Alternative energy technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Alternative energy technician demographics by:
Alternative energy technician gender statistics
15.9% of alternative energy technicians are women and 84.1% of alternative energy technicians are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Alternative energy technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Alternative energy technician gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,350
Female income
$50,194
Alternative energy technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in alternative energy technician positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of alternative energy technicians are female.
Alternative energy technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2011 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2012 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2013 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2014 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2015 | 82.18% | 17.82% |
| 2016 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2017 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
| 2018 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2020 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2021 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
Alternative energy technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared alternative energy technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Alternative Energy Technician | 84% | 16% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Alternative energy technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among alternative energy technicians is White, which makes up 70.4% of all alternative energy technicians. Comparatively, 9.4% of alternative energy technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of alternative energy technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Alternative energy technician race
| Alternative energy technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Alternative energy technician race and ethnicity over time
See how alternative energy technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Alternative energy technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Alternative energy technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian alternative energy technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino alternative energy technicians have the lowest average salary at $55,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,511 |
| White | $60,083 |
| Black or African American | $55,923 |
| Asian | $70,823 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,595 |
Average alternative energy technician age
See how the average age of alternative energy technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Alternative energy technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Alternative energy technician age breakdown
The average age of alternative energy technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the alternative energy technician population.
Alternative energy technician age breakdown
| Alternative Energy Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Alternative energy technician educational attainment
The most common degree for alternative energy technicians is bachelor's degree, with 42% of alternative energy technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Alternative energy technicians by degree level
| Alternative energy technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Alternative energy technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, alternative energy technicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $89,142 annually. With a Master's degree, alternative energy technicians earn a median annual income of $85,190 compared to $67,328 for alternative energy technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,190 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,328 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,142 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,772 |
Alternative energy technician employment statistics
Most alternative energy technicians work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where alternative energy technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where alternative energy technicians work.
Alternative energy technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Alternative energy technician jobs by company type
Employees with the alternative energy technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most alternative energy technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Alternative energy technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
Alternative energy technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for alternative energy technicians are utilities, education and energy.
Alternative energy technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Alternative energy technician turnover and employment statistics
Alternative energy technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for alternative energy technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Alternative energy technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Alternative energy technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average alternative energy technician tenure
The average alternative energy technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 alternative energy technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Alternative energy technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Alternative energy technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of alternative energy technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Personnel Staffing Specialist | 8.93% | 4,534 |
| Digital Content Specialist | 10.00% | 45,100 |
| Alternative Energy Technician | 11.05% | - |
| Equal Opportunity Counselor | 11.64% | 27,442 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Similar alternative energy technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Personnel Staffing Specialist | 8.93% | 4,534 |
| Digital Content Specialist | 10.00% | 45,100 |
| Equal Opportunity Counselor | 11.64% | 27,442 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Foreign languages spoken by alternative energy technicians
The most common foreign language among alternative energy technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Alternative energy technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |