Environmental planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental planner gender statistics
47.3% of environmental planners are women and 52.7% of environmental planners are men.
- Male, 52.7%
- Female, 47.3%
Environmental planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.7% |
| Female | 47.3% |
Environmental planner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,515
Female income
$70,194
Environmental planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental planner positions over time. Currently, 47.3% of environmental planners are female.
Environmental planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2011 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2012 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 32.26% |
| 2014 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2015 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2016 | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 2017 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2018 | 58.08% | 41.92% |
| 2019 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2020 | 57.79% | 42.21% |
| 2021 | 52.71% | 47.29% |
Environmental planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental planners 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% |
| Environmental Planner | 53% | 47% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Environmental planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental planners is White, which makes up 68.5% of all environmental planners. Comparatively, 13.1% of environmental planners are Asian and 10.5% of environmental planners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.5%
- Asian, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Environmental planner race
| Environmental planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Environmental planner race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.58% | 6.97% | 9.95% | 4.77% |
| 2011 | 71.49% | 5.88% | 12.85% | 8.40% |
| 2012 | 71.51% | 6.39% | 11.94% | 7.88% |
| 2013 | 76.13% | 5.08% | 7.86% | 9.01% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 7.11% | 8.74% | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 68.59% | 7.22% | 12.76% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 68.35% | 5.56% | 15.36% | 8.66% |
| 2017 | 70.79% | 6.97% | 11.47% | 8.20% |
| 2018 | 62.43% | 6.65% | 16.48% | 10.83% |
| 2019 | 70.75% | 4.12% | 15.07% | 7.63% |
| 2020 | 65.86% | 6.62% | 12.13% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 68.48% | 3.68% | 13.11% | 10.45% |
Environmental planner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american environmental planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown environmental planners have the lowest average salary at $67,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,988 |
| White | $68,345 |
| Black or African American | $70,744 |
| Asian | $70,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,298 |
Average environmental planner age
See how the average age of environmental planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Environmental planner age breakdown
The average age of environmental planners is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the environmental planner population.
Environmental planner age breakdown
| Environmental Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Environmental planner educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental planners is bachelor's degree, with 70% of environmental planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Environmental planners by degree level
| Environmental planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Environmental planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,059 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,520 |
Environmental planner employment statistics
Most environmental planners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where environmental planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental planners work.
Environmental planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Environmental planner jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental planners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Environmental planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 32% |
Environmental planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental planners are government, professional and technology.
Environmental planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Professional | 24% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Environmental planner turnover and employment statistics
Environmental planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average environmental planner tenure
The average environmental planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 686 environmental planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Environmental planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fermentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,681 |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 4,333 |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | 24,425 |
| Master Lay Out Specialist | 7.54% | 24,008 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Planner | 12.89% | - |
Similar environmental planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fermentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,681 |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 4,333 |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | 24,425 |
| Master Lay Out Specialist | 7.54% | 24,008 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental planners
The most common foreign language among environmental planners is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 15.6%
- Portuguese, 9.4%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 15.5%
Environmental planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 15.6% |
| Portuguese | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 15.5% |
