Resource recovery engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Resource recovery engineer gender statistics
10.2% of resource recovery engineers are women and 89.8% of resource recovery engineers are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Resource recovery engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Resource recovery engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,848
Female income
$88,329
Resource recovery engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resource recovery engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of resource recovery engineers are female.
Resource recovery engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2011 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2014 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2016 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2019 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
Resource recovery engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared resource recovery 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% |
| Resource Recovery Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Resource recovery engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resource recovery engineers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all resource recovery engineers. Comparatively, 13.6% of resource recovery engineers are Asian and 11.7% of resource recovery engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Resource recovery engineer race
| Resource recovery engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Resource recovery engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how resource recovery engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resource recovery engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.32% | 4.85% | 11.86% | 8.73% |
| 2011 | 74.00% | 3.73% | 11.06% | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 71.92% | 4.66% | 11.42% | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 73.00% | 4.15% | 11.35% | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 72.26% | 4.54% | 11.87% | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 72.55% | 3.63% | 11.94% | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 70.98% | 3.78% | 12.52% | 10.16% |
| 2017 | 71.26% | 4.39% | 12.26% | 9.71% |
| 2018 | 71.44% | 4.28% | 11.35% | 10.54% |
| 2019 | 69.93% | 4.51% | 12.35% | 10.56% |
| 2020 | 67.53% | 3.85% | 12.27% | 11.57% |
| 2021 | 65.72% | 3.99% | 13.62% | 11.68% |
Resource recovery engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian resource recovery engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american resource recovery engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,844.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,335 |
| White | $91,935 |
| Black or African American | $86,844 |
| Asian | $93,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,941 |
Average resource recovery engineer age
See how the average age of resource recovery engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resource recovery engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Resource recovery engineer age breakdown
The average age of resource recovery engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the resource recovery engineer population.
Resource recovery engineer age breakdown
| Resource Recovery Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Resource recovery engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for resource recovery engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of resource recovery engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Resource recovery engineers by degree level
| Resource recovery engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Resource recovery engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resource recovery engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,486 annually. With a Doctorate degree, resource recovery engineers earn a median annual income of $104,803 compared to $96,058 for resource recovery engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,486 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,058 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,803 |
Resource recovery engineer employment statistics
Most resource recovery engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where resource recovery engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resource recovery engineers work.
Resource recovery engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Resource recovery engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the resource recovery engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resource recovery engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Resource recovery engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 4% |
Resource recovery engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for resource recovery engineers are technology, manufacturing and health care.
Resource recovery engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Resource recovery engineer turnover and employment statistics
Resource recovery engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resource recovery engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resource recovery engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resource recovery engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average resource recovery engineer tenure
The average resource recovery engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 resource recovery engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Resource recovery engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Resource recovery engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resource recovery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Process Engineer | 3.67% | 123,320 |
| Resource Recovery Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Transmitter Engineer | 6.39% | 13,320 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Similar resource recovery engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Process Engineer | 3.67% | 123,320 |
| Seismic Engineer | 5.25% | 8,242 |
| Transmitter Engineer | 6.39% | 13,320 |
| Propeller Engineer | 7.54% | 3,157 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Foreign languages spoken by resource recovery engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Resource recovery engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |