Geological engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Geological engineer gender statistics
16.3% of geological engineers are women and 83.7% of geological engineers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Geological engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Geological engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,139
Female income
$77,512
Geological engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geological engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of geological engineers are female.
Geological engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2011 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2012 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2014 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2016 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2017 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2018 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2019 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2020 | 82.75% | 17.25% |
| 2021 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
Geological engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared geological 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% |
| Geological Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Geological engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geological engineers is White, which makes up 60.0% of all geological engineers. Comparatively, 20.2% of geological engineers are Asian and 10.6% of geological engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.0%
- Asian, 20.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Geological engineer race
| Geological engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Asian | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Geological engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how geological engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geological engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.86% | 4.12% | 15.79% | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 70.91% | 4.27% | 14.94% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 69.22% | 4.17% | 15.86% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 68.36% | 4.32% | 16.58% | 8.44% |
| 2014 | 67.89% | 4.18% | 17.13% | 8.41% |
| 2015 | 67.74% | 4.46% | 16.66% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 67.08% | 4.70% | 17.13% | 8.85% |
| 2017 | 65.32% | 4.83% | 17.80% | 9.61% |
| 2018 | 65.55% | 4.23% | 17.59% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 65.18% | 4.37% | 18.56% | 9.38% |
| 2020 | 61.96% | 4.44% | 19.09% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 59.96% | 4.24% | 20.18% | 10.61% |
Geological engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian geological engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino geological engineers have the lowest average salary at $77,680.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,404 |
| White | $79,204 |
| Black or African American | $77,982 |
| Asian | $81,483 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,680 |
Average geological engineer age
See how the average age of geological engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geological 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 |
Geological engineer age breakdown
The average age of geological engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the geological engineer population.
Geological engineer age breakdown
| Geological Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Geological engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for geological engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of geological engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Geological engineers by degree level
| Geological engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Geological engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geological engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,170 annually. With a Master's degree, geological engineers earn a median annual income of $87,101 compared to $80,529 for geological engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,529 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,170 |
Geological engineer employment statistics
Most geological engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where geological engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geological engineers work.
Geological engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Geological engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the geological engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geological engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geological engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 11% |
Geological engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for geological engineers are professional, construction and government.
Geological engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 25% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Geological engineer turnover and employment statistics
Geological engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geological engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geological engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geological 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 geological engineer tenure
The average geological engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 geological engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Geological engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Geological engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 38,101 |
| Geological Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 56,779 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Hazardous Substances Engineer | 12.89% | 3,012 |
Similar geological engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 38,101 |
| Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 56,779 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Hazardous Substances Engineer | 12.89% | 3,012 |
Foreign languages spoken by geological engineers
The most common foreign language among geological engineers is Turkish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Turkish, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 40.0%
Geological engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Turkish | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 40.0% |
