Substations electrical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Substations electrical engineer gender statistics
11.1% of substations electrical engineers are women and 88.9% of substations electrical engineers are men.
- Male, 88.9%
- Female, 11.1%
Substations electrical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.9% |
| Female | 11.1% |
Substations electrical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,575
Female income
$84,098
Substations electrical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in substations electrical engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.1% of substations electrical engineers are female.
Substations electrical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2011 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2012 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2014 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2016 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2017 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2018 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2019 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2020 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2021 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Substations electrical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared substations electrical 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% |
| Substations Electrical Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Substations electrical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among substations electrical engineers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all substations electrical engineers. Comparatively, 16.5% of substations electrical engineers are Asian and 11.1% of substations electrical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.7%
- Asian, 16.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Substations electrical engineer race
| Substations electrical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Asian | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Substations electrical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how substations electrical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Substations electrical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.78% | 5.19% | 17.56% | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 65.85% | 4.79% | 18.66% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 66.39% | 5.36% | 17.49% | 8.52% |
| 2013 | 67.77% | 4.64% | 17.65% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 66.72% | 4.51% | 17.21% | 9.61% |
| 2015 | 66.88% | 4.69% | 16.92% | 9.44% |
| 2016 | 66.50% | 4.60% | 17.58% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 66.41% | 4.67% | 17.05% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 65.64% | 5.03% | 17.59% | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 66.80% | 4.24% | 17.50% | 9.40% |
| 2020 | 63.78% | 3.91% | 17.51% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 62.69% | 4.79% | 16.55% | 11.09% |
Substations electrical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian substations electrical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino substations electrical engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,699 |
| White | $87,813 |
| Black or African American | $86,205 |
| Asian | $91,427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,849 |
Average substations electrical engineer age
See how the average age of substations electrical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Substations electrical 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 |
Substations electrical engineer age breakdown
The average age of substations electrical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the substations electrical engineer population.
Substations electrical engineer age breakdown
| Substations Electrical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Substations electrical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for substations electrical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of substations electrical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Substations electrical engineers by degree level
| Substations electrical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Substations electrical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, substations electrical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $103,626 annually. With a Master's degree, substations electrical engineers earn a median annual income of $95,307 compared to $86,355 for substations electrical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,307 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,355 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,626 |
Substations electrical engineer employment statistics
Most substations electrical engineers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where substations electrical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where substations electrical engineers work.
Substations electrical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Substations electrical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the substations electrical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most substations electrical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Substations electrical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Substations electrical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for substations electrical engineers are utilities, professional and energy.
Substations electrical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 27% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Substations electrical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Substations electrical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for substations electrical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Substations electrical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Substations electrical 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 substations electrical engineer tenure
The average substations electrical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 substations electrical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Substations electrical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Substations electrical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of substations electrical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Engineer | 3.67% | 57,075 |
| Senior Validation Engineer | 5.25% | 19,688 |
| Substations Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Vibration Engineer | 7.54% | 21,285 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 24,787 |
Similar substations electrical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Human Factors Engineer | 3.67% | 57,075 |
| Senior Validation Engineer | 5.25% | 19,688 |
| Vibration Engineer | 7.54% | 21,285 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 24,787 |
Foreign languages spoken by substations electrical engineers
The most common foreign language among substations electrical engineers is German at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 28.6%
- French, 28.6%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
Substations electrical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 28.6% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
