Vehicle controls engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Vehicle controls engineer demographics by:
Vehicle controls engineer gender statistics
13.8% of vehicle controls engineers are women and 86.2% of vehicle controls engineers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Vehicle controls engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Vehicle controls engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,699
Female income
$98,726
Vehicle controls engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vehicle controls engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of vehicle controls engineers are female.
Vehicle controls engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2013 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2014 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2016 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2017 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2018 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2020 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2021 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
Vehicle controls engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared vehicle controls 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% |
| Vehicle Controls Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Vehicle controls engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vehicle controls engineers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all vehicle controls engineers. Comparatively, 16.9% of vehicle controls engineers are Asian and 7.9% of vehicle controls engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Asian, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Vehicle controls engineer race
| Vehicle controls engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Asian | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Vehicle controls engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how vehicle controls engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vehicle controls engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.77% | 3.16% | 14.77% | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 74.84% | 3.16% | 14.55% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 75.27% | 3.39% | 13.71% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 74.84% | 2.64% | 15.21% | 5.55% |
| 2014 | 72.87% | 2.74% | 16.32% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | 73.35% | 2.99% | 14.93% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 71.37% | 3.18% | 16.02% | 7.73% |
| 2017 | 72.09% | 2.47% | 15.75% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 72.87% | 2.78% | 15.38% | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | 3.02% | 15.89% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 67.82% | 2.73% | 17.39% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 67.56% | 3.08% | 16.89% | 7.85% |
Vehicle controls engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino vehicle controls engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vehicle controls engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,110.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,844 |
| White | $97,151 |
| Black or African American | $90,110 |
| Asian | $96,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,331 |
Average vehicle controls engineer age
See how the average age of vehicle controls engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vehicle controls 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 |
Vehicle controls engineer age breakdown
The average age of vehicle controls engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the vehicle controls engineer population.
Vehicle controls engineer age breakdown
| Vehicle Controls Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Vehicle controls engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for vehicle controls engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of vehicle controls 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 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Vehicle controls engineers by degree level
| Vehicle controls engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Vehicle controls engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vehicle controls engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $123,670 annually. With a Master's degree, vehicle controls engineers earn a median annual income of $112,720 compared to $97,719 for vehicle controls engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,720 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,719 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,670 |
Vehicle controls engineer employment statistics
Most vehicle controls engineers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where vehicle controls engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vehicle controls engineers work.
Vehicle controls engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Vehicle controls engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the vehicle controls engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vehicle controls engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Vehicle controls engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Vehicle controls engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for vehicle controls engineers are automotive, professional and technology.
Vehicle controls engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 32% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Vehicle controls engineer turnover and employment statistics
Vehicle controls engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vehicle controls engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vehicle controls engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vehicle controls 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 vehicle controls engineer tenure
The average vehicle controls engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 vehicle controls engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vehicle controls engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Vehicle controls engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vehicle controls 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Manager | 3.67% | 71,566 |
| Vehicle Controls Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Ore Dressing Engineer | 5.25% | 2,397 |
| Wind Farm Designer | 6.39% | 50,155 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
Similar vehicle controls engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Manager | 3.67% | 71,566 |
| Ore Dressing Engineer | 5.25% | 2,397 |
| Wind Farm Designer | 6.39% | 50,155 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by vehicle controls engineers
The most common foreign language among vehicle controls engineers is Chinese at 14.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 14.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Chinese, 14.8%
- Spanish, 14.8%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Other, 40.8%
Vehicle controls engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.8% |
| Spanish | 14.8% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Other | 40.8% |
