Fuel cell engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuel cell engineer gender statistics
11.5% of fuel cell engineers are women and 88.5% of fuel cell engineers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Fuel cell engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Fuel cell engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,128
Female income
$92,616
Fuel cell engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuel cell engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of fuel cell engineers are female.
Fuel cell engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2012 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2014 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2015 | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 2016 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2017 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
| 2018 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2020 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Fuel cell engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fuel cell 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% |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Fuel cell engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuel cell engineers is White, which makes up 67.5% of all fuel cell engineers. Comparatively, 17.0% of fuel cell engineers are Asian and 7.9% of fuel cell engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.5%
- Asian, 17.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Fuel cell engineer race
| Fuel cell engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Asian | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Fuel cell engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how fuel cell engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuel cell engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 3.17% | 14.83% | 5.51% |
| 2011 | 74.76% | 3.17% | 14.61% | 5.81% |
| 2012 | 75.19% | 3.39% | 13.77% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 74.76% | 2.64% | 15.27% | 5.56% |
| 2014 | 72.79% | 2.74% | 16.38% | 6.56% |
| 2015 | 73.27% | 2.99% | 15.00% | 7.16% |
| 2016 | 71.29% | 3.19% | 16.09% | 7.75% |
| 2017 | 72.01% | 2.47% | 15.81% | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 72.79% | 2.78% | 15.44% | 6.90% |
| 2019 | 71.25% | 3.02% | 15.95% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 67.74% | 2.73% | 17.45% | 8.54% |
| 2021 | 67.48% | 3.08% | 16.95% | 7.87% |
Fuel cell engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fuel cell engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fuel cell engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,506.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,246 |
| White | $91,322 |
| Black or African American | $85,506 |
| Asian | $90,632 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,112 |
Average fuel cell engineer age
See how the average age of fuel cell engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fuel cell 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 |
Fuel cell engineer age breakdown
The average age of fuel cell engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the fuel cell engineer population.
Fuel cell engineer age breakdown
| Fuel Cell Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Fuel cell engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for fuel cell engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of fuel cell engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fuel cell engineers by degree level
| Fuel cell engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fuel cell engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fuel cell engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,786 annually. With a Master's degree, fuel cell engineers earn a median annual income of $104,001 compared to $91,789 for fuel cell engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,001 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,789 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,786 |
Fuel cell engineer employment statistics
Company size where fuel cell engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuel cell engineers work.
Fuel cell engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Fuel cell engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuel cell engineers are automotive, professional and energy.
Fuel cell engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Fuel cell engineer turnover and employment statistics
Fuel cell engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuel cell engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuel cell engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuel cell 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 fuel cell engineer tenure
The average fuel cell engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 fuel cell engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuel cell engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Fuel cell engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuel cell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 14,619 |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Head Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 38,743 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar fuel cell engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 14,619 |
| Biochemical Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,151 |
| Head Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 38,743 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuel cell engineers
The most common foreign language among fuel cell engineers is French at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 22.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Fuel cell engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |
