Validation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
Validation engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates validation engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our validation engineer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about validation engineers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 29,009 validation engineers currently employed in the United States.
- 21.5% of all validation engineers are women, while 78.5% are men.
- The average validation engineer age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of validation engineers is White (57.8%), followed by Asian (22.9%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Unknown (4.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 5% of all validation engineers are LGBT.
- Validation engineers are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Validation engineer gender statistics
21.5% of validation engineers are women and 78.5% of validation engineers are men.
- Male, 78.5%
- Female, 21.5%
Validation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.5% |
| Female | 21.5% |
Validation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,456
Female income
$77,562
Validation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in validation engineer positions over time. Currently, 21.5% of validation engineers are female.
Validation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2011 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2012 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2014 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2015 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2016 | 80.92% | 19.08% |
| 2017 | 81.40% | 18.60% |
| 2018 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2019 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2020 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2021 | 78.53% | 21.47% |
Validation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared validation 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% |
| Validation Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Validation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among validation engineers is White, which makes up 57.8% of all validation engineers. Comparatively, 22.9% of validation engineers are Asian and 10.2% of validation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 57.8%
- Asian, 22.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Validation engineer race
| Validation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Asian | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Validation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how validation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Validation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 4.00% | 18.46% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 68.77% | 4.15% | 17.61% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 67.09% | 4.04% | 18.53% | 8.09% |
| 2013 | 66.23% | 4.20% | 19.25% | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 65.75% | 4.06% | 19.79% | 8.05% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 4.33% | 19.33% | 8.38% |
| 2016 | 64.95% | 4.58% | 19.80% | 8.49% |
| 2017 | 63.18% | 4.71% | 20.46% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 63.42% | 4.11% | 20.26% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 63.05% | 4.25% | 21.23% | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 59.82% | 4.31% | 21.76% | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 57.82% | 4.11% | 22.85% | 10.24% |
Validation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian validation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino validation engineers have the lowest average salary at $77,692.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,734 |
| White | $79,519 |
| Black or African American | $78,114 |
| Asian | $82,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,692 |
Average validation engineer age
See how the average age of validation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Validation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Validation engineer age breakdown
The average age of validation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the validation engineer population.
Validation engineer age breakdown
| Validation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Validation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for validation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of validation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Validation engineers by degree level
| Validation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Validation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, validation engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,746 annually. With a Master's degree, validation engineers earn a median annual income of $88,666 compared to $80,824 for validation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,666 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,824 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,746 |
Validation engineer employment statistics
Most validation engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where validation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where validation engineers work.
Validation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Validation engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the validation engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most validation engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Validation engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 55% |
Validation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for validation engineers are technology, health care and pharmaceutical.
Validation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Pharmaceutical | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Validation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Validation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for validation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Validation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Validation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average validation engineer tenure
The average validation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,703 validation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Validation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Validation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of validation 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 Process And Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 92,216 |
| Validation Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 56,779 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Similar validation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process And Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 92,216 |
| Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 56,779 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by validation engineers
The most common foreign language among validation engineers is Spanish at 57.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 5.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 57.9%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- French, 4.1%
- Mandarin, 4.1%
- Other, 24.4%
Validation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.9% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| French | 4.1% |
| Mandarin | 4.1% |
| Other | 24.4% |
