Weapons engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Weapons engineer gender statistics
15.4% of weapons engineers are women and 84.6% of weapons engineers are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Weapons engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Weapons engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,423
Female income
$98,882
Weapons engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weapons engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of weapons engineers are female.
Weapons engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2013 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2014 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2015 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 2017 | 85.67% | 14.33% |
| 2018 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2020 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
Weapons engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared weapons 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% |
| Weapons Engineer | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Weapons engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weapons engineers is White, which makes up 75.1% of all weapons engineers. Comparatively, 11.1% of weapons engineers are Asian and 6.5% of weapons engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.1%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Weapons engineer race
| Weapons engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Weapons engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how weapons engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weapons engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.29% | 2.86% | 9.02% | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 82.35% | 2.86% | 8.80% | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 82.78% | 3.08% | 7.96% | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 82.35% | 2.34% | 9.46% | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 80.38% | 2.43% | 10.57% | 5.17% |
| 2015 | 80.86% | 2.68% | 9.18% | 5.77% |
| 2016 | 78.88% | 2.88% | 10.27% | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 79.60% | 2.16% | 10.00% | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 80.39% | 2.47% | 9.63% | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 78.84% | 2.72% | 10.14% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 2.42% | 11.64% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 75.08% | 2.77% | 11.14% | 6.48% |
Weapons engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino weapons engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american weapons engineers have the lowest average salary at $89,077.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,587 |
| White | $97,080 |
| Black or African American | $89,077 |
| Asian | $96,121 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,574 |
Average weapons engineer age
See how the average age of weapons engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Weapons 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 |
Weapons engineer age breakdown
The average age of weapons engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the weapons engineer population.
Weapons engineer age breakdown
| Weapons Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Weapons engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for weapons engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of weapons engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
Weapons engineers by degree level
| Weapons engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
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Weapons engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, weapons engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $127,933 annually. With a Master's degree, weapons engineers earn a median annual income of $115,064 compared to $97,730 for weapons engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,064 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,730 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,933 |
Weapons engineer employment statistics
Most weapons engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where weapons engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weapons engineers work.
Weapons engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Weapons engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the weapons engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weapons engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Weapons engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 14% |
Weapons engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for weapons engineers are technology, government and health care.
Weapons engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
Weapons engineer turnover and employment statistics
Weapons engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weapons engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weapons engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weapons 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 weapons engineer tenure
The average weapons engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 weapons engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Weapons engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Weapons engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weapons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | 44,996 |
| Weapons Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Microsystems Engineer | 5.25% | 2,966 |
| Customer Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 28,817 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
Similar weapons engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Standards Engineer | 3.67% | 44,996 |
| Microsystems Engineer | 5.25% | 2,966 |
| Customer Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 28,817 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
Foreign languages spoken by weapons engineers
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Carrier, 50.0%
Weapons engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 50.0% |