Cell site technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cell site technician demographics by:
Cell site technician gender statistics
6.1% of cell site technicians are women and 93.9% of cell site technicians are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Cell site technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Cell site technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,379
Female income
$65,931
Cell site technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cell site technician positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of cell site technicians are female.
Cell site technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2013 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2019 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
Cell site technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared cell site technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Cell Site Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Cell site technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cell site technicians is White, which makes up 57.6% of all cell site technicians. Comparatively, 18.3% of cell site technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of cell site technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cell site technician race
| Cell site technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cell site technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cell site technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cell site technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.06% | 11.60% | 4.13% | 16.17% |
| 2011 | 66.99% | 11.00% | 3.93% | 15.22% |
| 2012 | 65.34% | 11.38% | 4.24% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 64.89% | 12.08% | 4.99% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 65.34% | 11.94% | 4.26% | 15.52% |
| 2015 | 63.52% | 11.27% | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 63.22% | 11.44% | 5.01% | 17.93% |
| 2017 | 62.55% | 12.09% | 5.75% | 17.22% |
| 2018 | 61.93% | 10.43% | 4.76% | 19.84% |
| 2019 | 62.56% | 10.46% | 4.81% | 18.83% |
| 2020 | 60.43% | 11.45% | 4.34% | 19.03% |
| 2021 | 57.59% | 12.43% | 6.27% | 18.32% |
Cell site technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cell site technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cell site technicians have the lowest average salary at $64,960.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,804 |
| White | $71,239 |
| Black or African American | $67,454 |
| Asian | $64,960 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,729 |
Average cell site technician age
See how the average age of cell site technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cell site technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Cell site technician age breakdown
The average age of cell site technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the cell site technician population.
Cell site technician age breakdown
| Cell Site Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Cell site technician educational attainment
The most common degree for cell site technicians is associate degree, with 49% of cell site technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 49%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Cell site technicians by degree level
| Cell site technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Cell site technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cell site technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $71,786 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cell site technicians earn a median annual income of $71,279 compared to $65,424 for cell site technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,279 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,786 |
Cell site technician employment statistics
Most cell site technicians work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where cell site technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cell site technicians work.
Cell site technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Cell site technician jobs by company type
Employees with the cell site technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cell site technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cell site technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 2% |
Cell site technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cell site technicians are telecommunication, professional and manufacturing.
Cell site technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 38% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Cell site technician turnover and employment statistics
Cell site technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cell site technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cell site technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cell site technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average cell site technician tenure
The average cell site technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 472 cell site technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cell site technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cell site technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cell site 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Aerial Installer | 3.37% | 23,729 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Satellite Installer | 4.78% | 19,231 |
| Cell Site Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Computer Equipment Installer | 6.67% | 43,552 |
| Emergency Generator Mechanic | 7.96% | 56,552 |
Similar cell site technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Aerial Installer | 3.37% | 23,729 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Satellite Installer | 4.78% | 19,231 |
| Computer Equipment Installer | 6.67% | 43,552 |
| Emergency Generator Mechanic | 7.96% | 56,552 |
Foreign languages spoken by cell site technicians
The most common foreign language among cell site technicians is Carrier at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 30.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Carrier, 40.0%
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Hawaiian, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
Cell site technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Hawaiian | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
