Lighting engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Lighting engineer gender statistics
6.5% of lighting engineers are women and 93.5% of lighting engineers are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Lighting engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Lighting engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,636
Female income
$80,266
Lighting engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lighting engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of lighting engineers are female.
Lighting engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2011 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2012 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2014 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2016 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Lighting engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared lighting 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% |
| Lighting Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Lighting engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lighting engineers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all lighting engineers. Comparatively, 14.3% of lighting engineers are Asian and 11.5% of lighting engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Lighting engineer race
| Lighting engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Lighting engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how lighting engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lighting engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.49% | 5.30% | 15.35% | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 67.57% | 4.91% | 16.45% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 68.11% | 5.47% | 15.27% | 8.88% |
| 2013 | 69.48% | 4.75% | 15.44% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 68.44% | 4.63% | 15.00% | 9.97% |
| 2015 | 68.60% | 4.80% | 14.70% | 9.80% |
| 2016 | 68.22% | 4.71% | 15.36% | 9.48% |
| 2017 | 68.13% | 4.78% | 14.84% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 67.35% | 5.14% | 15.37% | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 68.52% | 4.35% | 15.29% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 65.49% | 4.02% | 15.29% | 10.66% |
| 2021 | 64.40% | 4.91% | 14.33% | 11.46% |
Lighting engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lighting engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lighting engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,530 |
| White | $84,936 |
| Black or African American | $82,907 |
| Asian | $89,539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,460 |
Average lighting engineer age
See how the average age of lighting engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lighting engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Lighting engineer age breakdown
The average age of lighting engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the lighting engineer population.
Lighting engineer age breakdown
| Lighting Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Lighting engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for lighting engineers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of lighting engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Lighting engineers by degree level
| Lighting engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Lighting engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lighting engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,485 annually. With a Master's degree, lighting engineers earn a median annual income of $94,544 compared to $83,096 for lighting engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,544 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,096 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,485 |
Lighting engineer employment statistics
Most lighting engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lighting engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lighting engineers work.
Lighting engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Lighting engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the lighting engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lighting engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lighting engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 7% |
Lighting engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for lighting engineers are manufacturing, education and professional.
Lighting engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Lighting engineer turnover and employment statistics
Lighting engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lighting engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lighting engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lighting engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average lighting engineer tenure
The average lighting engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 406 lighting engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lighting engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Lighting engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lighting 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 |
| Chief Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 14,090 |
| Lighting Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar lighting engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,102 |
| Chief Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 14,090 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by lighting engineers
The most common foreign language among lighting engineers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Lighting engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
