Shift engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Shift engineer gender statistics
4.5% of shift engineers are women and 95.5% of shift engineers are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Shift engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Shift engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,803
Female income
$87,898
Shift engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shift engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of shift engineers are female.
Shift engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2011 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2015 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2019 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2020 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2021 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
Shift engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Shift engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shift engineers is White, which makes up 59.1% of all shift engineers. Comparatively, 17.6% of shift engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of shift engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Shift engineer race
| Shift engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Shift engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how shift engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shift engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.19% | 11.64% | 4.75% | 14.25% |
| 2011 | 67.07% | 11.15% | 5.35% | 13.79% |
| 2012 | 65.46% | 11.73% | 4.30% | 15.68% |
| 2013 | 66.03% | 10.60% | 5.21% | 16.25% |
| 2014 | 66.48% | 11.38% | 4.25% | 15.15% |
| 2015 | 65.53% | 10.61% | 4.95% | 15.43% |
| 2016 | 66.34% | 10.22% | 5.12% | 15.48% |
| 2017 | 66.09% | 9.42% | 5.95% | 15.16% |
| 2018 | 65.40% | 10.80% | 5.31% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 63.48% | 8.54% | 8.05% | 16.75% |
| 2020 | 61.05% | 8.70% | 8.13% | 17.29% |
| 2021 | 59.10% | 10.68% | 7.63% | 17.60% |
Shift engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white shift engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shift engineers have the lowest average salary at $89,826.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,944 |
| White | $98,798 |
| Black or African American | $89,826 |
| Asian | $92,406 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,284 |
Average shift engineer age
See how the average age of shift engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shift engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Shift engineer age breakdown
The average age of shift engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the shift engineer population.
Shift engineer age breakdown
| Shift Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Shift engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for shift engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of shift engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 9% and diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Shift engineers by degree level
| Shift engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Shift engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shift engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $102,076 annually. With a Associate degree, shift engineers earn a median annual income of $89,382 compared to $85,874 for shift engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,076 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,382 |
Shift engineer employment statistics
Most shift engineers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where shift engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shift engineers work.
Shift engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Shift engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the shift engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shift engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shift engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Shift engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for shift engineers are hospitality, health care and technology.
Shift engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Shift engineer turnover and employment statistics
Shift engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shift engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shift engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shift engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average shift engineer tenure
The average shift engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 948 shift engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shift engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Shift engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shift 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Engineer | 4.19% | - |
| Lead Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | 38,315 |
| Assistant Plant Control Operator | 4.80% | 64,038 |
| Gas Maker | 10.89% | 8,200 |
Similar shift engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | 38,315 |
| Assistant Plant Control Operator | 4.80% | 64,038 |
| Gas Maker | 10.89% | 8,200 |
Foreign languages spoken by shift engineers
The most common foreign language among shift engineers is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 15.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- Arabic, 15.8%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Welsh, 5.3%
- Amharic, 5.3%
- Other, 31.5%
Shift engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| Arabic | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Welsh | 5.3% |
| Amharic | 5.3% |
| Other | 31.5% |
