Energy efficiency engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Energy efficiency engineer gender statistics
19.7% of energy efficiency engineers are women and 80.3% of energy efficiency engineers are men.
- Male, 80.3%
- Female, 19.7%
Energy efficiency engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.3% |
| Female | 19.7% |
Energy efficiency engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,746
Female income
$81,071
Energy efficiency engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in energy efficiency engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.7% of energy efficiency engineers are female.
Energy efficiency engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2011 | 83.99% | 16.01% |
| 2012 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2013 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2014 | 82.75% | 17.25% |
| 2015 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 82.57% | 17.43% |
| 2017 | 83.01% | 16.99% |
| 2018 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 2019 | 80.56% | 19.44% |
| 2020 | 79.28% | 20.72% |
| 2021 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
Energy efficiency engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared energy efficiency 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% |
| Energy Efficiency Engineer | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Energy efficiency engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among energy efficiency engineers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all energy efficiency engineers. Comparatively, 18.8% of energy efficiency engineers are Asian and 10.3% of energy efficiency engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.9%
- Asian, 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Energy efficiency engineer race
| Energy efficiency engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Energy efficiency engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how energy efficiency engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Energy efficiency engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.76% | 4.00% | 14.40% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 72.81% | 4.15% | 13.55% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 71.13% | 4.04% | 14.48% | 8.10% |
| 2013 | 70.27% | 4.20% | 15.19% | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 69.79% | 4.06% | 15.74% | 8.05% |
| 2015 | 69.65% | 4.34% | 15.27% | 8.39% |
| 2016 | 68.99% | 4.58% | 15.74% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 67.22% | 4.71% | 16.41% | 9.25% |
| 2018 | 67.46% | 4.11% | 16.20% | 9.77% |
| 2019 | 67.09% | 4.25% | 17.17% | 9.03% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 4.32% | 17.70% | 9.88% |
| 2021 | 61.86% | 4.12% | 18.80% | 10.25% |
Energy efficiency engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian energy efficiency engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino energy efficiency engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,184 |
| White | $83,853 |
| Black or African American | $81,841 |
| Asian | $87,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,346 |
Average energy efficiency engineer age
See how the average age of energy efficiency engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Energy efficiency engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Energy efficiency engineer age breakdown
The average age of energy efficiency engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the energy efficiency engineer population.
Energy efficiency engineer age breakdown
| Energy Efficiency Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Energy efficiency engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 1%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Energy efficiency engineers by degree level
| Energy efficiency engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 1% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Energy efficiency engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, energy efficiency engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,069 annually. With a Master's degree, energy efficiency engineers earn a median annual income of $97,275 compared to $86,055 for energy efficiency engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,055 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,069 |
Energy efficiency engineer employment statistics
Most energy efficiency engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where energy efficiency engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where energy efficiency engineers work.
Energy efficiency engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Energy efficiency engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the energy efficiency engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most energy efficiency engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Energy efficiency engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 15% |
Energy efficiency engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for energy efficiency engineers are energy, professional and utilities.
Energy efficiency engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
Energy efficiency engineer turnover and employment statistics
Energy efficiency engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for energy efficiency engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy efficiency engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Energy efficiency engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average energy efficiency engineer tenure
The average energy efficiency engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 energy efficiency engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Energy efficiency engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Energy efficiency engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of energy efficiency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer, Methods | 3.67% | 43,320 |
| Energy Efficiency Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| PCB Designer | 6.39% | 72,971 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | 4,305 |
Similar energy efficiency engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer, Methods | 3.67% | 43,320 |
| PCB Designer | 6.39% | 72,971 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | 4,305 |
Foreign languages spoken by energy efficiency engineers
The most common foreign language among energy efficiency engineers is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Mandarin, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Energy efficiency engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Mandarin | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
