Nuclear power plant engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear power plant engineer gender statistics
9.8% of nuclear power plant engineers are women and 90.2% of nuclear power plant engineers are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Nuclear power plant engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Nuclear power plant engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,782
Female income
$60,281
Nuclear power plant engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear power plant engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of nuclear power plant engineers are female.
Nuclear power plant engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2014 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2016 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2018 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2019 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
Nuclear power plant engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear power plant 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% |
| Nuclear Power Plant Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Nuclear power plant engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear power plant engineers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all nuclear power plant engineers. Comparatively, 17.1% of nuclear power plant engineers are Asian and 10.7% of nuclear power plant engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.9%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Nuclear power plant engineer race
| Nuclear power plant engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Nuclear power plant engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear power plant engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear power plant engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.84% | 4.15% | 12.69% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 73.89% | 4.30% | 11.84% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 72.21% | 4.19% | 12.76% | 8.54% |
| 2013 | 71.35% | 4.35% | 13.48% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 70.88% | 4.21% | 14.02% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 70.73% | 4.49% | 13.56% | 8.82% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 4.73% | 14.02% | 8.93% |
| 2017 | 68.31% | 4.86% | 14.69% | 9.69% |
| 2018 | 68.54% | 4.26% | 14.48% | 10.21% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 4.40% | 15.46% | 9.46% |
| 2020 | 64.95% | 4.47% | 15.98% | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 62.94% | 4.27% | 17.08% | 10.69% |
Nuclear power plant engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear power plant engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear power plant engineers have the lowest average salary at $60,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,519 |
| White | $64,961 |
| Black or African American | $61,561 |
| Asian | $71,741 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,700 |
Average nuclear power plant engineer age
See how the average age of nuclear power plant engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear power plant 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 |
Nuclear power plant engineer age breakdown
The average age of nuclear power plant engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the nuclear power plant engineer population.
Nuclear power plant engineer age breakdown
| Nuclear Power Plant Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nuclear power plant engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear power plant engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of nuclear power plant engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Nuclear power plant engineers by degree level
| Nuclear power plant engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Nuclear power plant engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear power plant engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,776 annually. With a Master's degree, nuclear power plant engineers earn a median annual income of $90,176 compared to $68,642 for nuclear power plant engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,642 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,776 |
Nuclear power plant engineer employment statistics
Company size where nuclear power plant engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear power plant engineers work.
Nuclear power plant engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Nuclear power plant engineer turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear power plant engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear power plant engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear power plant engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear power plant 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 nuclear power plant engineer tenure
The average nuclear power plant engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 nuclear power plant engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear power plant engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Nuclear power plant engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear power plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Testing Supervisor | 3.67% | 4,245 |
| Nuclear Power Plant Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Induction Coordination Engineer | 6.39% | 5,923 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Similar nuclear power plant engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Testing Supervisor | 3.67% | 4,245 |
| Induction Coordination Engineer | 6.39% | 5,923 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear power plant engineers
The most common foreign language among nuclear power plant engineers is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Ukrainian, 25.0%
Nuclear power plant engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Ukrainian | 25.0% |