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Renewable energy technician demographics and statistics in the US

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Renewable energy technician gender statistics

11.2% of renewable energy technicians are women and 88.8% of renewable energy technicians are men.
  • Male, 88.8%
  • Female, 11.2%

Renewable energy technician gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male88.8%
Female11.2%

Renewable energy technician gender pay gap

Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$52,219
female-income
Female income
$42,106

Renewable energy technician gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in renewable energy technician positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of renewable energy technicians are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Renewable energy technician gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201091.56%8.44%
201194.71%5.29%
201292.45%7.55%
201391.84%8.16%
201492.08%7.92%
201594.49%5.51%
201692.88%7.12%
201791.94%8.06%
201888.97%11.03%
201989.90%10.10%
202090.69%9.31%
202188.78%11.22%

Renewable energy technician related jobs gender ratio

We compared renewable energy technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Renewable Energy Technician89%11%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

Renewable energy technician demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among renewable energy technicians is White, which makes up 66.8% of all renewable energy technicians. Comparatively, 17.2% of renewable energy technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of renewable energy technicians are Black or African American.
  • White, 66.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
  • Black or African American, 8.5%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • Asian, 2.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Renewable energy technician race

Renewable energy technician racePercentages
White66.8%
Hispanic or Latino17.2%
Black or African American8.5%
Unknown4.2%
Asian2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Renewable energy technician race and ethnicity over time

See how renewable energy technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Renewable energy technician race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.70%8.89%2.68%12.44%
201175.03%8.18%1.93%12.72%
201273.30%9.64%2.38%12.63%
201373.62%9.13%2.44%13.04%
201472.69%9.00%2.44%14.20%
201572.02%8.49%2.18%14.66%
201671.35%9.08%2.23%14.97%
201770.33%8.26%2.40%16.38%
201870.29%8.98%2.07%16.25%
201971.40%8.18%2.46%15.22%
202067.62%8.90%2.99%15.81%
202166.75%8.48%2.68%17.17%

Renewable energy technician wage gap by race

According to our data, white renewable energy technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american renewable energy technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,465.
$57,000
$55,000
$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$55,368
White$55,711
Black or African American$46,465
Asian$51,469
Hispanic or Latino$52,633

Average renewable energy technician age

See how the average age of renewable energy technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Renewable energy technician age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American44
Unknown38
Asian40.5
Hispanic or Latino3838.5
White3935
American Indian and Alaska Native43

Renewable energy technician age breakdown

The average age of renewable energy technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the renewable energy technician population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Renewable energy technician age breakdown

Renewable Energy Technician YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years23%

Renewable energy technician educational attainment

The most common degree for renewable energy technicians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of renewable energy technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 43%
  • Associate, 27%
  • Master's, 9%
  • Diploma, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 12%

Renewable energy technicians by degree level

Renewable energy technician degreePercentages
Bachelor's43%
Associate27%
Master's9%
Diploma9%
Other Degrees12%

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Renewable energy technician wage gap by degree level

According to the data, renewable energy technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,374 annually. With a Associate degree, renewable energy technicians earn a median annual income of $55,887 compared to $50,810 for renewable energy technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
$57,000
$55,000
$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$50,810
Bachelor's Degree$56,374
Some College/ Associate Degree$55,887

Renewable energy technician employment statistics

Company size where renewable energy technicians work

Below, you can see the size of companies where renewable energy technicians work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Renewable energy technician jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees12%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees41%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees12%
> 10,000 employees12%

Renewable energy technician jobs by company type

Employees with the renewable energy technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most renewable energy technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Renewable energy technician jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education24%
Public12%
Private59%
Government6%

Renewable energy technician turnover and employment statistics

Renewable energy technician unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for renewable energy technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Renewable energy technician unemployment rate by year

YearRenewable energy technician unemployment rate
201010.54%
20118.94%
20127.80%
20135.99%
20143.99%
20154.74%
20162.85%
20173.23%
20182.14%
20192.81%
20203.03%
20213.78%

Average renewable energy technician tenure

The average renewable energy technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 renewable energy technicians resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Renewable energy technician tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years5%

Renewable energy technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of renewable energy technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Renewable Energy Technician1.73%-
Millwright Helper2.00%14,794
Vault Service Mechanic3.52%40,813
Wet-End Helper3.67%26,260
Automatic Washer Mechanic3.71%68,085
Locator3.93%2,069
Auto Clocks Repairer8.86%8,383

Similar renewable energy technician jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Millwright Helper2.00%14,794
Vault Service Mechanic3.52%40,813
Wet-End Helper3.67%26,260
Automatic Washer Mechanic3.71%68,085
Locator3.93%2,069
Auto Clocks Repairer8.86%8,383

Foreign languages spoken by renewable energy technicians

The most common foreign language among renewable energy technicians is Carrier at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
  • Carrier, 33.3%
  • Japanese, 33.3%
  • Chinese, 33.3%

Renewable energy technician languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Carrier33.3%
Japanese33.3%
Chinese33.3%

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