Plant equipment engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant equipment engineer gender statistics
20.5% of plant equipment engineers are women and 79.5% of plant equipment engineers are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 20.5%
Plant equipment engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.5% |
| Female | 20.5% |
Plant equipment engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,926
Female income
$94,811
Plant equipment engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant equipment engineer positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of plant equipment engineers are female.
Plant equipment engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2011 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2012 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2013 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2014 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2015 | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| 2016 | 83.75% | 16.25% |
| 2017 | 80.81% | 19.19% |
| 2018 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2019 | 81.54% | 18.46% |
| 2020 | 77.91% | 22.09% |
| 2021 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
Plant equipment engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant equipment 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% |
| Plant Equipment Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Plant equipment engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant equipment engineers is White, which makes up 75.1% of all plant equipment engineers. Comparatively, 11.1% of plant equipment engineers are Asian and 6.5% of plant equipment engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.1%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Plant equipment engineer race
| Plant equipment engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Plant equipment engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how plant equipment engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant equipment engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.29% | 2.86% | 9.02% | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 82.35% | 2.86% | 8.80% | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 82.78% | 3.08% | 7.96% | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 82.35% | 2.34% | 9.46% | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 80.38% | 2.43% | 10.57% | 5.17% |
| 2015 | 80.86% | 2.68% | 9.18% | 5.77% |
| 2016 | 78.88% | 2.88% | 10.27% | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 79.60% | 2.16% | 10.00% | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 80.39% | 2.47% | 9.63% | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 78.84% | 2.72% | 10.14% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 2.42% | 11.64% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 75.08% | 2.77% | 11.14% | 6.48% |
Plant equipment engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino plant equipment engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant equipment engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,063 |
| White | $93,309 |
| Black or African American | $86,595 |
| Asian | $92,509 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,387 |
Average plant equipment engineer age
See how the average age of plant equipment engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant equipment engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Plant equipment engineer age breakdown
The average age of plant equipment engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the plant equipment engineer population.
Plant equipment engineer age breakdown
| Plant Equipment Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Plant equipment engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for plant equipment engineers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of plant equipment engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
Plant equipment engineers by degree level
| Plant equipment engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Plant equipment engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant equipment engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,567 annually. With a Master's degree, plant equipment engineers earn a median annual income of $108,143 compared to $93,851 for plant equipment engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,851 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,567 |
Plant equipment engineer employment statistics
Company size where plant equipment engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant equipment engineers work.
Plant equipment engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
Plant equipment engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant equipment engineers are automotive, professional and technology.
Plant equipment engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 35% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Plant equipment engineer turnover and employment statistics
Plant equipment engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant equipment engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant equipment engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant equipment engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average plant equipment engineer tenure
The average plant equipment engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 plant equipment engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant equipment engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Plant equipment engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant equipment 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 |
| Plant Equipment Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 17,430 |
| Field Test Engineer | 6.39% | 97,199 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Similar plant equipment engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Manager | 3.67% | 16,155 |
| Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 17,430 |
| Field Test Engineer | 6.39% | 97,199 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |