Electrical maintenance engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical maintenance engineer demographics by:
Electrical maintenance engineer gender statistics
3.4% of electrical maintenance engineers are women and 96.6% of electrical maintenance engineers are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Electrical maintenance engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Electrical maintenance engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,933
Female income
$73,006
Electrical maintenance engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical maintenance engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of electrical maintenance engineers are female.
Electrical maintenance engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2011 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2016 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2018 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2021 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
Electrical maintenance engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical maintenance 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% |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 97% | 3% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Electrical maintenance engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical maintenance engineers is White, which makes up 64.8% of all electrical maintenance engineers. Comparatively, 14.5% of electrical maintenance engineers are Asian and 11.0% of electrical maintenance engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.8%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Electrical maintenance engineer race
| Electrical maintenance engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Electrical maintenance engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical maintenance engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical maintenance engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.92% | 5.17% | 15.50% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 67.99% | 4.78% | 16.60% | 9.13% |
| 2012 | 68.54% | 5.34% | 15.42% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 69.91% | 4.62% | 15.59% | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 68.87% | 4.50% | 15.14% | 9.56% |
| 2015 | 69.03% | 4.67% | 14.85% | 9.38% |
| 2016 | 68.64% | 4.58% | 15.51% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 68.55% | 4.65% | 14.99% | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 67.78% | 5.01% | 15.52% | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 68.94% | 4.22% | 15.43% | 9.35% |
| 2020 | 65.92% | 3.89% | 15.44% | 10.24% |
| 2021 | 64.83% | 4.78% | 14.48% | 11.04% |
Electrical maintenance engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electrical maintenance engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electrical maintenance engineers have the lowest average salary at $74,977.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,939 |
| White | $77,202 |
| Black or African American | $75,379 |
| Asian | $81,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,977 |
Average electrical maintenance engineer age
See how the average age of electrical maintenance engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical maintenance engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Electrical maintenance engineer age breakdown
The average age of electrical maintenance engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the electrical maintenance engineer population.
Electrical maintenance engineer age breakdown
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Electrical maintenance engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical maintenance engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of electrical maintenance engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Electrical maintenance engineers by degree level
| Electrical maintenance engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Electrical maintenance engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical maintenance engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,637 annually. With a Master's degree, electrical maintenance engineers earn a median annual income of $85,827 compared to $75,549 for electrical maintenance engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,827 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,549 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,637 |
Electrical maintenance engineer employment statistics
Most electrical maintenance engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electrical maintenance engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical maintenance engineers work.
Electrical maintenance engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Electrical maintenance engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical maintenance engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical maintenance engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical maintenance engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 3% |
Electrical maintenance engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical maintenance engineers are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Electrical maintenance engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Electrical maintenance engineer turnover and employment statistics
Electrical maintenance engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical maintenance engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical maintenance engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical maintenance engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average electrical maintenance engineer tenure
The average electrical maintenance engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 480 electrical maintenance engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical maintenance engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Electrical maintenance engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 118,696 |
| Geological Manager | 5.25% | 309 |
| Electrical Maintenance Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Similar electrical maintenance engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Systems Engineer | 3.67% | 118,696 |
| Geological Manager | 5.25% | 309 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical maintenance engineers
The most common foreign language among electrical maintenance engineers is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and German is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 17.6%
- German, 11.8%
- Arabic, 11.8%
- Igbo, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Electrical maintenance engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Arabic | 11.8% |
| Igbo | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
