Technical design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical design engineer gender statistics
16.3% of technical design engineers are women and 83.7% of technical design engineers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Technical design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Technical design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,715
Female income
$75,445
Technical design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical design engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of technical design engineers are female.
Technical design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2011 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2012 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2013 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2014 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2015 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| 2017 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2018 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
Technical design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical design 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% |
| Technical Design Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Technical design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical design engineers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all technical design engineers. Comparatively, 10.3% of technical design engineers are Asian and 9.3% of technical design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.3%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Technical design engineer race
| Technical design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Technical design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how technical design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.51% | 3.48% | 8.22% | 6.92% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 3.48% | 8.00% | 7.22% |
| 2012 | 80.01% | 3.70% | 7.16% | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 79.58% | 2.95% | 8.65% | 6.97% |
| 2014 | 77.61% | 3.05% | 9.77% | 7.96% |
| 2015 | 78.09% | 3.30% | 8.38% | 8.56% |
| 2016 | 76.11% | 3.50% | 9.47% | 9.15% |
| 2017 | 76.83% | 2.78% | 9.19% | 9.07% |
| 2018 | 77.61% | 3.09% | 8.83% | 8.31% |
| 2019 | 76.07% | 3.33% | 9.33% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 72.56% | 3.04% | 10.83% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 72.30% | 3.39% | 10.33% | 9.27% |
Technical design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino technical design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical design engineers have the lowest average salary at $67,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,844 |
| White | $74,022 |
| Black or African American | $67,715 |
| Asian | $73,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,992 |
Average technical design engineer age
See how the average age of technical design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical design engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Technical design engineer age breakdown
The average age of technical design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the technical design engineer population.
Technical design engineer age breakdown
| Technical Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Technical design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for technical design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of technical design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 39% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 39%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Technical design engineers by degree level
| Technical design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 39% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Technical design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,501 annually. With a Master's degree, technical design engineers earn a median annual income of $88,262 compared to $74,535 for technical design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,535 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,501 |
Technical design engineer employment statistics
Most technical design engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where technical design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical design engineers work.
Technical design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Technical design engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the technical design engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical design engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical design engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Technical design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical design engineers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Technical design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Technical design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Technical design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical design engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average technical design engineer tenure
The average technical design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,067 technical design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Technical design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| President Ergonomic Consulting | 3.67% | 34,240 |
| Technical Design Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Ordnance Engineer | 5.25% | 3,654 |
| Traffic Routing Engineer | 6.39% | 9,718 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar technical design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| President Ergonomic Consulting | 3.67% | 34,240 |
| Ordnance Engineer | 5.25% | 3,654 |
| Traffic Routing Engineer | 6.39% | 9,718 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical design engineers
The most common foreign language among technical design engineers is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 30.8% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- Japanese, 30.8%
- Dakota, 7.7%
- Polish, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
Technical design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| Japanese | 30.8% |
| Dakota | 7.7% |
| Polish | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
