Renewable energy engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Renewable energy engineer gender statistics
19.6% of renewable energy engineers are women and 80.4% of renewable energy engineers are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Renewable energy engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Renewable energy engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,454
Female income
$89,190
Renewable energy engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in renewable energy engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of renewable energy engineers are female.
Renewable energy engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2011 | 84.02% | 15.98% |
| 2012 | 83.27% | 16.73% |
| 2013 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2014 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2015 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
| 2016 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2017 | 83.04% | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2019 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2020 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2021 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
Renewable energy engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared renewable energy 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% |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Renewable energy engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among renewable energy engineers is White, which makes up 58.9% of all renewable energy engineers. Comparatively, 22.0% of renewable energy engineers are Asian and 10.1% of renewable energy engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.9%
- Asian, 22.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Renewable energy engineer race
| Renewable energy engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Asian | 22.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Renewable energy engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how renewable energy engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Renewable energy engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.75% | 3.95% | 17.62% | 7.73% |
| 2011 | 69.80% | 4.10% | 16.77% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 3.99% | 17.70% | 7.96% |
| 2013 | 67.26% | 4.15% | 18.42% | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 66.78% | 4.01% | 18.96% | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 66.64% | 4.29% | 18.50% | 8.24% |
| 2016 | 65.98% | 4.53% | 18.96% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 64.21% | 4.66% | 19.63% | 9.10% |
| 2018 | 64.45% | 4.06% | 19.42% | 9.63% |
| 2019 | 64.08% | 4.20% | 20.40% | 8.88% |
| 2020 | 60.86% | 4.27% | 20.92% | 9.73% |
| 2021 | 58.85% | 4.07% | 22.02% | 10.11% |
Renewable energy engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian renewable energy engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino renewable energy engineers have the lowest average salary at $89,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,989 |
| White | $92,585 |
| Black or African American | $90,128 |
| Asian | $97,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,525 |
Average renewable energy engineer age
See how the average age of renewable energy engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Renewable energy engineer 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 engineer age breakdown
The average age of renewable energy engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the renewable energy engineer population.
Renewable energy engineer age breakdown
| Renewable Energy Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Renewable energy engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for renewable energy engineers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of renewable energy engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Renewable energy engineers by degree level
| Renewable energy engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Renewable energy engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, renewable energy engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,611 annually. With a Master's degree, renewable energy engineers earn a median annual income of $109,127 compared to $95,280 for renewable energy engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,280 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,611 |
Renewable energy engineer employment statistics
Most renewable energy engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where renewable energy engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where renewable energy engineers work.
Renewable energy engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Renewable energy engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the renewable energy engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most renewable energy engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Renewable energy engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 12% |
Renewable energy engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for renewable energy engineers are professional, energy and government.
Renewable energy engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 25% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Renewable energy engineer turnover and employment statistics
Renewable energy engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for renewable energy engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Renewable energy engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Renewable energy engineer 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 engineer tenure
The average renewable energy engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 renewable energy engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Renewable energy engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Renewable energy engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of renewable energy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Associate Member-Technical Staff | 6.39% | 138,012 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Mine Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 16,541 |
Similar renewable energy engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Associate Member-Technical Staff | 6.39% | 138,012 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Mine Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 16,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by renewable energy engineers
- Chinese, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Renewable energy engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |