Refinery process engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Refinery process engineer gender statistics
7.7% of refinery process engineers are women and 92.3% of refinery process engineers are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Refinery process engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Refinery process engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,939
Female income
$79,149
Refinery process engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in refinery process engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of refinery process engineers are female.
Refinery process engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2014 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2015 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2017 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 2019 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Refinery process engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared refinery process 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% |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Refinery process engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among refinery process engineers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all refinery process engineers. Comparatively, 15.5% of refinery process engineers are Asian and 10.8% of refinery process engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.4%
- Asian, 15.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Refinery process engineer race
| Refinery process engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Asian | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Refinery process engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how refinery process engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Refinery process engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.26% | 4.57% | 11.37% | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 74.18% | 5.09% | 10.48% | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 73.63% | 3.95% | 12.95% | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 71.87% | 4.80% | 12.22% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 72.75% | 4.74% | 12.73% | 8.41% |
| 2015 | 72.37% | 5.30% | 13.07% | 7.49% |
| 2016 | 73.39% | 4.79% | 12.59% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 4.45% | 13.87% | 7.13% |
| 2018 | 73.26% | 3.72% | 12.40% | 8.97% |
| 2019 | 69.34% | 4.35% | 12.95% | 10.44% |
| 2020 | 70.64% | 4.51% | 11.56% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 63.42% | 4.25% | 15.46% | 10.84% |
Refinery process engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino refinery process engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american refinery process engineers have the lowest average salary at $73,803.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,712 |
| White | $80,695 |
| Black or African American | $73,803 |
| Asian | $80,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,085 |
Average refinery process engineer age
See how the average age of refinery process engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Refinery process engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30.5 |
| White | 40 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 41 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 29 |
Refinery process engineer age breakdown
The average age of refinery process engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the refinery process engineer population.
Refinery process engineer age breakdown
| Refinery Process Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Refinery process engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for refinery process engineers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of refinery process engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Refinery process engineers by degree level
| Refinery process engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Refinery process engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,026 |
Refinery process engineer employment statistics
Company size where refinery process engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where refinery process engineers work.
Refinery process engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Refinery process engineer turnover and employment statistics
Refinery process engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for refinery process engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Refinery process engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Refinery process engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 3.90% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average refinery process engineer tenure
The average refinery process engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 refinery process engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Refinery process engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Refinery process engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of refinery process 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Process Development Engineer | 3.67% | 118,616 |
| Solar Design Engineer | 5.25% | 41,936 |
| Cost Engineer | 6.39% | 65,278 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | - |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Similar refinery process engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Process Development Engineer | 3.67% | 118,616 |
| Solar Design Engineer | 5.25% | 41,936 |
| Cost Engineer | 6.39% | 65,278 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | 8,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by refinery process engineers
The most common foreign language among refinery process engineers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Greek is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Greek, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Refinery process engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Greek | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |