Solar engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar engineer gender statistics
10.1% of solar engineers are women and 89.9% of solar engineers are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Solar engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Solar engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,479
Female income
$71,982
Solar engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of solar engineers are female.
Solar engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2013 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2018 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2019 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2020 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2021 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
Solar engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar 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% |
| Solar Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Solar engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar engineers is White, which makes up 63.9% of all solar engineers. Comparatively, 15.3% of solar engineers are Asian and 11.1% of solar engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.9%
- Asian, 15.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Solar engineer race
| Solar engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Asian | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Solar engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.03% | 5.19% | 16.27% | 9.24% |
| 2011 | 67.10% | 4.80% | 17.37% | 9.21% |
| 2012 | 67.64% | 5.37% | 16.20% | 8.54% |
| 2013 | 69.02% | 4.65% | 16.36% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 4.52% | 15.92% | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 68.13% | 4.70% | 15.63% | 9.46% |
| 2016 | 67.75% | 4.61% | 16.29% | 9.14% |
| 2017 | 67.66% | 4.68% | 15.77% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 66.89% | 5.04% | 16.30% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 68.05% | 4.25% | 16.21% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 65.03% | 3.92% | 16.22% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 63.94% | 4.80% | 15.26% | 11.12% |
Solar engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian solar engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino solar engineers have the lowest average salary at $74,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,337 |
| White | $76,789 |
| Black or African American | $74,695 |
| Asian | $81,563 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,235 |
Average solar engineer age
See how the average age of solar engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar 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 |
Solar engineer age breakdown
The average age of solar engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the solar engineer population.
Solar engineer age breakdown
| Solar Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Solar engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of solar engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Solar engineers by degree level
| Solar engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Solar engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,367 annually. With a Master's degree, solar engineers earn a median annual income of $86,795 compared to $74,890 for solar engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,890 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,367 |
Solar engineer employment statistics
Most solar engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where solar engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar engineers work.
Solar engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Solar engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the solar engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solar engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Solar engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 73% |
Solar engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar engineers are energy, professional and construction.
Solar engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 25% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Solar engineer turnover and employment statistics
Solar engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar 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 solar engineer tenure
The average solar engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 solar engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Solar engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Engineer | 3.67% | 56,792 |
| Aerodynamic Consultant | 5.25% | 13,316 |
| Solar Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Similar solar engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Engineer | 3.67% | 56,792 |
| Aerodynamic Consultant | 5.25% | 13,316 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar engineers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 20.0%
Solar engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
