Wind tunnel engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind tunnel engineer gender statistics
4.8% of wind tunnel engineers are women and 95.2% of wind tunnel engineers are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Wind tunnel engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Wind tunnel engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,612
Female income
$85,634
Wind tunnel engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind tunnel engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of wind tunnel engineers are female.
Wind tunnel engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2011 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2013 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2014 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2017 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2018 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2019 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Wind tunnel engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wind tunnel 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% |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Wind tunnel engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind tunnel engineers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all wind tunnel engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of wind tunnel engineers are Asian and 7.6% of wind tunnel engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.3%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Wind tunnel engineer race
| Wind tunnel engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Wind tunnel engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how wind tunnel engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind tunnel engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.50% | 3.54% | 12.29% | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 78.27% | 3.29% | 10.70% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 77.93% | 3.36% | 12.56% | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 76.83% | 3.68% | 12.32% | 5.27% |
| 2014 | 76.04% | 2.42% | 14.02% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 75.29% | 2.58% | 12.03% | 7.59% |
| 2016 | 76.68% | 2.66% | 10.03% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 75.88% | 2.67% | 11.79% | 6.62% |
| 2018 | 74.44% | 2.67% | 13.48% | 6.62% |
| 2019 | 76.37% | 3.05% | 11.42% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 71.72% | 2.70% | 13.73% | 7.88% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 3.56% | 12.08% | 7.57% |
Wind tunnel engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wind tunnel engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wind tunnel engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,310.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,918 |
| White | $86,747 |
| Black or African American | $83,942 |
| Asian | $87,226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,310 |
Average wind tunnel engineer age
See how the average age of wind tunnel engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind tunnel engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Wind tunnel engineer age breakdown
The average age of wind tunnel engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the wind tunnel engineer population.
Wind tunnel engineer age breakdown
| Wind Tunnel Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Wind tunnel engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 5%
Wind tunnel engineers by degree level
| Wind tunnel engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Wind tunnel engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wind tunnel engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,785 annually. With a Master's degree, wind tunnel engineers earn a median annual income of $97,338 compared to $89,974 for wind tunnel engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,338 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,974 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,785 |
Wind tunnel engineer employment statistics
Company size where wind tunnel engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wind tunnel engineers work.
Wind tunnel engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Wind tunnel engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wind tunnel engineers are technology, construction and professional.
Wind tunnel engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 26% |
| Technology | 26% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Automotive | 7% |
Wind tunnel engineer turnover and employment statistics
Wind tunnel engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind tunnel engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind tunnel engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind tunnel engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average wind tunnel engineer tenure
The average wind tunnel engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 wind tunnel engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind tunnel engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Wind tunnel engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind tunnel 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 Hygiene Manager | 3.67% | 13,009 |
| Mine Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 14,753 |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 40,858 |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Surface Water Manager | 12.89% | 6,473 |
Similar wind tunnel engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hygiene Manager | 3.67% | 13,009 |
| Mine Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 14,753 |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 40,858 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Surface Water Manager | 12.89% | 6,473 |
Foreign languages spoken by wind tunnel engineers
The most common foreign language among wind tunnel engineers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Wind tunnel engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
