Cable television installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable television installer gender statistics
2.2% of cable television installers are women and 97.8% of cable television installers are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Cable television installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Cable television installer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,627
Female income
$39,749
Cable television installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable television installer positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of cable television installers are female.
Cable television installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2014 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2015 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2017 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 97.83% | 2.17% |
Cable television installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable television installers 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 Television Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Cable television installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable television installers is White, which makes up 62.3% of all cable television installers. Comparatively, 19.1% of cable television installers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of cable television installers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cable television installer race
| Cable television installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cable television installer race and ethnicity over time
See how cable television installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable television installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.83% | 10.79% | 3.43% | 17.43% |
| 2011 | 67.03% | 11.50% | 3.73% | 14.98% |
| 2012 | 66.85% | 11.08% | 3.81% | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 66.97% | 9.65% | 3.36% | 16.71% |
| 2014 | 66.63% | 10.59% | 3.64% | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 63.68% | 13.10% | 3.50% | 15.93% |
| 2016 | 65.11% | 10.81% | 2.96% | 17.69% |
| 2017 | 63.27% | 10.90% | 4.20% | 18.40% |
| 2018 | 63.88% | 10.39% | 4.25% | 17.79% |
| 2019 | 64.28% | 10.74% | 4.50% | 17.53% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 10.39% | 3.79% | 16.94% |
| 2021 | 62.30% | 7.78% | 3.75% | 19.11% |
Cable television installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cable television installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cable television installers have the lowest average salary at $39,984.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,356 |
| White | $41,240 |
| Black or African American | $39,984 |
| Asian | $42,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,898 |
Average cable television installer age
See how the average age of cable television installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cable television installer 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 television installer age breakdown
The average age of cable television installers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the cable television installer population.
Cable television installer age breakdown
| Cable Television Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Cable television installer educational attainment
The most common degree for cable television installers is high school diploma, with 34% of cable television installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cable television installers by degree level
| Cable television installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cable television installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cable television installers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,614 annually. With a Associate degree, cable television installers earn a median annual income of $43,040 compared to $40,703 for cable television installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,703 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,040 |
Cable television installer employment statistics
Most cable television installers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where cable television installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable television installers work.
Cable television installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Cable television installer jobs by company type
Employees with the cable television installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cable television installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cable television installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 4% |
Cable television installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable television installers are telecommunication, media and professional.
Cable television installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 28% |
| Media | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Cable television installer turnover and employment statistics
Cable television installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable television installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable television installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable television installer 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 television installer tenure
The average cable television installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 cable television installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable television installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cable television installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable television installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | 1.73% | 57,420 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Cable Television Installer | 3.93% | - |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Similar cable television installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | 1.73% | 57,420 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by cable television installers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cable television installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |