Smart grid engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Smart grid engineer gender statistics
11.6% of smart grid engineers are women and 88.4% of smart grid engineers are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
Smart grid engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
Smart grid engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,022
Female income
$81,332
Smart grid engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smart grid engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of smart grid engineers are female.
Smart grid engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2011 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2013 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2014 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2015 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2018 | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2020 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2021 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
Smart grid engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared smart grid 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% |
| Smart Grid Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Smart grid engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smart grid engineers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all smart grid engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of smart grid engineers are Asian and 7.7% of smart grid engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Smart grid engineer race
| Smart grid engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Smart grid engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how smart grid engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smart grid engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 4.12% | 16.70% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 71.44% | 3.73% | 17.80% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 71.98% | 4.29% | 16.62% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 3.57% | 16.79% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 72.31% | 3.45% | 16.34% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 72.47% | 3.62% | 16.05% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 3.53% | 16.71% | 5.68% |
| 2017 | 72.00% | 3.60% | 16.19% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 71.23% | 3.96% | 16.72% | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 72.39% | 3.17% | 16.64% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 69.36% | 2.84% | 16.64% | 6.86% |
| 2021 | 68.27% | 3.72% | 15.68% | 7.66% |
Smart grid engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian smart grid engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino smart grid engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,189.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,091 |
| White | $85,275 |
| Black or African American | $83,566 |
| Asian | $89,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,189 |
Average smart grid engineer age
See how the average age of smart grid engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Smart grid engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Smart grid engineer age breakdown
The average age of smart grid engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the smart grid engineer population.
Smart grid engineer age breakdown
| Smart Grid Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Smart grid engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for smart grid engineers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of smart grid engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 13%
Smart grid engineers by degree level
| Smart grid engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 13% |
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Smart grid engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, smart grid engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,227 annually. With a Master's degree, smart grid engineers earn a median annual income of $93,275 compared to $83,725 for smart grid engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,725 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,227 |
Smart grid engineer employment statistics
Company size where smart grid engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where smart grid engineers work.
Smart grid engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Smart grid engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for smart grid engineers are energy, utilities and technology.
Smart grid engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Utilities | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Smart grid engineer turnover and employment statistics
Smart grid engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smart grid engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smart grid engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smart grid engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average smart grid engineer tenure
The average smart grid engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 smart grid engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Smart grid engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Smart grid engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smart grid 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineer | 3.67% | 37,508 |
| Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 16,765 |
| Smart Grid Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Water Treatment Plant Engineer | 12.89% | 15,486 |
Similar smart grid engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineer | 3.67% | 37,508 |
| Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 16,765 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Water Treatment Plant Engineer | 12.89% | 15,486 |
Foreign languages spoken by smart grid engineers
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Smart grid engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
