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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Renewable energy technician gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,219
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.
Renewable energy technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2012 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2014 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2015 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2017 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2018 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2019 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2021 | 88.78% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Renewable Energy Technician | 89% | 11% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 8.89% | 2.68% | 12.44% |
| 2011 | 75.03% | 8.18% | 1.93% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 73.30% | 9.64% | 2.38% | 12.63% |
| 2013 | 73.62% | 9.13% | 2.44% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 72.69% | 9.00% | 2.44% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 72.02% | 8.49% | 2.18% | 14.66% |
| 2016 | 71.35% | 9.08% | 2.23% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 70.33% | 8.26% | 2.40% | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 70.29% | 8.98% | 2.07% | 16.25% |
| 2019 | 71.40% | 8.18% | 2.46% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 67.62% | 8.90% | 2.99% | 15.81% |
| 2021 | 66.75% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Renewable energy technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
| White | 39 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 |
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.
Renewable energy technician age breakdown
| Renewable Energy Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Renewable energy technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
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.
Renewable energy technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
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
| Year | Renewable energy technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
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.
Renewable energy technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Technician | 1.73% | - |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Automatic Washer Mechanic | 3.71% | 68,085 |
| Locator | 3.93% | 2,069 |
| Auto Clocks Repairer | 8.86% | 8,383 |
Similar renewable energy technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Automatic Washer Mechanic | 3.71% | 68,085 |
| Locator | 3.93% | 2,069 |
| Auto Clocks Repairer | 8.86% | 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 language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |