Wind turbine engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind turbine engineer gender statistics
6.0% of wind turbine engineers are women and 94.0% of wind turbine engineers are men.
- Male, 94.0%
- Female, 6.0%
Wind turbine engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.0% |
| Female | 6.0% |
Wind turbine engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,335
Female income
$83,690
Wind turbine engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind turbine engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of wind turbine engineers are female.
Wind turbine engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2012 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 2014 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2015 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2016 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2017 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2019 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2020 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
Wind turbine engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wind turbine 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% |
| Wind Turbine Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Wind turbine engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind turbine engineers is White, which makes up 75.1% of all wind turbine engineers. Comparatively, 11.1% of wind turbine engineers are Asian and 6.5% of wind turbine engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.1%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Wind turbine engineer race
| Wind turbine engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Wind turbine engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how wind turbine engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind turbine engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.29% | 2.86% | 9.02% | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 82.35% | 2.86% | 8.80% | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 82.78% | 3.08% | 7.96% | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 82.35% | 2.34% | 9.46% | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 80.38% | 2.43% | 10.57% | 5.17% |
| 2015 | 80.86% | 2.68% | 9.18% | 5.77% |
| 2016 | 78.88% | 2.88% | 10.27% | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 79.60% | 2.16% | 10.00% | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 80.39% | 2.47% | 9.63% | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 78.84% | 2.72% | 10.14% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 2.42% | 11.64% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 75.08% | 2.77% | 11.14% | 6.48% |
Wind turbine engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino wind turbine engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wind turbine engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,778.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,400 |
| White | $82,987 |
| Black or African American | $79,778 |
| Asian | $82,610 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,958 |
Average wind turbine engineer age
See how the average age of wind turbine engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind turbine 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 |
Wind turbine engineer age breakdown
The average age of wind turbine engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the wind turbine engineer population.
Wind turbine engineer age breakdown
| Wind Turbine Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Wind turbine engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for wind turbine engineers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of wind turbine engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 21%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wind turbine engineers by degree level
| Wind turbine engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wind turbine engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wind turbine engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,178 annually. With a Master's degree, wind turbine engineers earn a median annual income of $89,711 compared to $83,241 for wind turbine engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,711 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,241 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,178 |
Wind turbine engineer employment statistics
Most wind turbine engineers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where wind turbine engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wind turbine engineers work.
Wind turbine engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Wind turbine engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the wind turbine engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wind turbine engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wind turbine engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 8% |
Wind turbine engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wind turbine engineers are utilities, energy and technology.
Wind turbine engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 22% |
| Energy | 19% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Wind turbine engineer turnover and employment statistics
Wind turbine engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind turbine engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind turbine engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind turbine 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 wind turbine engineer tenure
The average wind turbine engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 wind turbine engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind turbine engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Wind turbine engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind turbine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Product Introduction Engineer | 3.67% | 96,234 |
| Wind Turbine Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Solar Design Engineer | 5.25% | 41,936 |
| Senior Electronic Engineer | 6.39% | 63,815 |
| Master Lay Out Specialist | 7.54% | 24,008 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Similar wind turbine engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| New Product Introduction Engineer | 3.67% | 96,234 |
| Solar Design Engineer | 5.25% | 41,936 |
| Senior Electronic Engineer | 6.39% | 63,815 |
| Master Lay Out Specialist | 7.54% | 24,008 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Foreign languages spoken by wind turbine engineers
The most common foreign language among wind turbine engineers is Czech at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Czech, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Wind turbine engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Czech | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
