Natural gas engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural gas engineer gender statistics
8.5% of natural gas engineers are women and 91.5% of natural gas engineers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Natural gas engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Natural gas engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,436
Female income
$74,759
Natural gas engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural gas engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of natural gas engineers are female.
Natural gas engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2013 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2014 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2016 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2017 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2018 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2019 | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 2020 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
Natural gas engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural gas 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% |
| Natural Gas Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Natural gas engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural gas engineers is White, which makes up 63.2% of all natural gas engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of natural gas engineers are Asian and 10.5% of natural gas engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.2%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Natural gas engineer race
| Natural gas engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Natural gas engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how natural gas engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural gas engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.09% | 4.07% | 12.77% | 8.09% |
| 2011 | 74.14% | 4.22% | 11.92% | 7.62% |
| 2012 | 72.46% | 4.12% | 12.84% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 71.59% | 4.27% | 13.56% | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 4.13% | 14.11% | 8.27% |
| 2015 | 70.97% | 4.41% | 13.64% | 8.60% |
| 2016 | 70.31% | 4.65% | 14.11% | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 68.55% | 4.78% | 14.78% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 68.79% | 4.18% | 14.57% | 9.98% |
| 2019 | 68.41% | 4.32% | 15.54% | 9.24% |
| 2020 | 65.19% | 4.39% | 16.07% | 10.09% |
| 2021 | 63.19% | 4.19% | 17.16% | 10.46% |
Natural gas engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,879 |
| White | $77,544 |
| Black or African American | $75,529 |
| Asian | $81,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,045 |
Average natural gas engineer age
See how the average age of natural gas engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural gas engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Natural gas engineer age breakdown
The average age of natural gas engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the natural gas engineer population.
Natural gas engineer age breakdown
| Natural Gas Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Natural gas engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for natural gas engineers is bachelor's degree, with 86% of natural gas engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Natural gas engineers by degree level
| Natural gas engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Natural gas engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,803 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,147 |
Natural gas engineer employment statistics
Most natural gas engineers work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where natural gas engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural gas engineers work.
Natural gas engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 3% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Natural gas engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the natural gas engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most natural gas engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Natural gas engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 6% |
Natural gas engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for natural gas engineers are utilities, energy and professional.
Natural gas engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 23% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Natural gas engineer turnover and employment statistics
Natural gas engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural gas engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural gas engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural gas engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average natural gas engineer tenure
The average natural gas engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 natural gas engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural gas engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Natural gas engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Time Study Engineer | 3.67% | 21,760 |
| Natural Gas Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Digital Design Engineer | 6.39% | 87,167 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Similar natural gas engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Time Study Engineer | 3.67% | 21,760 |
| Digital Design Engineer | 6.39% | 87,167 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural gas engineers
The most common foreign language among natural gas engineers is Arabic at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Natural gas engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |