Irrigation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Irrigation engineer gender statistics
2.7% of irrigation engineers are women and 97.3% of irrigation engineers are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Irrigation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Irrigation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,052
Female income
$61,352
Irrigation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in irrigation engineer positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of irrigation engineers are female.
Irrigation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2013 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
Irrigation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared irrigation 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% |
| Irrigation Engineer | 97% | 3% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Irrigation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among irrigation engineers is White, which makes up 71.6% of all irrigation engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of irrigation engineers are Asian and 8.7% of irrigation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Irrigation engineer race
| Irrigation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Irrigation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how irrigation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Irrigation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.24% | 3.77% | 10.34% | 5.72% |
| 2011 | 79.92% | 2.64% | 9.53% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 3.58% | 9.90% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 3.07% | 9.82% | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 78.18% | 3.46% | 10.35% | 5.76% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 2.55% | 10.41% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 76.91% | 2.69% | 10.99% | 7.15% |
| 2017 | 77.19% | 3.30% | 10.73% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.37% | 3.20% | 9.82% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 75.86% | 3.43% | 10.83% | 7.55% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 2.77% | 10.75% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 2.90% | 12.10% | 8.67% |
Irrigation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian irrigation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american irrigation engineers have the lowest average salary at $60,349.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,054 |
| White | $63,785 |
| Black or African American | $60,349 |
| Asian | $64,727 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,440 |
Average irrigation engineer age
See how the average age of irrigation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Irrigation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Irrigation engineer age breakdown
The average age of irrigation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the irrigation engineer population.
Irrigation engineer age breakdown
| Irrigation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Irrigation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for irrigation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 85% of irrigation engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 4%
Irrigation engineers by degree level
| Irrigation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
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Irrigation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, irrigation engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,904 annually. With a Doctorate degree, irrigation engineers earn a median annual income of $72,444 compared to $66,563 for irrigation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,563 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,444 |
Irrigation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Irrigation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for irrigation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Irrigation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Irrigation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average irrigation engineer tenure
The average irrigation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 irrigation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Irrigation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Irrigation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of irrigation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Lay Out Engineer | 3.67% | 15,947 |
| Irrigation Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Laser Engineer | 5.25% | 4,901 |
| Optical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 49,731 |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Similar irrigation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Lay Out Engineer | 3.67% | 15,947 |
| Laser Engineer | 5.25% | 4,901 |
| Optical Design Engineer | 6.39% | 49,731 |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Foreign languages spoken by irrigation engineers
The most common foreign language among irrigation engineers is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Irrigation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |