Pollution control engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Pollution control engineer gender statistics
24.2% of pollution control engineers are women and 75.8% of pollution control engineers are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Pollution control engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Pollution control engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,378
Female income
$68,027
Pollution control engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pollution control engineer positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of pollution control engineers are female.
Pollution control engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2012 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2013 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2014 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
| 2015 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 83.30% | 16.70% |
| 2017 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
| 2018 | 79.52% | 20.48% |
| 2019 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2020 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2021 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
Pollution control engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared pollution control 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% |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Pollution control engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pollution control engineers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all pollution control engineers. Comparatively, 10.6% of pollution control engineers are Asian and 7.7% of pollution control engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.7%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Pollution control engineer race
| Pollution control engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Pollution control engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how pollution control engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pollution control engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.78% | 5.16% | 7.45% | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 78.68% | 4.08% | 10.34% | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 4.58% | 9.43% | 5.12% |
| 2013 | 83.33% | 3.27% | 5.36% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 80.08% | 5.30% | 6.23% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 5.41% | 10.26% | 5.98% |
| 2016 | 75.55% | 3.75% | 12.86% | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 77.99% | 5.16% | 8.97% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 4.84% | 13.98% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 2.31% | 12.56% | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 73.06% | 4.81% | 9.63% | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 1.87% | 10.60% | 7.69% |
Pollution control engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american pollution control engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pollution control engineers have the lowest average salary at $65,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,918 |
| White | $66,259 |
| Black or African American | $68,553 |
| Asian | $68,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,126 |
Average pollution control engineer age
See how the average age of pollution control engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pollution control engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Pollution control engineer age breakdown
The average age of pollution control engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the pollution control engineer population.
Pollution control engineer age breakdown
| Pollution Control Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Pollution control engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for pollution control engineers is bachelor's degree, with 91% of pollution control engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 3% and doctoral degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 91%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Master's, 3%
- Associate, 3%
Pollution control engineers by degree level
| Pollution control engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 91% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Pollution control engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,765 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,294 |
Pollution control engineer employment statistics
Company size where pollution control engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pollution control engineers work.
Pollution control engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Pollution control engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the pollution control engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pollution control engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Pollution control engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 42% |
Pollution control engineer turnover and employment statistics
Pollution control engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pollution control engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pollution control engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pollution control engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average pollution control engineer tenure
The average pollution control engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 pollution control engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pollution control engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Pollution control engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pollution control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hygiene Manager | 3.67% | 13,009 |
| Gas Engine Operator | 5.25% | 28,780 |
| PCB Designer | 6.39% | 72,971 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Pollution Control Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar pollution control engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hygiene Manager | 3.67% | 13,009 |
| Gas Engine Operator | 5.25% | 28,780 |
| PCB Designer | 6.39% | 72,971 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
Foreign languages spoken by pollution control engineers
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Pollution control engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |