Solar project engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar project engineer gender statistics
6.7% of solar project engineers are women and 93.3% of solar project engineers are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Solar project engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Solar project engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,074
Female income
$70,909
Solar project engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar project engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of solar project engineers are female.
Solar project engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2011 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2013 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2016 | 94.20% | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2018 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
Solar project engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar project 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 Project Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Solar project engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar project engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all solar project engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of solar project engineers are Asian and 7.5% of solar project engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Solar project engineer race
| Solar project engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Solar project engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar project engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar project engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Solar project engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian solar project engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino solar project engineers have the lowest average salary at $71,058.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,392 |
| White | $73,146 |
| Black or African American | $71,538 |
| Asian | $76,352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,058 |
Average solar project engineer age
See how the average age of solar project engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar project engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Solar project engineer age breakdown
The average age of solar project engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the solar project engineer population.
Solar project engineer age breakdown
| Solar Project Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Solar project engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar project engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of solar project engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Solar project engineers by degree level
| Solar project engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Solar project engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar project engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,189 annually. With a Master's degree, solar project engineers earn a median annual income of $83,774 compared to $74,644 for solar project engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,774 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,644 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,189 |
Solar project engineer employment statistics
Most solar project engineers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where solar project engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar project engineers work.
Solar project engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Solar project engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the solar project engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solar project engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Solar project engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 72% |
Solar project engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar project engineers are construction, energy and education.
Solar project engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 29% |
| Energy | 25% |
| Education | 13% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Solar project engineer turnover and employment statistics
Solar project engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar project engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar project engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar project engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average solar project engineer tenure
The average solar project engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 solar project engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar project engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Solar project engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Development Engineer | 3.67% | 105,577 |
| Solar Project Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 40,850 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Similar solar project engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Development Engineer | 3.67% | 105,577 |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 40,850 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Wastewater Design Engineer | 12.89% | 42,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar project engineers
The most common foreign language among solar project engineers is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Greek, 14.3%
- Burmese, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Solar project engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Greek | 14.3% |
| Burmese | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |