Renewable energy consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Renewable energy consultant gender statistics
17.9% of renewable energy consultants are women and 82.1% of renewable energy consultants are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Renewable energy consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Renewable energy consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,981
Female income
$85,521
Renewable energy consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in renewable energy consultant positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of renewable energy consultants are female.
Renewable energy consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| 2011 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2012 | 84.78% | 15.22% |
| 2013 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2014 | 84.32% | 15.68% |
| 2015 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2016 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2017 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2018 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2019 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2020 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2021 | 82.07% | 17.93% |
Renewable energy consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared renewable energy consultants 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% |
| Renewable Energy Consultant | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Renewable energy consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among renewable energy consultants is White, which makes up 63.0% of all renewable energy consultants. Comparatively, 17.1% of renewable energy consultants are Asian and 10.6% of renewable energy consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Renewable energy consultant race
| Renewable energy consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Renewable energy consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how renewable energy consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Renewable energy consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 4.13% | 12.70% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 73.94% | 4.29% | 11.85% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 72.26% | 4.18% | 12.78% | 8.49% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 4.33% | 13.49% | 8.48% |
| 2014 | 70.92% | 4.19% | 14.04% | 8.45% |
| 2015 | 70.78% | 4.47% | 13.57% | 8.78% |
| 2016 | 70.12% | 4.72% | 14.04% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 68.35% | 4.84% | 14.71% | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 68.59% | 4.25% | 14.50% | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 68.22% | 4.38% | 15.47% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 64.99% | 4.45% | 16.00% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 62.99% | 4.25% | 17.10% | 10.64% |
Renewable energy consultant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,549 |
| White | $89,120 |
| Black or African American | $86,515 |
| Asian | $94,078 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,876 |
Average renewable energy consultant age
See how the average age of renewable energy consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Renewable energy consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Renewable energy consultant age breakdown
The average age of renewable energy consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the renewable energy consultant population.
Renewable energy consultant age breakdown
| Renewable Energy Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Renewable energy consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for renewable energy consultants is bachelor's degree, with 65% of renewable energy consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Renewable energy consultants by degree level
| Renewable energy consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Renewable energy consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,845 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,987 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,503 |
Renewable energy consultant employment statistics
Most renewable energy consultants work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where renewable energy consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where renewable energy consultants work.
Renewable energy consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Renewable energy consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the renewable energy consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most renewable energy consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Renewable energy consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Renewable energy consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for renewable energy consultants are energy, technology and professional.
Renewable energy consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
Renewable energy consultant turnover and employment statistics
Renewable energy consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for renewable energy consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Renewable energy consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Renewable energy consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average renewable energy consultant tenure
The average renewable energy consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 renewable energy consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Renewable energy consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Renewable energy consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of renewable energy consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 75,063 |
| Renewable Energy Consultant | 5.25% | - |
| Outside Plant Engineer | 6.39% | 34,742 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Similar renewable energy consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 75,063 |
| Outside Plant Engineer | 6.39% | 34,742 |
| Attitude Control Engineer | 7.54% | 37,846 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by renewable energy consultants
The most common foreign language among renewable energy consultants is French at 26.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 26.9% and German is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- French, 26.9%
- Spanish, 26.9%
- German, 11.5%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Other, 19.3%
Renewable energy consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 26.9% |
| Spanish | 26.9% |
| German | 11.5% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Other | 19.3% |