Textile engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Textile engineer gender statistics
33.3% of textile engineers are women and 66.7% of textile engineers are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Textile engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Textile engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,664
Female income
$98,166
Textile engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in textile engineer positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of textile engineers are female.
Textile engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2011 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 2012 | 71.76% | 28.24% |
| 2013 | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 2014 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2015 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2016 | 69.46% | 30.54% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2018 | 69.27% | 30.73% |
| 2019 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Textile engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared textile 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% |
| Textile Engineer | 67% | 33% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Textile engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among textile engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all textile engineers. Comparatively, 15.1% of textile engineers are Asian and 10.4% of textile engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Textile engineer race
| Textile engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Textile engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how textile engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Textile engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 4.08% | 14.73% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 74.56% | 4.23% | 12.20% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 74.29% | 3.34% | 13.49% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 73.36% | 4.31% | 13.30% | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 71.95% | 4.39% | 14.20% | 7.57% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 4.89% | 13.65% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 70.86% | 4.08% | 14.34% | 8.28% |
| 2017 | 70.15% | 3.58% | 15.00% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 70.13% | 3.65% | 15.71% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 67.93% | 3.83% | 17.02% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 68.08% | 4.31% | 14.94% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 66.27% | 4.23% | 15.07% | 10.38% |
Textile engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian textile engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american textile engineers have the lowest average salary at $98,660.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,087 |
| White | $99,064 |
| Black or African American | $98,660 |
| Asian | $107,571 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,202 |
Average textile engineer age
See how the average age of textile engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Textile 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 |
Textile engineer age breakdown
The average age of textile engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the textile engineer population.
Textile engineer age breakdown
| Textile Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Textile engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for textile engineers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of textile engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Textile engineers by degree level
| Textile engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Textile engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, textile engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $119,742 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, textile engineers earn a median annual income of $103,073 compared to $82,357 for textile engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,742 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,073 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,357 |
Textile engineer employment statistics
Company size where textile engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where textile engineers work.
Textile engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Textile engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for textile engineers are manufacturing, retail and health care.
Textile engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Textile engineer turnover and employment statistics
Textile engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for textile engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Textile engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Textile 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 textile engineer tenure
The average textile engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 textile engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Textile engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Textile engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of textile 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Equipment Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 18,315 |
| Associate Radio Frequency Engineer | 6.39% | 8,715 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Similar textile engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 18,315 |
| Associate Radio Frequency Engineer | 6.39% | 8,715 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by textile engineers
The most common foreign language among textile engineers is Chinese at 18.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Chinese, 18.2%
- Mandarin, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Other, 36.3%
Textile engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| Mandarin | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Other | 36.3% |
