Cable splicing technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable splicing technician demographics by:
Cable splicing technician gender statistics
5.9% of cable splicing technicians are women and 94.1% of cable splicing technicians are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Cable splicing technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Cable splicing technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,562
Female income
$39,969
Cable splicing technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable splicing technician positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of cable splicing technicians are female.
Cable splicing technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2011 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2013 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2015 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2016 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2017 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2019 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2020 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2021 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
Cable splicing technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable splicing technicians 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 Splicing Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Cable splicing technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable splicing technicians is White, which makes up 58.7% of all cable splicing technicians. Comparatively, 18.8% of cable splicing technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of cable splicing technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cable splicing technician race
| Cable splicing technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cable splicing technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cable splicing technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable splicing technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.21% | 15.13% | 3.18% | 17.10% |
| 2011 | 63.41% | 15.85% | 3.48% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 63.23% | 15.43% | 3.56% | 14.77% |
| 2013 | 63.35% | 14.00% | 3.12% | 16.38% |
| 2014 | 63.01% | 14.94% | 3.40% | 15.47% |
| 2015 | 60.06% | 17.45% | 3.26% | 15.60% |
| 2016 | 61.49% | 15.16% | 2.72% | 17.36% |
| 2017 | 59.65% | 15.25% | 3.96% | 18.08% |
| 2018 | 60.26% | 14.74% | 4.01% | 17.46% |
| 2019 | 60.66% | 15.09% | 4.26% | 17.20% |
| 2020 | 59.25% | 14.74% | 3.54% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 58.68% | 12.13% | 3.51% | 18.78% |
Cable splicing technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,988 |
| White | $42,024 |
| Black or African American | $40,291 |
| Asian | $44,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,550 |
Average cable splicing technician age
See how the average age of cable splicing technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cable splicing technician 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 splicing technician age breakdown
The average age of cable splicing technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the cable splicing technician population.
Cable splicing technician age breakdown
| Cable Splicing Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Cable splicing technician educational attainment
The most common degree for cable splicing technicians is associate degree, with 39% of cable splicing technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Associate, 39%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cable splicing technicians by degree level
| Cable splicing technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cable splicing technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,280 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,353 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,541 |
Cable splicing technician employment statistics
Most cable splicing technicians work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where cable splicing technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable splicing technicians work.
Cable splicing technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Cable splicing technician jobs by company type
Employees with the cable splicing technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cable splicing technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cable splicing technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 8% |
Cable splicing technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable splicing technicians are telecommunication, government and technology.
Cable splicing technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 36% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Cable splicing technician turnover and employment statistics
Cable splicing technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable splicing technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable splicing technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable splicing technician 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 splicing technician tenure
The average cable splicing technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 573 cable splicing technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable splicing technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Cable splicing technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable splicing technicians 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 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Cable Splicing Technician | 3.93% | - |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Similar cable splicing technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Mechanic | 1.73% | 69,987 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by cable splicing technicians
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Carrier, 28.6%
Cable splicing technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Carrier | 28.6% |