Power distribution engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Power distribution engineer gender statistics
8.2% of power distribution engineers are women and 91.8% of power distribution engineers are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Power distribution engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Power distribution engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,094
Female income
$72,383
Power distribution engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power distribution engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of power distribution engineers are female.
Power distribution engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2011 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2012 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2013 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2015 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2018 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2020 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2021 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
Power distribution engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared power distribution 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% |
| Power Distribution Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Power distribution engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power distribution engineers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all power distribution engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of power distribution engineers are Asian and 11.3% of power distribution engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Power distribution engineer race
| Power distribution engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Power distribution engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how power distribution engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power distribution engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.62% | 5.25% | 15.42% | 9.43% |
| 2011 | 67.70% | 4.86% | 16.52% | 9.40% |
| 2012 | 68.24% | 5.43% | 15.35% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 69.61% | 4.71% | 15.51% | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 68.57% | 4.58% | 15.07% | 9.83% |
| 2015 | 68.73% | 4.75% | 14.78% | 9.65% |
| 2016 | 68.34% | 4.67% | 15.44% | 9.33% |
| 2017 | 68.25% | 4.74% | 14.91% | 9.50% |
| 2018 | 67.48% | 5.10% | 15.45% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 68.64% | 4.31% | 15.36% | 9.62% |
| 2020 | 65.62% | 3.97% | 15.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 64.53% | 4.86% | 14.41% | 11.31% |
Power distribution engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian power distribution engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino power distribution engineers have the lowest average salary at $75,722.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,372 |
| White | $79,563 |
| Black or African American | $76,410 |
| Asian | $86,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,722 |
Average power distribution engineer age
See how the average age of power distribution engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power distribution 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 |
Power distribution engineer age breakdown
The average age of power distribution engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the power distribution engineer population.
Power distribution engineer age breakdown
| Power Distribution Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Power distribution engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for power distribution engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of power distribution engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Power distribution engineers by degree level
| Power distribution engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Power distribution engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power distribution engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,305 annually. With a Master's degree, power distribution engineers earn a median annual income of $95,178 compared to $76,701 for power distribution engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,178 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,701 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,305 |
Power distribution engineer employment statistics
Most power distribution engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where power distribution engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power distribution engineers work.
Power distribution engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Power distribution engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the power distribution engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power distribution engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power distribution engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 6% |
Power distribution engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for power distribution engineers are technology, professional and energy.
Power distribution engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Power distribution engineer turnover and employment statistics
Power distribution engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power distribution engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power distribution engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power distribution 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 power distribution engineer tenure
The average power distribution engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 power distribution engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Power distribution engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Power distribution engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power distribution 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, Consulting Engineer | 3.67% | 71,431 |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Power Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Similar power distribution engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, Consulting Engineer | 3.67% | 71,431 |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by power distribution engineers
The most common foreign language among power distribution engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Swahili, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Ukrainian, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Power distribution engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Swahili | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Ukrainian | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |
