Topographical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Topographical engineer gender statistics
24.4% of topographical engineers are women and 75.6% of topographical engineers are men.
- Male, 75.6%
- Female, 24.4%
Topographical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.6% |
| Female | 24.4% |
Topographical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,073
Female income
$64,516
Topographical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in topographical engineer positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of topographical engineers are female.
Topographical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2011 | 82.16% | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2013 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2014 | 81.06% | 18.94% |
| 2015 | 80.98% | 19.02% |
| 2016 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
| 2017 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
| 2018 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2019 | 78.40% | 21.60% |
| 2020 | 76.82% | 23.18% |
| 2021 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
Topographical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared topographical 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% |
| Topographical Engineer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Topographical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among topographical engineers is White, which makes up 71.6% of all topographical engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of topographical engineers are Asian and 8.7% of topographical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Topographical engineer race
| Topographical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Topographical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how topographical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Topographical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.24% | 3.77% | 10.34% | 5.72% |
| 2011 | 79.92% | 2.64% | 9.53% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 3.58% | 9.90% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 3.07% | 9.82% | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 78.18% | 3.46% | 10.35% | 5.76% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 2.55% | 10.41% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 76.91% | 2.69% | 10.99% | 7.15% |
| 2017 | 77.19% | 3.30% | 10.73% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.37% | 3.20% | 9.82% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 75.86% | 3.43% | 10.83% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 2.77% | 10.75% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 2.90% | 12.10% | 8.67% |
Topographical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian topographical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american topographical engineers have the lowest average salary at $63,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,595 |
| White | $68,185 |
| Black or African American | $63,021 |
| Asian | $69,621 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,149 |
Average topographical engineer age
See how the average age of topographical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Topographical 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 |
Topographical engineer age breakdown
The average age of topographical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the topographical engineer population.
Topographical engineer age breakdown
| Topographical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Topographical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for topographical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of topographical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
Topographical engineers by degree level
| Topographical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
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Topographical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, topographical engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,457 annually. With a Doctorate degree, topographical engineers earn a median annual income of $81,719 compared to $72,447 for topographical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,447 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,719 |
Topographical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Topographical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for topographical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Topographical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Topographical 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 topographical engineer tenure
The average topographical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 topographical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Topographical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 47% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Topographical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of topographical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Topographical Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Central Office Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 55,340 |
| Weight Control Engineer | 7.54% | 34,201 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar topographical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Central Office Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 55,340 |
| Weight Control Engineer | 7.54% | 34,201 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by topographical engineers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Topographical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |