Test project engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Test project engineer gender statistics
17.9% of test project engineers are women and 82.1% of test project engineers are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Test project engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Test project engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,733
Female income
$84,602
Test project engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in test project engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of test project engineers are female.
Test project engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2011 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2013 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2015 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2016 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 83.99% | 16.01% |
| 2020 | 80.72% | 19.28% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
Test project engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared test project 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% |
| Test Project Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Test project engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among test project engineers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all test project engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of test project engineers are Asian and 8.2% of test project engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Test project engineer race
| Test project engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Test project engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how test project engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Test project engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.51% | 3.24% | 13.60% | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 75.58% | 3.24% | 13.38% | 6.14% |
| 2012 | 76.01% | 3.46% | 12.54% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 75.58% | 2.71% | 14.03% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 73.61% | 2.81% | 15.15% | 6.88% |
| 2015 | 74.09% | 3.06% | 13.76% | 7.48% |
| 2016 | 72.11% | 3.26% | 14.85% | 8.07% |
| 2017 | 72.83% | 2.54% | 14.57% | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 73.62% | 2.85% | 14.21% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 72.07% | 3.10% | 14.71% | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 68.56% | 2.80% | 16.21% | 8.86% |
| 2021 | 68.31% | 3.15% | 15.71% | 8.19% |
Test project engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino test project engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american test project engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,822 |
| White | $83,631 |
| Black or African American | $79,235 |
| Asian | $83,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,974 |
Average test project engineer age
See how the average age of test project engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Test project 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 |
Test project engineer age breakdown
The average age of test project engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the test project engineer population.
Test project engineer age breakdown
| Test Project Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Test project engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for test project engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of test project engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Test project engineers by degree level
| Test project engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Test project engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, test project engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,448 annually. With a Master's degree, test project engineers earn a median annual income of $93,046 compared to $83,982 for test project engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,046 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,982 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,448 |
Test project engineer employment statistics
Most test project engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where test project engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where test project engineers work.
Test project engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Test project engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the test project engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most test project engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Test project engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 2% |
Test project engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for test project engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Test project engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Test project engineer turnover and employment statistics
Test project engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for test project engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Test project engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Test project 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 test project engineer tenure
The average test project engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 460 test project engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Test project engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Test project engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of test project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer | 3.67% | 75,273 |
| Test Project Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 82,332 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Similar test project engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer | 3.67% | 75,273 |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 82,332 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Foreign languages spoken by test project engineers
The most common foreign language among test project engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 16.7% and Telugu is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Telugu, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Albanian, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Test project engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Telugu | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Albanian | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |
