Meter engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Meter engineer gender statistics
0.0% of meter engineers are women and 100.0% of meter engineers are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Meter engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Meter engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,854
Female income
$76,991
Meter engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meter engineer positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of meter engineers are female.
Meter engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Meter engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared meter engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, machine tool designer and senior electronics design engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 13% | 83% |
| Senior Field Service Engineer | 93% | 4% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 94% | 2% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 95% | 2% |
| Meter Engineer | 100% | - |
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Meter engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meter engineers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all meter engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of meter engineers are Asian and 7.7% of meter engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Meter engineer race
| Meter engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Meter engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how meter engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meter engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 4.12% | 16.70% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 71.44% | 3.73% | 17.80% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 71.98% | 4.29% | 16.62% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 3.57% | 16.79% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 72.31% | 3.45% | 16.34% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 72.47% | 3.62% | 16.05% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 3.53% | 16.71% | 5.68% |
| 2017 | 72.00% | 3.60% | 16.19% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 71.23% | 3.96% | 16.72% | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 72.39% | 3.17% | 16.64% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 69.36% | 2.84% | 16.64% | 6.86% |
| 2021 | 68.27% | 3.72% | 15.68% | 7.66% |
Meter engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian meter engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino meter engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,619 |
| White | $82,189 |
| Black or African American | $79,925 |
| Asian | $87,356 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,427 |
Average meter engineer age
See how the average age of meter engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meter 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 |
Meter engineer age breakdown
The average age of meter engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the meter engineer population.
Meter engineer age breakdown
| Meter Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Meter engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for meter engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of meter engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 26%
- Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 5%
Meter engineers by degree level
| Meter engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Meter engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meter engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,565 annually. With a Master's degree, meter engineers earn a median annual income of $93,021 compared to $80,135 for meter engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,021 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,135 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,565 |
Meter engineer employment statistics
Most meter engineers work for a public in the energy industry.
Company size where meter engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meter engineers work.
Meter engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Meter engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the meter engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meter engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Meter engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 36% |
Meter engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for meter engineers are energy, utilities and technology.
Meter engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Utilities | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
Meter engineer turnover and employment statistics
Meter engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meter engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meter engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meter 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 meter engineer tenure
The average meter engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 meter engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meter engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Meter engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shoe Lay-Out Planner | 3.67% | 14,558 |
| Geological Manager | 5.25% | 309 |
| Meter Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Similar meter engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shoe Lay-Out Planner | 3.67% | 14,558 |
| Geological Manager | 5.25% | 309 |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by meter engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Meter engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
