Petroleum production engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Petroleum production engineer gender statistics
20.8% of petroleum production engineers are women and 79.2% of petroleum production engineers are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Petroleum production engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Petroleum production engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,181
Female income
$91,452
Petroleum production engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in petroleum production engineer positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of petroleum production engineers are female.
Petroleum production engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2011 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2014 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2015 | 81.49% | 18.51% |
| 2016 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2017 | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| 2018 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2019 | 79.41% | 20.59% |
| 2020 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Petroleum production engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared petroleum production 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% |
| Petroleum Production Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Petroleum production engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among petroleum production engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all petroleum production engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of petroleum production engineers are Asian and 7.5% of petroleum production 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%
Petroleum production engineer race
| Petroleum production 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% |
Petroleum production engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how petroleum production engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Petroleum production 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% |
Petroleum production engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian petroleum production engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino petroleum production engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,745.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,631 |
| White | $94,291 |
| Black or African American | $92,238 |
| Asian | $98,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,745 |
Average petroleum production engineer age
See how the average age of petroleum production engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Petroleum production 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 |
Petroleum production engineer age breakdown
The average age of petroleum production engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the petroleum production engineer population.
Petroleum production engineer age breakdown
| Petroleum Production Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Petroleum production engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for petroleum production engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of petroleum production engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 17%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Petroleum production engineers by degree level
| Petroleum production engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Petroleum production engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, petroleum production engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,713 annually. With a Master's degree, petroleum production engineers earn a median annual income of $107,899 compared to $96,581 for petroleum production engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,899 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,581 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,713 |
Petroleum production engineer employment statistics
Company size where petroleum production engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where petroleum production engineers work.
Petroleum production engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Petroleum production engineer turnover and employment statistics
Petroleum production engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for petroleum production engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Petroleum production engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Petroleum production 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 petroleum production engineer tenure
The average petroleum production engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 petroleum production engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Petroleum production engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Petroleum production engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of petroleum production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Internship | 3.67% | 125,868 |
| Petroleum Production Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Electronics Test Engineer | 6.39% | 70,182 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Similar petroleum production engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Internship | 3.67% | 125,868 |
| Electronics Test Engineer | 6.39% | 70,182 |
| Hydraulics Component Engineer | 7.54% | 1,611 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by petroleum production engineers
The most common foreign language among petroleum production engineers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Petroleum production engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |