Solar systems designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar systems designer gender statistics
14.5% of solar systems designers are women and 85.5% of solar systems designers are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Solar systems designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Solar systems designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,025
Female income
$60,358
Solar systems designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar systems designer positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of solar systems designers are female.
Solar systems designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2011 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
| 2014 | 87.35% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 87.19% | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2019 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2021 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
Solar systems designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar systems 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 Systems Designer | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Solar systems designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar systems designers is White, which makes up 61.5% of all solar systems designers. Comparatively, 19.3% of solar systems designers are Asian and 10.2% of solar systems designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.5%
- Asian, 19.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Solar systems designer race
| Solar systems designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Asian | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Solar systems designer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar systems designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar systems designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 3.97% | 14.90% | 7.81% |
| 2011 | 72.41% | 4.13% | 14.05% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 4.02% | 14.98% | 8.03% |
| 2013 | 69.87% | 4.18% | 15.70% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 69.39% | 4.03% | 16.24% | 7.99% |
| 2015 | 69.25% | 4.31% | 15.78% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 68.59% | 4.56% | 16.24% | 8.43% |
| 2017 | 66.82% | 4.69% | 16.91% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 67.06% | 4.09% | 16.70% | 9.70% |
| 2019 | 66.69% | 4.23% | 17.68% | 8.96% |
| 2020 | 63.46% | 4.29% | 18.20% | 9.81% |
| 2021 | 61.46% | 4.09% | 19.30% | 10.18% |
Solar systems designer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,572 |
| White | $64,148 |
| Black or African American | $61,413 |
| Asian | $69,778 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,607 |
Average solar systems designer age
See how the average age of solar systems designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar systems designer 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 systems designer age breakdown
The average age of solar systems designers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the solar systems designer population.
Solar systems designer age breakdown
| Solar Systems Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Solar systems designer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar systems designers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of solar systems designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Solar systems designers by degree level
| Solar systems designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Solar systems designer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,700 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,751 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,982 |
Solar systems designer employment statistics
Most solar systems designers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where solar systems designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar systems designers work.
Solar systems designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Solar systems designer jobs by company type
Employees with the solar systems designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solar systems designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Solar systems designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
Solar systems designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar systems designers are energy, education and technology.
Solar systems designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 34% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Solar systems designer turnover and employment statistics
Solar systems designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar systems designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar systems designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar systems designer 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 systems designer tenure
The average solar systems designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 solar systems designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar systems designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Solar systems designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 111,968 |
| Solar Systems Designer | 5.25% | - |
| Component Design Engineer | 6.39% | 48,550 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar solar systems designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 111,968 |
| Component Design Engineer | 6.39% | 48,550 |
| Airframe Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,330 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar systems designers
The most common foreign language among solar systems designers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Polish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Polish, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Armenian, 14.3%
Solar systems designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Armenian | 14.3% |