Gas engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas engineer gender statistics
11.1% of gas engineers are women and 88.9% of gas engineers are men.
- Male, 88.9%
- Female, 11.1%
Gas engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.9% |
| Female | 11.1% |
Gas engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,207
Female income
$103,345
Gas engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.1% of gas engineers are female.
Gas engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2011 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2015 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2016 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2018 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 89.02% | 10.98% |
| 2020 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Gas engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Gas Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Gas engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas engineers is White, which makes up 57.1% of all gas engineers. Comparatively, 23.3% of gas engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of gas engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Gas engineer race
| Gas engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Gas engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how gas engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.92% | 5.75% | 0.34% | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 69.44% | 6.94% | 0.56% | 19.83% |
| 2012 | 70.61% | 8.88% | 0.54% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 71.72% | 6.24% | 1.01% | 18.53% |
| 2014 | 70.69% | 5.45% | 0.51% | 18.41% |
| 2015 | 68.62% | 7.99% | 1.31% | 20.03% |
| 2016 | 73.97% | 6.78% | 0.84% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 71.01% | 7.89% | 1.01% | 17.85% |
| 2018 | 69.61% | 5.97% | 0.96% | 20.07% |
| 2019 | 68.77% | 6.82% | 1.77% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 70.23% | 5.74% | 1.14% | 19.28% |
| 2021 | 57.15% | 10.91% | 2.27% | 23.31% |
Gas engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gas engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas engineers have the lowest average salary at $93,983.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,156 |
| White | $105,698 |
| Black or African American | $97,549 |
| Asian | $110,506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,983 |
Gas engineer age breakdown
The average age of gas engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the gas engineer population.
Gas engineer age breakdown
| Gas Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Gas engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for gas engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of gas engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Gas engineers by degree level
| Gas engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Gas engineer employment statistics
Most gas engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where gas engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas engineers work.
Gas engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Gas engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the gas engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 6% |
Gas engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas engineers are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Gas engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Gas engineer turnover and employment statistics
Gas engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average gas engineer tenure
The average gas engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 gas engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Gas engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Crater | 4.67% | 4,781 |
| Bag Sealer | 6.68% | 3,314 |
| Gas Engineer | 8.17% | - |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Similar gas engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Crater | 4.67% | 4,781 |
| Bag Sealer | 6.68% | 3,314 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas engineers
The most common foreign language among gas engineers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 11.1% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Urdu, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 11.0%
Gas engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Urdu | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.0% |
