Air plant engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Air plant engineer gender statistics
19.8% of air plant engineers are women and 80.2% of air plant engineers are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Air plant engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Air plant engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,017
Female income
$79,257
Air plant engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air plant engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of air plant engineers are female.
Air plant engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
| 2011 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2013 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2014 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 88.70% | 11.30% |
| 2018 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2019 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2021 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
Air plant engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 80% | 20% |
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Air plant engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air plant engineers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all air plant engineers. Comparatively, 17.6% of air plant engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of air plant engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Air plant engineer race
| Air plant engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Air plant engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how air plant engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air plant engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.35% | 10.50% | 4.74% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 68.24% | 10.01% | 5.34% | 13.77% |
| 2012 | 66.63% | 10.59% | 4.29% | 15.66% |
| 2013 | 67.19% | 9.46% | 5.20% | 16.23% |
| 2014 | 67.65% | 10.24% | 4.25% | 15.13% |
| 2015 | 66.70% | 9.47% | 4.95% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 67.51% | 9.08% | 5.11% | 15.46% |
| 2017 | 67.26% | 8.28% | 5.95% | 15.14% |
| 2018 | 66.57% | 9.66% | 5.31% | 15.52% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 7.40% | 8.05% | 16.72% |
| 2020 | 62.21% | 7.56% | 8.12% | 17.27% |
| 2021 | 60.27% | 9.54% | 7.63% | 17.58% |
Air plant engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white air plant engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american air plant engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,451.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,026 |
| White | $91,822 |
| Black or African American | $81,451 |
| Asian | $84,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,730 |
Average air plant engineer age
See how the average age of air plant engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air plant engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Air plant engineer age breakdown
The average age of air plant engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the air plant engineer population.
Air plant engineer age breakdown
| Air Plant Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Air plant engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for air plant engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of air plant engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Air plant engineers by degree level
| Air plant engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Air plant engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, air plant engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $95,674 annually. With a Associate degree, air plant engineers earn a median annual income of $80,945 compared to $76,967 for air plant engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,967 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,674 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,945 |
Air plant engineer employment statistics
Most air plant engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where air plant engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where air plant engineers work.
Air plant engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Air plant engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the air plant engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most air plant engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Air plant engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Air plant engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for air plant engineers are energy, government and media.
Air plant engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Media | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Air plant engineer turnover and employment statistics
Air plant engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air plant engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air plant engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air plant engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average air plant engineer tenure
The average air plant engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 132 air plant engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Air plant engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Air plant engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | - |
| Bus System Operator | 4.62% | 47,028 |
| Power Plant Operators Supervisor | 4.80% | 11,139 |
| Asphalt Plant Operator | 10.89% | 38,762 |
Similar air plant engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bus System Operator | 4.62% | 47,028 |
| Power Plant Operators Supervisor | 4.80% | 11,139 |
| Asphalt Plant Operator | 10.89% | 38,762 |
Foreign languages spoken by air plant engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Air plant engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
