Energy economist demographics and statistics in the US
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Energy economist gender statistics
30.4% of energy economists are women and 69.6% of energy economists are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Energy economist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Energy economist gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,227
Female income
$47,752
Energy economist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in energy economist positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of energy economists are female.
Energy economist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.85% | 26.15% |
| 2011 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2013 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2014 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2015 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| 2016 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2017 | 80.16% | 19.84% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 22.92% |
| 2019 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2020 | 74.29% | 25.71% |
| 2021 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
Energy economist related jobs gender ratio
We compared energy economists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Energy Economist | 70% | 30% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Energy economist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among energy economists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all energy economists. Comparatively, 11.6% of energy economists are Asian and 7.9% of energy economists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.4%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Energy economist race
| Energy economist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Energy economist race and ethnicity over time
See how energy economist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Energy economist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 4.21% | 9.71% | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 74.47% | 6.08% | 10.64% | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 74.99% | 5.18% | 10.37% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 73.19% | 6.31% | 10.09% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 73.79% | 5.17% | 10.69% | 7.59% |
| 2015 | 72.95% | 2.05% | 10.62% | 11.64% |
| 2016 | 73.59% | 4.52% | 12.97% | 6.63% |
| 2017 | 72.46% | 4.23% | 12.12% | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 72.81% | 3.82% | 12.08% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 3.97% | 14.14% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 70.47% | 4.03% | 12.37% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 70.45% | 4.50% | 11.56% | 7.92% |
Energy economist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,662 |
| White | $57,005 |
| Black or African American | $43,123 |
| Asian | $63,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,460 |
Average energy economist age
See how the average age of energy economists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Energy economist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 50 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Energy economist age breakdown
The average age of energy economists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the energy economist population.
Energy economist age breakdown
| Energy Economist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Energy economist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 42%
- Doctorate, 13%
Energy economists by degree level
| Energy economist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 42% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
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Energy economist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,120 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,807 |
Energy economist employment statistics
Company size where energy economists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where energy economists work.
Energy economist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 53% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Energy economist jobs by company type
Employees with the energy economist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most energy economists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Energy economist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 33% |
Energy economist turnover and employment statistics
Energy economist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for energy economists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy economist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Energy economist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average energy economist tenure
The average energy economist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 energy economists resumes in Zippia's database.
Energy economist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Energy economist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of energy economists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Economist | 7.51% | - |
| Behavioral Scientist | 10.82% | 45,246 |
| Chief, Psychology | 11.87% | 16,226 |
| Transit Planner | 13.00% | 14,017 |
| Vice President, Global Organizational Effectiveness | 19.82% | 38,006 |
Similar energy economist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Scientist | 10.82% | 45,246 |
| Chief, Psychology | 11.87% | 16,226 |
| Transit Planner | 13.00% | 14,017 |
| Vice President, Global Organizational Effectiveness | 19.82% | 38,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by energy economists
- German, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Energy economist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |