|---|
| System Safety Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Laser Engineer | 5.25% | 4,901 |
| Contract Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 40,032 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | 4,305 |
Similar system safety engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Engineer | 5.25% | 4,901 |
| Contract Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 40,032 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | 4,305 |
Foreign languages spoken by system safety engineers
The most common foreign language among system safety engineers is Russian at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 27.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Russian, 27.3%
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Carrier, 18.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Urdu, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
System safety engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 27.3% |
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Carrier | 18.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Urdu | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |
