Transmission engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Transmission engineer gender statistics
11.5% of transmission engineers are women and 88.5% of transmission engineers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Transmission engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Transmission engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,368
Female income
$85,284
Transmission engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transmission engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of transmission engineers are female.
Transmission engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2013 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2014 | 89.27% | 10.73% |
| 2015 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2016 | 90.51% | 9.49% |
| 2017 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2018 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2020 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
| 2021 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
Transmission engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared transmission 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% |
| Transmission Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Transmission engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transmission engineers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all transmission engineers. Comparatively, 14.3% of transmission engineers are Asian and 11.4% of transmission engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Transmission engineer race
| Transmission engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Transmission engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how transmission engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transmission engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.51% | 5.29% | 15.36% | 9.56% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 4.90% | 16.45% | 9.53% |
| 2012 | 68.13% | 5.47% | 15.28% | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 69.50% | 4.75% | 15.44% | 8.37% |
| 2014 | 68.46% | 4.62% | 15.00% | 9.96% |
| 2015 | 68.62% | 4.80% | 14.71% | 9.78% |
| 2016 | 68.23% | 4.71% | 15.37% | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 4.78% | 14.85% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 67.37% | 5.14% | 15.38% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 68.53% | 4.35% | 15.29% | 9.75% |
| 2020 | 65.51% | 4.02% | 15.30% | 10.64% |
| 2021 | 64.42% | 4.90% | 14.34% | 11.44% |
Transmission engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transmission engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino transmission engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,833.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,079 |
| White | $90,719 |
| Black or African American | $88,353 |
| Asian | $96,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,833 |
Average transmission engineer age
See how the average age of transmission engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transmission 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 |
Transmission engineer age breakdown
The average age of transmission engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the transmission engineer population.
Transmission engineer age breakdown
| Transmission Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Transmission engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for transmission engineers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of transmission engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Transmission engineers by degree level
| Transmission engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Transmission engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transmission engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,942 annually. With a Master's degree, transmission engineers earn a median annual income of $101,984 compared to $88,573 for transmission engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,984 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,573 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,942 |
Transmission engineer employment statistics
Most transmission engineers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where transmission engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transmission engineers work.
Transmission engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Transmission engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the transmission engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transmission engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transmission engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 3% |
Transmission engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for transmission engineers are telecommunication, professional and utilities.
Transmission engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 18% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Transmission engineer turnover and employment statistics
Transmission engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transmission engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transmission engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transmission 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 transmission engineer tenure
The average transmission engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 689 transmission engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transmission engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Transmission engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transmission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Engineer | 3.67% | 63,830 |
| Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | 25,035 |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Similar transmission engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Engineer | 3.67% | 63,830 |
| Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | 25,035 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Director Water And Waste Services | 12.89% | 61,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by transmission engineers
The most common foreign language among transmission engineers is Carrier at 25.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 18.5% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 14.8%.
- Carrier, 25.9%
- Arabic, 18.5%
- Spanish, 14.8%
- German, 7.4%
- Italian, 7.4%
- Other, 26.0%
Transmission engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 25.9% |
| Arabic | 18.5% |
| Spanish | 14.8% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Italian | 7.4% |
| Other | 26.0% |
