Aerial lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Aerial lineman gender statistics
2.3% of aerial linemen are women and 97.7% of aerial linemen are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Aerial lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Aerial lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,094
Female income
$65,783
Aerial lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aerial lineman positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of aerial linemen are female.
Aerial lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2011 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2012 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2013 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 2014 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2020 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
Aerial lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared aerial linemen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Aerial Lineman | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Aerial lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aerial linemen is White, which makes up 62.4% of all aerial linemen. Comparatively, 19.6% of aerial linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of aerial linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Aerial lineman race
| Aerial lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Aerial lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how aerial lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aerial lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 9.67% | 3.83% | 17.95% |
| 2011 | 67.12% | 10.38% | 4.13% | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 66.94% | 9.96% | 4.21% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 67.06% | 8.53% | 3.77% | 17.23% |
| 2014 | 66.72% | 9.47% | 4.04% | 16.31% |
| 2015 | 63.77% | 11.98% | 3.90% | 16.45% |
| 2016 | 65.20% | 9.69% | 3.37% | 18.21% |
| 2017 | 63.36% | 9.78% | 4.61% | 18.92% |
| 2018 | 63.97% | 9.27% | 4.66% | 18.31% |
| 2019 | 64.37% | 9.62% | 4.91% | 18.05% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 9.27% | 4.19% | 17.46% |
| 2021 | 62.39% | 6.66% | 4.16% | 19.63% |
Aerial lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aerial linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aerial linemen have the lowest average salary at $66,438.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,132 |
| White | $69,986 |
| Black or African American | $66,438 |
| Asian | $74,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,012 |
Average aerial lineman age
See how the average age of aerial linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aerial lineman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Aerial lineman age breakdown
The average age of aerial linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the aerial lineman population.
Aerial lineman age breakdown
| Aerial Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Aerial lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for aerial linemen is high school diploma, with 48% of aerial linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Aerial linemen by degree level
| Aerial lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Aerial lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aerial linemen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $76,896 annually. With a Associate degree, aerial linemen earn a median annual income of $75,199 compared to $68,459 for aerial linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,459 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,896 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,199 |
Aerial lineman employment statistics
Most aerial linemen work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where aerial linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aerial linemen work.
Aerial lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Aerial lineman jobs by company type
Employees with the aerial lineman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aerial linemen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aerial lineman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 3% |
Aerial lineman jobs by industry
The most common industries for aerial linemen are telecommunication, construction and professional.
Aerial lineman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 24% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Aerial lineman turnover and employment statistics
Aerial lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aerial linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aerial lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aerial lineman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 4.14% |
Average aerial lineman tenure
The average aerial lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 aerial linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Aerial lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Aerial lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aerial linemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Mechanic | 1.73% | 69,987 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Aerial Lineman | 3.93% | - |
| Banjo Repair Person | 8.86% | 46,325 |
Similar aerial lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Mechanic | 1.73% | 69,987 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Banjo Repair Person | 8.86% | 46,325 |
Foreign languages spoken by aerial linemen
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Carrier, 16.7%
Aerial lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |