Energy manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Energy manager gender statistics
15.8% of energy managers are women and 84.2% of energy managers are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Energy manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Energy manager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,505
Female income
$81,766
Energy manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in energy manager positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of energy managers are female.
Energy manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2012 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2014 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 2015 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2019 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 83.31% | 16.69% |
| 2021 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
Energy manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared energy managers 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 Manager | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Energy manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among energy managers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all energy managers. Comparatively, 17.0% of energy managers are Asian and 10.9% of energy managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.7%
- Asian, 17.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Energy manager race
| Energy manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Asian | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Energy manager race and ethnicity over time
See how energy manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Energy manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.65% | 4.21% | 12.62% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 73.70% | 4.36% | 11.77% | 8.03% |
| 2012 | 72.02% | 4.26% | 12.69% | 8.72% |
| 2013 | 71.16% | 4.41% | 13.41% | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 70.68% | 4.27% | 13.96% | 8.67% |
| 2015 | 70.54% | 4.55% | 13.49% | 9.00% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 4.79% | 13.96% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 68.11% | 4.92% | 14.62% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 68.35% | 4.32% | 14.42% | 10.39% |
| 2019 | 67.98% | 4.46% | 15.39% | 9.64% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 4.53% | 15.92% | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 62.75% | 4.33% | 17.01% | 10.87% |
Energy manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian energy managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino energy managers have the lowest average salary at $82,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,953 |
| White | $84,615 |
| Black or African American | $82,555 |
| Asian | $88,507 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,048 |
Average energy manager age
See how the average age of energy managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Energy manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of energy managers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the energy manager population.
Energy manager age breakdown
| Energy Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Energy manager educational attainment
The most common degree for energy managers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of energy managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Energy managers by degree level
| Energy manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Energy manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, energy managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,464 annually. With a Master's degree, energy managers earn a median annual income of $98,376 compared to $86,870 for energy managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,376 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,870 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,464 |
Energy manager employment statistics
Most energy managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where energy managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where energy managers work.
Energy manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Energy manager jobs by company type
Employees with the energy manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most energy managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Energy manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 8% |
Energy manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for energy managers are education, manufacturing and energy.
Energy manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Energy manager turnover and employment statistics
Energy manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for energy managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Energy manager 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 manager tenure
The average energy manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 648 energy managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Energy manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Energy manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of energy managers 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 Consultant | 3.67% | 40,993 |
| Energy Manager | 5.25% | - |
| Field Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 97,684 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Engineering Assistant | 12.89% | 69,756 |
Similar energy manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Consultant | 3.67% | 40,993 |
| Field Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 97,684 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Engineering Assistant | 12.89% | 69,756 |
Foreign languages spoken by energy managers
The most common foreign language among energy managers 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%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Energy manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
