Plant utilities engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant utilities engineer gender statistics
11.3% of plant utilities engineers are women and 88.7% of plant utilities engineers are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Plant utilities engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Plant utilities engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,470
Female income
$47,056
Plant utilities engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant utilities engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of plant utilities engineers are female.
Plant utilities engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2011 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2013 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2014 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 90.33% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2018 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2020 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2021 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
Plant utilities engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant utilities engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Plant Utilities Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Plant utilities engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant utilities engineers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all plant utilities engineers. Comparatively, 14.6% of plant utilities engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of plant utilities engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Plant utilities engineer race
| Plant utilities engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Plant utilities engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how plant utilities engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant utilities engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.89% | 10.43% | 4.13% | 11.82% |
| 2011 | 70.21% | 10.42% | 4.20% | 12.00% |
| 2012 | 70.19% | 9.87% | 4.46% | 12.37% |
| 2013 | 71.20% | 9.49% | 4.24% | 12.10% |
| 2014 | 71.64% | 9.08% | 4.35% | 12.05% |
| 2015 | 70.74% | 9.45% | 4.12% | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 69.80% | 8.73% | 4.37% | 13.68% |
| 2017 | 70.96% | 9.18% | 4.16% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 70.70% | 8.98% | 4.42% | 13.03% |
| 2019 | 69.39% | 8.94% | 4.92% | 13.53% |
| 2020 | 65.82% | 9.50% | 4.37% | 14.70% |
| 2021 | 64.69% | 9.55% | 5.41% | 14.63% |
Plant utilities engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,105 |
| White | $52,546 |
| Black or African American | $48,493 |
| Asian | $51,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,794 |
Average plant utilities engineer age
See how the average age of plant utilities engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant utilities engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Plant utilities engineer age breakdown
The average age of plant utilities engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the plant utilities engineer population.
Plant utilities engineer age breakdown
| Plant Utilities Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Plant utilities engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Plant utilities engineers by degree level
| Plant utilities engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Plant utilities engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,742 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,953 |
Plant utilities engineer employment statistics
Most plant utilities engineers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plant utilities engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant utilities engineers work.
Plant utilities engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Plant utilities engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the plant utilities engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant utilities engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Plant utilities engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 2% |
Plant utilities engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant utilities engineers are manufacturing, education and construction.
Plant utilities engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Education | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Plant utilities engineer turnover and employment statistics
Plant utilities engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant utilities engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant utilities engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant utilities engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average plant utilities engineer tenure
The average plant utilities engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 plant utilities engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant utilities engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Plant utilities engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant utilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | 1.73% | 57,420 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Plant Utilities Engineer | 2.21% | - |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Guitar Repairer | 8.86% | 3,660 |
Similar plant utilities engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | 1.73% | 57,420 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Guitar Repairer | 8.86% | 3,660 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant utilities engineers
The most common foreign language among plant utilities engineers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Plant utilities engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
