Sanitary engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanitary engineer gender statistics
19.9% of sanitary engineers are women and 80.1% of sanitary engineers are men.
- Male, 80.1%
- Female, 19.9%
Sanitary engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.1% |
| Female | 19.9% |
Sanitary engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,219
Female income
$73,602
Sanitary engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanitary engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.9% of sanitary engineers are female.
Sanitary engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2011 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2012 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2013 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2014 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2015 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2016 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2017 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 82.38% | 17.62% |
| 2019 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2020 | 79.57% | 20.43% |
| 2021 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
Sanitary engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanitary engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, duct cleaner and floor polisher have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Supervisor | 6% | 94% |
| Maid Housekeeper | 9% | 91% |
| Chambermaid | 9% | 91% |
| Sanitary Engineer | 80% | 20% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Sanitary engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanitary engineers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all sanitary engineers. Comparatively, 21.2% of sanitary engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of sanitary engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Sanitary engineer race
| Sanitary engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Sanitary engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how sanitary engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sanitary engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.29% | 13.68% | 4.21% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 60.01% | 14.81% | 4.08% | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 60.44% | 14.06% | 3.99% | 17.13% |
| 2013 | 60.82% | 13.61% | 3.99% | 17.50% |
| 2014 | 60.97% | 13.36% | 4.12% | 17.41% |
| 2015 | 60.45% | 12.98% | 4.28% | 18.31% |
| 2016 | 60.32% | 13.13% | 4.06% | 18.40% |
| 2017 | 60.35% | 12.37% | 4.26% | 18.74% |
| 2018 | 61.02% | 11.87% | 4.41% | 18.56% |
| 2019 | 60.14% | 12.22% | 4.50% | 19.18% |
| 2020 | 57.85% | 11.76% | 4.67% | 19.26% |
| 2021 | 55.77% | 12.18% | 4.56% | 21.18% |
Sanitary engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sanitary engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sanitary engineers have the lowest average salary at $78,142.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,103 |
| White | $81,299 |
| Black or African American | $78,142 |
| Asian | $81,761 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,839 |
Average sanitary engineer age
See how the average age of sanitary engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sanitary engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 | 51 |
| Unknown | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 54 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 42.5 |
Sanitary engineer age breakdown
The average age of sanitary engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the sanitary engineer population.
Sanitary engineer age breakdown
| Sanitary Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sanitary engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for sanitary engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of sanitary engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Sanitary engineers by degree level
| Sanitary engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Sanitary engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sanitary engineers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $83,539 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sanitary engineers earn a median annual income of $81,315 compared to $80,787 for sanitary engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $80,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,315 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,539 |
Sanitary engineer employment statistics
Most sanitary engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where sanitary engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanitary engineers work.
Sanitary engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Sanitary engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the sanitary engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sanitary engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sanitary engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 23% |
Sanitary engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanitary engineers are government, manufacturing and health care.
Sanitary engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Sanitary engineer turnover and employment statistics
Sanitary engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanitary engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sanitary engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanitary engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 7.87% |
| 2015 | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 5.84% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 6.47% |
Average sanitary engineer tenure
The average sanitary engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 sanitary engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanitary engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sanitary engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanitary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller Assistant | 2.07% | 16,277 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Senior Housekeeper | 4.45% | 29,818 |
| Sanitary Engineer | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar sanitary engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller Assistant | 2.07% | 16,277 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Senior Housekeeper | 4.45% | 29,818 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by sanitary engineers
The most common foreign language among sanitary engineers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Sanitary engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
