Fuels engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuels engineer gender statistics
2.3% of fuels engineers are women and 97.7% of fuels engineers are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Fuels engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Fuels engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,091
Female income
$87,381
Fuels engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuels engineer positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of fuels engineers are female.
Fuels engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 98.83% | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
Fuels engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fuels 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% |
| Fuels Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Fuels engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuels engineers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all fuels engineers. Comparatively, 14.5% of fuels engineers are Asian and 10.8% of fuels engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fuels engineer race
| Fuels engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fuels engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how fuels engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuels engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.29% | 4.55% | 10.43% | 8.38% |
| 2011 | 75.21% | 5.06% | 9.54% | 8.18% |
| 2012 | 74.66% | 3.92% | 12.00% | 7.99% |
| 2013 | 72.91% | 4.77% | 11.28% | 8.96% |
| 2014 | 73.78% | 4.72% | 11.79% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 73.40% | 5.28% | 12.12% | 7.43% |
| 2016 | 74.42% | 4.76% | 11.65% | 8.12% |
| 2017 | 73.21% | 4.42% | 12.92% | 7.06% |
| 2018 | 74.30% | 3.70% | 11.46% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 70.37% | 4.32% | 12.01% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 71.68% | 4.49% | 10.61% | 9.88% |
| 2021 | 64.45% | 4.22% | 14.52% | 10.78% |
Fuels engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fuels engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fuels engineers have the lowest average salary at $80,043.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,777 |
| White | $89,527 |
| Black or African American | $80,043 |
| Asian | $89,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,070 |
Average fuels engineer age
See how the average age of fuels engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fuels engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30.5 |
| White | 40 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 41 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 29 |
Fuels engineer age breakdown
The average age of fuels engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the fuels engineer population.
Fuels engineer age breakdown
| Fuels Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Fuels engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for fuels engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of fuels engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fuels engineers by degree level
| Fuels engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fuels engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,037 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,783 |
Fuels engineer employment statistics
Most fuels engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where fuels engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuels engineers work.
Fuels engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Fuels engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the fuels engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fuels engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fuels engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 8% |
Fuels engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuels engineers are professional, technology and energy.
Fuels engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Fuels engineer turnover and employment statistics
Fuels engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuels engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuels engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuels engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 3.90% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average fuels engineer tenure
The average fuels engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 fuels engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuels engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Fuels engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health And Safety Manager | 3.67% | 71,325 |
| Solar Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,381 |
| Wind Farm Designer | 6.39% | 50,155 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | - |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Similar fuels engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Health And Safety Manager | 3.67% | 71,325 |
| Solar Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,381 |
| Wind Farm Designer | 6.39% | 50,155 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuels engineers
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Fuels engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
