Utility engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Utility engineer gender statistics
8.8% of utility engineers are women and 91.2% of utility engineers are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Utility engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Utility engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,046
Female income
$76,226
Utility engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of utility engineers are female.
Utility engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2011 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2012 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2014 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2016 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2017 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2018 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2019 | 92.22% | 7.78% |
| 2020 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2021 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
Utility engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared utility 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% |
| Utility Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Utility engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility engineers is White, which makes up 71.8% of all utility engineers. Comparatively, 10.2% of utility engineers are Asian and 9.8% of utility engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.8%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Utility engineer race
| Utility engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Utility engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how utility engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.02% | 3.59% | 8.07% | 7.41% |
| 2011 | 79.08% | 3.59% | 7.85% | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 79.52% | 3.81% | 7.01% | 8.04% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 3.06% | 8.51% | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 77.11% | 3.16% | 9.62% | 8.46% |
| 2015 | 77.59% | 3.41% | 8.24% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 75.61% | 3.61% | 9.33% | 9.65% |
| 2017 | 76.33% | 2.89% | 9.05% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 77.12% | 3.20% | 8.68% | 8.80% |
| 2019 | 75.57% | 3.44% | 9.19% | 9.08% |
| 2020 | 72.07% | 3.15% | 10.69% | 10.44% |
| 2021 | 71.81% | 3.50% | 10.19% | 9.77% |
Utility engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino utility engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utility engineers have the lowest average salary at $70,008.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,150 |
| White | $75,092 |
| Black or African American | $70,008 |
| Asian | $74,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,661 |
Average utility engineer age
See how the average age of utility engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Utility engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Utility engineer age breakdown
The average age of utility engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the utility engineer population.
Utility engineer age breakdown
| Utility Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Utility engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for utility engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of utility 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 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Utility engineers by degree level
| Utility engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Utility engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utility engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,029 annually. With a Master's degree, utility engineers earn a median annual income of $86,247 compared to $75,502 for utility engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,502 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,029 |
Utility engineer employment statistics
Most utility engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where utility engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility engineers work.
Utility engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Utility engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the utility engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utility engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Utility engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 19% |
Utility engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for utility engineers are government, manufacturing and professional.
Utility engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Utility engineer turnover and employment statistics
Utility engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average utility engineer tenure
The average utility engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 856 utility engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Utility engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Specialist | 3.67% | 12,968 |
| Utility Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Bioprocess Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,042 |
| Domestic Engineer | 6.39% | 22,261 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar utility engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Specialist | 3.67% | 12,968 |
| Bioprocess Development Engineer | 5.25% | 67,042 |
| Domestic Engineer | 6.39% | 22,261 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility engineers
The most common foreign language among utility engineers is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- German, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- Irish, 2.9%
- Other, 11.8%
Utility engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| German | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| Irish | 2.9% |
| Other | 11.8% |
