Reservoir engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Reservoir engineer gender statistics
17.8% of reservoir engineers are women and 82.2% of reservoir engineers are men.
- Male, 82.2%
- Female, 17.8%
Reservoir engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.2% |
| Female | 17.8% |
Reservoir engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$119,222
Female income
$115,797
Reservoir engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reservoir engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.8% of reservoir engineers are female.
Reservoir engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2011 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2012 | 84.91% | 15.09% |
| 2013 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2014 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
| 2017 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2018 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
| 2019 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 2020 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2021 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
Reservoir engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared reservoir 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% |
| Reservoir Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Reservoir engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reservoir engineers is White, which makes up 61.5% of all reservoir engineers. Comparatively, 19.1% of reservoir engineers are Asian and 10.3% of reservoir engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.5%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Reservoir engineer race
| Reservoir engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Reservoir engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how reservoir engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reservoir engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.39% | 4.02% | 14.68% | 7.94% |
| 2011 | 72.44% | 4.18% | 13.83% | 7.48% |
| 2012 | 70.75% | 4.07% | 14.75% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 69.89% | 4.22% | 15.47% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 69.42% | 4.08% | 16.02% | 8.12% |
| 2015 | 69.27% | 4.36% | 15.55% | 8.45% |
| 2016 | 68.61% | 4.60% | 16.02% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | 66.85% | 4.73% | 16.69% | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 4.14% | 16.48% | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 66.71% | 4.27% | 17.45% | 9.09% |
| 2020 | 63.49% | 4.34% | 17.98% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 61.49% | 4.14% | 19.08% | 10.32% |
Reservoir engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian reservoir engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino reservoir engineers have the lowest average salary at $116,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,787 |
| White | $119,360 |
| Black or African American | $116,784 |
| Asian | $124,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $116,165 |
Average reservoir engineer age
See how the average age of reservoir engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reservoir 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 |
Reservoir engineer age breakdown
The average age of reservoir engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the reservoir engineer population.
Reservoir engineer age breakdown
| Reservoir Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Reservoir engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for reservoir engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of reservoir engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Reservoir engineers by degree level
| Reservoir engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Reservoir engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reservoir engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $149,966 annually. With a Master's degree, reservoir engineers earn a median annual income of $136,421 compared to $122,233 for reservoir engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $136,421 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $122,233 |
| Doctorate Degree | $149,966 |
Reservoir engineer employment statistics
Most reservoir engineers work for a public in the energy industry.
Company size where reservoir engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reservoir engineers work.
Reservoir engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Reservoir engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the reservoir engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reservoir engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Reservoir engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 2% |
Reservoir engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for reservoir engineers are energy, professional and technology.
Reservoir engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 51% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Reservoir engineer turnover and employment statistics
Reservoir engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reservoir engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reservoir engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reservoir 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 reservoir engineer tenure
The average reservoir engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,320 reservoir engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Reservoir engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Reservoir engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reservoir 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Expert | 3.67% | 59,794 |
| Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Central Office Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 55,340 |
| Simulation Engineer | 7.54% | 46,570 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Mine Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 16,541 |
Similar reservoir engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Expert | 3.67% | 59,794 |
| Central Office Equipment Engineer | 6.39% | 55,340 |
| Simulation Engineer | 7.54% | 46,570 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Mine Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 16,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by reservoir engineers
The most common foreign language among reservoir engineers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- German, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- Other, 25.0%
Reservoir engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| Other | 25.0% |
