Commissioning engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Commissioning engineer gender statistics
4.6% of commissioning engineers are women and 95.4% of commissioning engineers are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Commissioning engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Commissioning engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,958
Female income
$97,191
Commissioning engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commissioning engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of commissioning engineers are female.
Commissioning engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2012 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2013 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2018 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2019 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2020 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
Commissioning engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared commissioning 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% |
| Commissioning Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Commissioning engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commissioning engineers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all commissioning engineers. Comparatively, 12.3% of commissioning engineers are Asian and 9.3% of commissioning engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.2%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commissioning engineer race
| Commissioning engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commissioning engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how commissioning engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commissioning engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.44% | 3.49% | 10.19% | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 77.51% | 3.49% | 9.97% | 7.29% |
| 2012 | 77.94% | 3.72% | 9.13% | 7.62% |
| 2013 | 77.51% | 2.97% | 10.63% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 75.54% | 3.07% | 11.74% | 8.03% |
| 2015 | 76.02% | 3.32% | 10.36% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 74.04% | 3.51% | 11.45% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 74.76% | 2.80% | 11.17% | 9.15% |
| 2018 | 75.54% | 3.11% | 10.80% | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 74.00% | 3.35% | 11.31% | 8.66% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 3.06% | 12.81% | 10.01% |
| 2021 | 70.24% | 3.41% | 12.31% | 9.34% |
Commissioning engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino commissioning engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commissioning engineers have the lowest average salary at $88,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,112 |
| White | $95,507 |
| Black or African American | $88,011 |
| Asian | $94,611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,837 |
Average commissioning engineer age
See how the average age of commissioning engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commissioning 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 |
Commissioning engineer age breakdown
The average age of commissioning engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the commissioning engineer population.
Commissioning engineer age breakdown
| Commissioning Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Commissioning engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for commissioning engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of commissioning engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Commissioning engineers by degree level
| Commissioning engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Commissioning engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commissioning engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,140 annually. With a Master's degree, commissioning engineers earn a median annual income of $112,245 compared to $96,114 for commissioning engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,245 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,114 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,140 |
Commissioning engineer employment statistics
Most commissioning engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where commissioning engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commissioning engineers work.
Commissioning engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Commissioning engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the commissioning engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commissioning engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commissioning engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 0% |
Commissioning engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for commissioning engineers are professional, construction and technology.
Commissioning engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Commissioning engineer turnover and employment statistics
Commissioning engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commissioning engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commissioning engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commissioning 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 commissioning engineer tenure
The average commissioning engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,567 commissioning engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Commissioning engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Commissioning engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commissioning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Commissioning Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Nuclear Fuels Reclamation Engineer | 5.25% | 3,408 |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 92,795 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Similar commissioning engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Nuclear Fuels Reclamation Engineer | 5.25% | 3,408 |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 92,795 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by commissioning engineers
The most common foreign language among commissioning engineers is Spanish at 26.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 26.3%
- French, 11.8%
- German, 10.5%
- Arabic, 7.9%
- Portuguese, 6.6%
- Other, 36.9%
Commissioning engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| French | 11.8% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Arabic | 7.9% |
| Portuguese | 6.6% |
| Other | 36.9% |
