Outside plant engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Outside plant engineer gender statistics
14.5% of outside plant engineers are women and 85.5% of outside plant engineers are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Outside plant engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Outside plant engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,883
Female income
$80,545
Outside plant engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outside plant engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of outside plant engineers are female.
Outside plant engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2011 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2012 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2013 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2015 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2016 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2017 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2018 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2019 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
Outside plant engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared outside 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% |
| Outside Plant Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Outside plant engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outside plant engineers is White, which makes up 64.8% of all outside plant engineers. Comparatively, 14.5% of outside plant engineers are Asian and 11.1% of outside plant engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.8%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Outside plant engineer race
| Outside plant engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Outside plant engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how outside plant engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outside plant engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.85% | 5.19% | 15.47% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 67.92% | 4.80% | 16.57% | 9.20% |
| 2012 | 68.46% | 5.36% | 15.39% | 8.53% |
| 2013 | 69.84% | 4.64% | 15.56% | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 68.79% | 4.52% | 15.12% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 68.95% | 4.69% | 14.83% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 68.57% | 4.60% | 15.49% | 9.13% |
| 2017 | 68.48% | 4.68% | 14.96% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 67.71% | 5.03% | 15.50% | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 68.87% | 4.24% | 15.41% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 65.85% | 3.91% | 15.42% | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 64.75% | 4.80% | 14.46% | 11.11% |
Outside plant engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outside plant engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino outside plant engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,723.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,785 |
| White | $85,181 |
| Black or African American | $83,167 |
| Asian | $89,746 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,723 |
Average outside plant engineer age
See how the average age of outside plant engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outside plant 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 |
Outside plant engineer age breakdown
The average age of outside plant engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the outside plant engineer population.
Outside plant engineer age breakdown
| Outside Plant Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Outside plant engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for outside plant engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of outside plant engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Outside plant engineers by degree level
| Outside plant engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Outside plant engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outside plant engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,545 annually. With a Master's degree, outside plant engineers earn a median annual income of $94,708 compared to $83,355 for outside plant engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,708 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,355 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,545 |
Outside plant engineer employment statistics
Most outside plant engineers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where outside plant engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outside plant engineers work.
Outside plant engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Outside plant engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the outside plant engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outside plant engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Outside plant engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Outside plant engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for outside plant engineers are telecommunication, professional and technology.
Outside plant engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 32% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Outside plant engineer turnover and employment statistics
Outside plant engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outside plant engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outside plant engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outside plant 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 outside plant engineer tenure
The average outside plant engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,057 outside plant engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Outside plant engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Outside plant engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Manager | 3.67% | 16,155 |
| Field Hauler | 5.25% | 44,961 |
| Outside Plant Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Similar outside plant engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Manager | 3.67% | 16,155 |
| Field Hauler | 5.25% | 44,961 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by outside plant engineers
The most common foreign language among outside plant engineers is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 21.1% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- Carrier, 21.1%
- French, 10.5%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Chinese, 2.6%
- Other, 13.1%
Outside plant engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| Carrier | 21.1% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| Other | 13.1% |
