Heating engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Heating engineer gender statistics
12.4% of heating engineers are women and 87.6% of heating engineers are men.
- Male, 87.6%
- Female, 12.4%
Heating engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.6% |
| Female | 12.4% |
Heating engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,477
Female income
$95,121
Heating engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in heating engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.4% of heating engineers are female.
Heating engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2011 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2012 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2013 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2014 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2016 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2017 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2018 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2019 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2020 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
Heating engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared heating 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% |
| Heating Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Heating engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among heating engineers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all heating engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of heating engineers are Asian and 7.9% of heating engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.2%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Heating engineer race
| Heating engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Heating engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how heating engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Heating engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.39% | 3.18% | 15.06% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 74.46% | 3.18% | 14.84% | 5.87% |
| 2012 | 74.89% | 3.40% | 14.00% | 6.20% |
| 2013 | 74.46% | 2.66% | 15.50% | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 72.49% | 2.75% | 16.61% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 72.97% | 3.00% | 15.22% | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 70.99% | 3.20% | 16.31% | 7.80% |
| 2017 | 71.71% | 2.48% | 16.04% | 7.73% |
| 2018 | 72.49% | 2.79% | 15.67% | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 70.95% | 3.04% | 16.18% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | 67.44% | 2.74% | 17.68% | 8.59% |
| 2021 | 67.19% | 3.09% | 17.18% | 7.92% |
Heating engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino heating engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american heating engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,603 |
| White | $93,746 |
| Black or African American | $87,575 |
| Asian | $93,013 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,647 |
Average heating engineer age
See how the average age of heating engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Heating 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 |
Heating engineer age breakdown
The average age of heating engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the heating engineer population.
Heating engineer age breakdown
| Heating Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Heating engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for heating engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of heating engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Heating engineers by degree level
| Heating engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Heating engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, heating engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $116,631 annually. With a Master's degree, heating engineers earn a median annual income of $107,244 compared to $94,242 for heating engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,244 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,242 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,631 |
Heating engineer employment statistics
Most heating engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where heating engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where heating engineers work.
Heating engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Heating engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the heating engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most heating engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Heating engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Heating engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for heating engineers are technology, manufacturing and energy.
Heating engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Heating engineer turnover and employment statistics
Heating engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for heating engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Heating engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Heating 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 heating engineer tenure
The average heating engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 heating engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Heating engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Heating engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of heating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,545 |
| Heating Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Radiation Officer | 5.25% | 57,478 |
| Senior Field Engineer | 6.39% | 86,767 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Similar heating engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,545 |
| Radiation Officer | 5.25% | 57,478 |
| Senior Field Engineer | 6.39% | 86,767 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by heating engineers
The most common foreign language among heating engineers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Norwegian, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Heating engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Norwegian | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
