Nuclear reactor engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear reactor engineer gender statistics
16.0% of nuclear reactor engineers are women and 84.0% of nuclear reactor engineers are men.
- Male, 84.0%
- Female, 16.0%
Nuclear reactor engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.0% |
| Female | 16.0% |
Nuclear reactor engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,336
Female income
$86,310
Nuclear reactor engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear reactor engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.0% of nuclear reactor engineers are female.
Nuclear reactor engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2011 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2012 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2013 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2014 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2015 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2017 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
| 2019 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2020 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2021 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
Nuclear reactor engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear reactor 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 Reactor Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Nuclear reactor engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear reactor engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all nuclear reactor engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of nuclear reactor engineers are Asian and 7.5% of nuclear reactor 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 reactor engineer race
| Nuclear reactor 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 reactor engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear reactor engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear reactor 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 reactor engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear reactor engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear reactor engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,690.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,985 |
| White | $90,494 |
| Black or African American | $87,466 |
| Asian | $96,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,690 |
Average nuclear reactor engineer age
See how the average age of nuclear reactor engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear reactor 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 reactor engineer age breakdown
The average age of nuclear reactor engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the nuclear reactor engineer population.
Nuclear reactor engineer age breakdown
| Nuclear Reactor Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nuclear reactor engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear reactor engineers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of nuclear reactor 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 4%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
Nuclear reactor engineers by degree level
| Nuclear reactor engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Nuclear reactor engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear reactor engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $129,038 annually. With a Master's degree, nuclear reactor engineers earn a median annual income of $111,378 compared to $93,708 for nuclear reactor engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,378 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,708 |
| Doctorate Degree | $129,038 |
Nuclear reactor engineer employment statistics
Company size where nuclear reactor engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear reactor engineers work.
Nuclear reactor engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 64% |
Nuclear reactor engineer turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear reactor engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear reactor engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear reactor engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear reactor 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 reactor engineer tenure
The average nuclear reactor engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 nuclear reactor engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear reactor engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 30% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Nuclear reactor engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Scientist | 3.67% | 78,875 |
| Nuclear Reactor Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| PCB Designer | 6.39% | 72,971 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Similar nuclear reactor engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Scientist | 3.67% | 78,875 |
| PCB Designer | 6.39% | 72,971 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |