Hvac engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hvac engineer gender statistics
4.6% of hvac engineers are women and 95.4% of hvac engineers are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Hvac engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Hvac engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,334
Female income
$70,247
Hvac engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hvac engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of hvac engineers are female.
Hvac engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2012 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2013 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2016 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2017 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2021 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
Hvac engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hvac 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% |
| Hvac Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Hvac engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hvac engineers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all hvac engineers. Comparatively, 13.3% of hvac engineers are Asian and 9.1% of hvac engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.5%
- Asian, 13.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Hvac engineer race
| Hvac engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Asian | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Hvac engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how hvac engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hvac engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.71% | 3.44% | 11.22% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 76.77% | 3.44% | 11.00% | 7.06% |
| 2012 | 77.21% | 3.67% | 10.16% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 76.77% | 2.92% | 11.66% | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 74.80% | 3.02% | 12.77% | 7.81% |
| 2015 | 75.28% | 3.27% | 11.38% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 73.31% | 3.46% | 12.47% | 8.99% |
| 2017 | 74.03% | 2.74% | 12.20% | 8.92% |
| 2018 | 74.81% | 3.06% | 11.83% | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 73.27% | 3.30% | 12.34% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 69.76% | 3.01% | 13.84% | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 69.50% | 3.36% | 13.34% | 9.11% |
Hvac engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hvac engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hvac engineers have the lowest average salary at $64,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,425 |
| White | $69,252 |
| Black or African American | $64,783 |
| Asian | $68,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,628 |
Average hvac engineer age
See how the average age of hvac engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hvac 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 |
Hvac engineer age breakdown
The average age of hvac engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hvac engineer population.
Hvac engineer age breakdown
| Hvac Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Hvac engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for hvac engineers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of hvac engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Hvac engineers by degree level
| Hvac engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Hvac engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hvac engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,777 annually. With a Master's degree, hvac engineers earn a median annual income of $79,007 compared to $69,611 for hvac engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,007 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,611 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,777 |
Hvac engineer employment statistics
Most hvac engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where hvac engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hvac engineers work.
Hvac engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Hvac engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the hvac engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hvac engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hvac engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Hvac engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hvac engineers are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Hvac engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hvac engineer turnover and employment statistics
Hvac engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hvac engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hvac engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hvac 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 hvac engineer tenure
The average hvac engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 705 hvac engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hvac engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hvac engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hvac 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Internship | 3.67% | 107,845 |
| Hvac Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Atomic Process Engineer | 5.25% | 24,881 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | 24,289 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Similar hvac engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Internship | 3.67% | 107,845 |
| Atomic Process Engineer | 5.25% | 24,881 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | 24,289 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Foreign languages spoken by hvac engineers
The most common foreign language among hvac engineers is Carrier at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 11.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Carrier, 44.2%
- Spanish, 11.6%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Hindi, 4.7%
- Russian, 4.7%
- Other, 30.1%
Hvac engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 44.2% |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Hindi | 4.7% |
| Russian | 4.7% |
| Other | 30.1% |
