Soil engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Soil engineer gender statistics
16.3% of soil engineers are women and 83.7% of soil engineers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Soil engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Soil engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,360
Female income
$71,420
Soil engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soil engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of soil engineers are female.
Soil engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2012 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2013 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2014 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2017 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2018 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 86.93% | 13.07% |
| 2020 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2021 | 83.72% | 16.28% |
Soil engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared soil 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% |
| Soil Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Soil engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soil engineers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all soil engineers. Comparatively, 10.6% of soil engineers are Asian and 7.7% of soil engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.7%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Soil engineer race
| Soil engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Soil engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how soil engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soil engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.78% | 5.16% | 7.45% | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 78.68% | 4.08% | 10.34% | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 4.58% | 9.43% | 5.12% |
| 2013 | 83.33% | 3.27% | 5.36% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 80.08% | 5.30% | 6.23% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 5.41% | 10.26% | 5.98% |
| 2016 | 75.55% | 3.75% | 12.86% | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 77.99% | 5.16% | 8.97% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 4.84% | 13.98% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 2.31% | 12.56% | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 73.06% | 4.81% | 9.63% | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 1.87% | 10.60% | 7.69% |
Soil engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american soil engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown soil engineers have the lowest average salary at $67,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,998 |
| White | $68,547 |
| Black or African American | $72,283 |
| Asian | $71,501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,583 |
Average soil engineer age
See how the average age of soil engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Soil engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Soil engineer age breakdown
The average age of soil engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the soil engineer population.
Soil engineer age breakdown
| Soil Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Soil engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for soil engineers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of soil engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Soil engineers by degree level
| Soil engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Soil engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,953 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,505 |
Soil engineer employment statistics
Company size where soil engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where soil engineers work.
Soil engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 41% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
Soil engineer turnover and employment statistics
Soil engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soil engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soil engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soil engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average soil engineer tenure
The average soil engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 soil engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Soil engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 29% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Soil engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Photogrammetrist | 3.67% | 34,192 |
| Energy Manager | 5.25% | 5,283 |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Designer | 6.39% | 81,243 |
| Simulation Engineer | 7.54% | 46,570 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Soil Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar soil engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Photogrammetrist | 3.67% | 34,192 |
| Energy Manager | 5.25% | 5,283 |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Designer | 6.39% | 81,243 |
| Simulation Engineer | 7.54% | 46,570 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by soil engineers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Soil engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |