Solar designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar designer gender statistics
11.9% of solar designers are women and 88.1% of solar designers are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Solar designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Solar designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,545
Female income
$53,114
Solar designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar designer positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of solar designers are female.
Solar designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2011 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2013 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2015 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2016 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2017 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2018 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2019 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2020 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2021 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
Solar designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar designers 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% |
| Solar Designer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Solar designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar designers is White, which makes up 64.8% of all solar designers. Comparatively, 14.5% of solar designers are Asian and 11.1% of solar designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.8%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Solar designer race
| Solar designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Solar designer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.86% | 5.19% | 15.48% | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 67.94% | 4.79% | 16.58% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 68.48% | 5.36% | 15.40% | 8.51% |
| 2013 | 69.85% | 4.64% | 15.57% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 68.81% | 4.51% | 15.12% | 9.61% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 4.69% | 14.83% | 9.44% |
| 2016 | 68.59% | 4.60% | 15.49% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 68.50% | 4.67% | 14.97% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 67.73% | 5.03% | 15.50% | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 68.89% | 4.24% | 15.42% | 9.40% |
| 2020 | 65.86% | 3.91% | 15.42% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 64.77% | 4.79% | 14.46% | 11.09% |
Solar designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian solar designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino solar designers have the lowest average salary at $55,323.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,411 |
| White | $57,853 |
| Black or African American | $55,777 |
| Asian | $62,657 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,323 |
Average solar designer age
See how the average age of solar designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar designer 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 |
Solar designer age breakdown
The average age of solar designers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the solar designer population.
Solar designer age breakdown
| Solar Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Solar designer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar designers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of solar designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Solar designers by degree level
| Solar designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Solar designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,269 annually. With a Master's degree, solar designers earn a median annual income of $68,025 compared to $55,969 for solar designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,025 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,969 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,269 |
Solar designer employment statistics
Most solar designers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where solar designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar designers work.
Solar designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Solar designer jobs by company type
Employees with the solar designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solar designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Solar designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Solar designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar designers are energy, non profits and construction.
Solar designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 30% |
| Start-up | 18% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Solar designer turnover and employment statistics
Solar designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar designer 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 solar designer tenure
The average solar designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 solar designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Solar designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Product Introduction Engineer | 3.67% | 96,234 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | 25,305 |
| Solar Designer | 6.39% | - |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Similar solar designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| New Product Introduction Engineer | 3.67% | 96,234 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | 25,305 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar designers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Persian, 20.0%
Solar designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Persian | 20.0% |
