Cable puller demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable puller gender statistics
7.6% of cable pullers are women and 92.4% of cable pullers are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Cable puller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Cable puller gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,513
Female income
$37,425
Cable puller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable puller positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of cable pullers are female.
Cable puller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2012 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2013 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2014 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2015 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2017 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2019 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2020 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2021 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
Cable puller related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable pullers 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% |
| Cable Puller | 92% | 8% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Cable puller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable pullers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all cable pullers. Comparatively, 21.3% of cable pullers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of cable pullers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cable puller race
| Cable puller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cable puller race and ethnicity over time
See how cable puller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable puller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.73% | 14.85% | 2.73% | 19.61% |
| 2011 | 61.93% | 15.57% | 3.03% | 17.16% |
| 2012 | 61.75% | 15.15% | 3.11% | 17.29% |
| 2013 | 61.87% | 13.71% | 2.67% | 18.89% |
| 2014 | 61.53% | 14.66% | 2.94% | 17.98% |
| 2015 | 58.58% | 17.17% | 2.80% | 18.11% |
| 2016 | 60.01% | 14.88% | 2.26% | 19.87% |
| 2017 | 58.16% | 14.97% | 3.50% | 20.59% |
| 2018 | 58.78% | 14.45% | 3.55% | 19.98% |
| 2019 | 59.18% | 14.80% | 3.80% | 19.71% |
| 2020 | 57.77% | 14.45% | 3.09% | 19.12% |
| 2021 | 57.20% | 11.84% | 3.06% | 21.29% |
Cable puller wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cable pullers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cable pullers have the lowest average salary at $37,805.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,446 |
| White | $39,868 |
| Black or African American | $37,805 |
| Asian | $42,406 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,301 |
Average cable puller age
See how the average age of cable pullers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cable puller 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 |
Cable puller age breakdown
The average age of cable pullers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the cable puller population.
Cable puller age breakdown
| Cable Puller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Cable puller educational attainment
The most common degree for cable pullers is high school diploma, with 47% of cable pullers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Cable pullers by degree level
| Cable puller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Cable puller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cable pullers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,891 annually. With a Associate degree, cable pullers earn a median annual income of $42,903 compared to $38,980 for cable pullers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,980 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,903 |
Cable puller employment statistics
Most cable pullers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where cable pullers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable pullers work.
Cable puller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Cable puller jobs by company type
Employees with the cable puller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cable pullers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cable puller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
Cable puller jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable pullers are professional, technology and construction.
Cable puller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Cable puller turnover and employment statistics
Cable puller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable pullers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable puller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable puller 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 cable puller tenure
The average cable puller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 666 cable pullers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable puller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Cable puller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable pullers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Servicer | 1.73% | 18,344 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Rigging Helper | 3.67% | 13,370 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3.71% | 30,152 |
| Cable Puller | 3.93% | - |
| Coil Repair Technician | 8.86% | 24,485 |
Similar cable puller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Servicer | 1.73% | 18,344 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Rigging Helper | 3.67% | 13,370 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3.71% | 30,152 |
| Coil Repair Technician | 8.86% | 24,485 |
Foreign languages spoken by cable pullers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Polish, 33.3%
Cable puller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Polish | 33.3% |