Green building engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Green building engineer gender statistics
24.0% of green building engineers are women and 76.0% of green building engineers are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Green building engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Green building engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,004
Female income
$84,884
Green building engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in green building engineer positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of green building engineers are female.
Green building engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2011 | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 2012 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
| 2013 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 2014 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
| 2015 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2016 | 78.60% | 21.40% |
| 2017 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
| 2018 | 77.91% | 22.09% |
| 2019 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2020 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
Green building engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared green building 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% |
| Green Building Engineer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Green building engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among green building engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all green building engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of green building engineers are Asian and 7.5% of green building engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Green building engineer race
| Green building engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Green building engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how green building engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Green building engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Green building engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian green building engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino green building engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,205.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,515 |
| White | $88,129 |
| Black or African American | $85,781 |
| Asian | $92,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,205 |
Average green building engineer age
See how the average age of green building engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Green building 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 |
Green building engineer age breakdown
The average age of green building engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the green building engineer population.
Green building engineer age breakdown
| Green Building Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Green building engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for green building engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of green building engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Green building engineers by degree level
| Green building engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Green building engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, green building engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $116,842 annually. With a Master's degree, green building engineers earn a median annual income of $103,943 compared to $90,704 for green building engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,704 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,842 |
Green building engineer turnover and employment statistics
Green building engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for green building engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Green building engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Green building 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 green building engineer tenure
The average green building engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 green building engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Green building engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Green building engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of green building 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 Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,102 |
| Green Building Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Drive Test Engineer | 6.39% | 36,537 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Similar green building engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,102 |
| Drive Test Engineer | 6.39% | 36,537 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by green building engineers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Green building engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |