Steam engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Steam engineer gender statistics
1.2% of steam engineers are women and 98.8% of steam engineers are men.
- Male, 98.8%
- Female, 1.2%
Steam engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.8% |
| Female | 1.2% |
Steam engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,039
Female income
$79,917
Steam engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steam engineer positions over time. Currently, 1.2% of steam engineers are female.
Steam engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2011 | 99.50% | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2013 | 99.19% | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 99.26% | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 99.31% | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 99.55% | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 99.39% | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 98.96% | 1.04% |
| 2019 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2021 | 98.82% | 1.18% |
Steam engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Steam engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steam engineers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all steam engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of steam engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of steam engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Steam engineer race
| Steam engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Steam engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how steam engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steam engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 9.40% | 4.85% | 15.00% |
| 2011 | 68.43% | 8.92% | 5.45% | 14.54% |
| 2012 | 66.82% | 9.50% | 4.40% | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 67.38% | 8.36% | 5.31% | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 67.84% | 9.14% | 4.35% | 15.90% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 8.37% | 5.05% | 16.18% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 7.99% | 5.22% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 67.45% | 7.18% | 6.05% | 15.91% |
| 2018 | 66.76% | 8.56% | 5.41% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 64.84% | 6.30% | 8.15% | 17.50% |
| 2020 | 62.41% | 6.46% | 8.23% | 18.04% |
| 2021 | 60.46% | 8.44% | 7.73% | 18.35% |
Steam engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white steam engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steam engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,145 |
| White | $91,259 |
| Black or African American | $81,909 |
| Asian | $84,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,583 |
Average steam engineer age
See how the average age of steam engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steam engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Steam engineer age breakdown
The average age of steam engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the steam engineer population.
Steam engineer age breakdown
| Steam Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Steam engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for steam engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of steam engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Diploma, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Steam engineers by degree level
| Steam engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Steam engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steam engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $94,705 annually. With a Associate degree, steam engineers earn a median annual income of $81,450 compared to $77,831 for steam engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $77,831 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,705 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,450 |
Steam engineer employment statistics
Most steam engineers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where steam engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steam engineers work.
Steam engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Steam engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the steam engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steam engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steam engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 3% |
Steam engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for steam engineers are health care, manufacturing and education.
Steam engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Steam engineer turnover and employment statistics
Steam engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steam engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steam engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steam engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average steam engineer tenure
The average steam engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 steam engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Steam engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Steam engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Engineer | 4.19% | - |
| Reducing System Operator | 4.62% | 40,190 |
| Refinery Technician | 4.80% | 7,715 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Similar steam engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing System Operator | 4.62% | 40,190 |
| Refinery Technician | 4.80% | 7,715 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Foreign languages spoken by steam engineers
The most common foreign language among steam engineers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Steam engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |