Facility engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Facility engineer gender statistics
9.4% of facility engineers are women and 90.6% of facility engineers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Facility engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Facility engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,938
Female income
$89,480
Facility engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in facility engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of facility engineers are female.
Facility engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2011 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2012 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2013 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2014 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2015 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2017 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2018 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2020 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2021 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
Facility engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared facility 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% |
| Facility Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Facility engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among facility engineers is White, which makes up 71.8% of all facility engineers. Comparatively, 10.2% of facility engineers are Asian and 9.7% of facility engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.8%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Facility engineer race
| Facility engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Facility engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how facility engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Facility engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.05% | 3.58% | 8.08% | 7.38% |
| 2011 | 79.11% | 3.58% | 7.86% | 7.68% |
| 2012 | 79.55% | 3.81% | 7.02% | 8.01% |
| 2013 | 79.11% | 3.06% | 8.52% | 7.43% |
| 2014 | 77.14% | 3.15% | 9.63% | 8.43% |
| 2015 | 77.62% | 3.40% | 8.25% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 75.65% | 3.60% | 9.34% | 9.62% |
| 2017 | 76.37% | 2.88% | 9.06% | 9.54% |
| 2018 | 77.15% | 3.19% | 8.69% | 8.77% |
| 2019 | 75.61% | 3.44% | 9.20% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 72.10% | 3.14% | 10.70% | 10.41% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 3.49% | 10.20% | 9.73% |
Facility engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino facility engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american facility engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,060 |
| White | $88,158 |
| Black or African American | $82,229 |
| Asian | $87,453 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,987 |
Average facility engineer age
See how the average age of facility engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Facility 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 |
Facility engineer age breakdown
The average age of facility engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the facility engineer population.
Facility engineer age breakdown
| Facility Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Facility engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for facility engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of facility engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Facility engineers by degree level
| Facility engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Facility engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, facility engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,218 annually. With a Master's degree, facility engineers earn a median annual income of $101,157 compared to $88,635 for facility engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,157 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,635 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,218 |
Facility engineer employment statistics
Most facility engineers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where facility engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where facility engineers work.
Facility engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Facility engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the facility engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most facility engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Facility engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 5% |
Facility engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for facility engineers are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Facility engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Facility engineer turnover and employment statistics
Facility engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for facility engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Facility engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Facility 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 facility engineer tenure
The average facility engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,967 facility engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Facility engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Facility engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of facility 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Test Engineer | 3.67% | 64,188 |
| Facility Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Electric Engine Mechanic | 5.25% | 35,420 |
| Rural Electrification Engineer | 6.39% | 27,875 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
Similar facility engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Test Engineer | 3.67% | 64,188 |
| Electric Engine Mechanic | 5.25% | 35,420 |
| Rural Electrification Engineer | 6.39% | 27,875 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
Foreign languages spoken by facility engineers
The most common foreign language among facility engineers is Spanish at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 14.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.6%.
- Spanish, 44.2%
- Carrier, 14.1%
- French, 9.6%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- German, 5.1%
- Other, 21.2%
Facility engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| Carrier | 14.1% |
| French | 9.6% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Other | 21.2% |
