Exploration engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Exploration engineer gender statistics
17.4% of exploration engineers are women and 82.6% of exploration engineers are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Exploration engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Exploration engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,899
Female income
$86,417
Exploration engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exploration engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of exploration engineers are female.
Exploration engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 2012 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2013 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2014 | 84.80% | 15.20% |
| 2015 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
| 2016 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2017 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 84.10% | 15.90% |
| 2019 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2020 | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 2021 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
Exploration engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared exploration 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% |
| Exploration Engineer | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Exploration engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exploration engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all exploration engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of exploration engineers are Asian and 7.5% of exploration engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Exploration engineer race
| Exploration engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Exploration engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how exploration engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exploration engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Exploration engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exploration engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino exploration engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,789.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,477 |
| White | $90,040 |
| Black or African American | $87,417 |
| Asian | $95,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,789 |
Average exploration engineer age
See how the average age of exploration engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exploration 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 |
Exploration engineer age breakdown
The average age of exploration engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the exploration engineer population.
Exploration engineer age breakdown
| Exploration Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Exploration engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for exploration engineers is bachelor's degree, with 88% of exploration engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 6% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
Exploration engineers by degree level
| Exploration engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Exploration engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exploration engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,688 annually. With a Master's degree, exploration engineers earn a median annual income of $107,915 compared to $92,990 for exploration engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,915 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,990 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,688 |
Exploration engineer employment statistics
Most exploration engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where exploration engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exploration engineers work.
Exploration engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Exploration engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the exploration engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exploration engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Exploration engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 50% |
Exploration engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for exploration engineers are manufacturing, technology and education.
Exploration engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Education | 13% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
Exploration engineer turnover and employment statistics
Exploration engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exploration engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exploration engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exploration 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 exploration engineer tenure
The average exploration engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 exploration engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Exploration engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Exploration engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exploration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Process Engineer | 3.67% | 123,320 |
| Exploration Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Dial Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 25,038 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Similar exploration engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Process Engineer | 3.67% | 123,320 |
| Dial Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 25,038 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Foreign languages spoken by exploration engineers
- Kurdish, 50.0%
- Persian, 50.0%
Exploration engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Kurdish | 50.0% |
| Persian | 50.0% |