Nuclear process engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear process engineer gender statistics
22.2% of nuclear process engineers are women and 77.8% of nuclear process engineers are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Nuclear process engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Nuclear process engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,465
Female income
$81,679
Nuclear process engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear process engineer positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of nuclear process engineers are female.
Nuclear process engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2011 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2012 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2013 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2014 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2015 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2016 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2017 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2018 | 79.59% | 20.41% |
| 2019 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2020 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
Nuclear process engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear process 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 Process Engineer | 78% | 22% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Nuclear process engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear process engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all nuclear process engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of nuclear process engineers are Asian and 7.5% of nuclear process engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Nuclear process engineer race
| Nuclear process engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Nuclear process engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear process engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear process engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Nuclear process engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear process engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear process engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,749 |
| White | $83,534 |
| Black or African American | $82,196 |
| Asian | $86,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,849 |
Average nuclear process engineer age
See how the average age of nuclear process engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear process 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 process engineer age breakdown
The average age of nuclear process engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the nuclear process engineer population.
Nuclear process engineer age breakdown
| Nuclear Process Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nuclear process engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear process engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of nuclear process engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 6%
- Doctorate, 6%
Nuclear process engineers by degree level
| Nuclear process engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
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Nuclear process engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear process engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,853 annually. With a Master's degree, nuclear process engineers earn a median annual income of $92,185 compared to $84,929 for nuclear process engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,929 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,853 |
Nuclear process engineer turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear process engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear process engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear process engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear process 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 process engineer tenure
The average nuclear process engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 nuclear process engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear process engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Nuclear process engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear process 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Process Engineer | 3.67% | 59,144 |
| Nuclear Process Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Senior Test Development Engineer | 6.39% | 118,290 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | 34,595 |
Similar nuclear process engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Process Engineer | 3.67% | 59,144 |
| Senior Test Development Engineer | 6.39% | 118,290 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | 34,595 |