Energy systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Energy systems engineer gender statistics
13.6% of energy systems engineers are women and 86.4% of energy systems engineers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Energy systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Energy systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,911
Female income
$90,298
Energy systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in energy systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of energy systems engineers are female.
Energy systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2014 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2015 | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 2016 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2017 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2019 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2020 | 85.22% | 14.78% |
| 2021 | 86.36% | 13.64% |
Energy systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared energy systems 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 Systems Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Energy systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among energy systems engineers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all energy systems engineers. Comparatively, 16.9% of energy systems engineers are Asian and 7.9% of energy systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Asian, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Energy systems engineer race
| Energy systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Asian | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Energy systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how energy systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Energy systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.77% | 3.16% | 14.77% | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 74.83% | 3.16% | 14.55% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 75.27% | 3.39% | 13.71% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 74.84% | 2.64% | 15.21% | 5.55% |
| 2014 | 72.86% | 2.74% | 16.32% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | 73.34% | 2.99% | 14.94% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 71.37% | 3.18% | 16.03% | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 72.09% | 2.47% | 15.75% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 72.87% | 2.78% | 15.38% | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | 3.02% | 15.89% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 67.82% | 2.73% | 17.39% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 67.56% | 3.08% | 16.89% | 7.85% |
Energy systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino energy systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american energy systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,477.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,025 |
| White | $89,057 |
| Black or African American | $83,477 |
| Asian | $88,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,773 |
Average energy systems engineer age
See how the average age of energy systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Energy systems 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 |
Energy systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of energy systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the energy systems engineer population.
Energy systems engineer age breakdown
| Energy Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Energy systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for energy systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of energy systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Energy systems engineers by degree level
| Energy systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Energy systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, energy systems engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,601 annually. With a Master's degree, energy systems engineers earn a median annual income of $101,201 compared to $89,505 for energy systems engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,201 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,505 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,601 |
Energy systems engineer employment statistics
Most energy systems engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where energy systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where energy systems engineers work.
Energy systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Energy systems engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the energy systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most energy systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Energy systems engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Energy systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for energy systems engineers are energy, manufacturing and technology.
Energy systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Energy systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Energy systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for energy systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Energy systems 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 energy systems engineer tenure
The average energy systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 energy systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Energy systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Energy systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of energy systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 20,066 |
| Energy Systems Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Asic Design Engineer | 6.39% | 71,370 |
| Helicopter Engineer | 7.54% | 4,460 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Similar energy systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 20,066 |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Asic Design Engineer | 6.39% | 71,370 |
| Helicopter Engineer | 7.54% | 4,460 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by energy systems engineers
The most common foreign language among energy systems engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 22.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 22.2%
- Chinese, 22.2%
- Danish, 11.1%
- Korean, 11.1%
Energy systems engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 22.2% |
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| Danish | 11.1% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
