Protection engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Protection engineer gender statistics
13.8% of protection engineers are women and 86.2% of protection engineers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Protection engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Protection engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,487
Female income
$100,157
Protection engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in protection engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of protection engineers are female.
Protection engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2013 | 88.23% | 11.77% |
| 2014 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 88.86% | 11.14% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2018 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2019 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2020 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
Protection engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared protection 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% |
| Protection Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Protection engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among protection engineers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all protection engineers. Comparatively, 15.4% of protection engineers are Asian and 10.5% of protection engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 15.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Protection engineer race
| Protection engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Protection engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how protection engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Protection engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.66% | 4.13% | 15.04% | 6.48% |
| 2011 | 74.09% | 4.28% | 12.50% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 73.82% | 3.39% | 13.79% | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 72.89% | 4.36% | 13.60% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 71.48% | 4.43% | 14.51% | 7.68% |
| 2015 | 71.31% | 4.94% | 13.96% | 8.38% |
| 2016 | 70.39% | 4.12% | 14.64% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 69.68% | 3.63% | 15.30% | 9.41% |
| 2018 | 69.66% | 3.70% | 16.02% | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 67.46% | 3.88% | 17.32% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 67.61% | 4.36% | 15.24% | 9.25% |
| 2021 | 65.80% | 4.28% | 15.38% | 10.49% |
Protection engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian protection engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american protection engineers have the lowest average salary at $100,682.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,742 |
| White | $100,939 |
| Black or African American | $100,682 |
| Asian | $109,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,077 |
Average protection engineer age
See how the average age of protection engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Protection engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Protection engineer age breakdown
The average age of protection engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the protection engineer population.
Protection engineer age breakdown
| Protection Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Protection engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for protection engineers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of protection engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Protection engineers by degree level
| Protection engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Protection engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, protection engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $121,070 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, protection engineers earn a median annual income of $105,152 compared to $85,443 for protection engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,152 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,443 |
Protection engineer employment statistics
Most protection engineers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where protection engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where protection engineers work.
Protection engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Protection engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the protection engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most protection engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Protection engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Protection engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for protection engineers are utilities, technology and energy.
Protection engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Protection engineer turnover and employment statistics
Protection engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for protection engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Protection engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Protection engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average protection engineer tenure
The average protection engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 protection engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Protection engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Protection engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Optomechanical Engineer | 5.25% | 5,591 |
| Electrical Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 82,196 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar protection engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Optomechanical Engineer | 5.25% | 5,591 |
| Electrical Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 82,196 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by protection engineers
The most common foreign language among protection engineers is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Bulgarian, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Filipino, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Protection engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Bulgarian | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Filipino | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
