Cell tower climber demographics and statistics in the US
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Cell tower climber gender statistics
6.3% of cell tower climbers are women and 93.8% of cell tower climbers are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Cell tower climber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Cell tower climber gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,143
Female income
$37,251
Cell tower climber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cell tower climber positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of cell tower climbers are female.
Cell tower climber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2011 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2014 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2015 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2018 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Cell tower climber related jobs gender ratio
We compared cell tower climbers 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 Tower Climber | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Cell tower climber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cell tower climbers is White, which makes up 58.9% of all cell tower climbers. Comparatively, 16.6% of cell tower climbers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of cell tower climbers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cell tower climber race
| Cell tower climber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cell tower climber race and ethnicity over time
See how cell tower climber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cell tower climber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.36% | 11.18% | 4.63% | 14.44% |
| 2011 | 68.28% | 10.58% | 4.43% | 13.49% |
| 2012 | 66.64% | 10.96% | 4.74% | 14.38% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 11.66% | 5.49% | 13.26% |
| 2014 | 66.64% | 11.51% | 4.76% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.81% | 10.85% | 5.50% | 15.77% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 11.02% | 5.51% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 63.85% | 11.66% | 6.25% | 15.49% |
| 2018 | 63.23% | 10.01% | 5.26% | 18.12% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 10.04% | 5.30% | 17.11% |
| 2020 | 61.73% | 11.02% | 4.83% | 17.30% |
| 2021 | 58.89% | 12.01% | 6.77% | 16.59% |
Cell tower climber wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cell tower climbers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cell tower climbers have the lowest average salary at $36,717.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,021 |
| White | $40,163 |
| Black or African American | $38,087 |
| Asian | $36,717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,884 |
Average cell tower climber age
See how the average age of cell tower climbers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cell tower climber 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 tower climber age breakdown
The average age of cell tower climbers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the cell tower climber population.
Cell tower climber age breakdown
| Cell Tower Climber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Cell tower climber educational attainment
The most common degree for cell tower climbers is high school diploma, with 42% of cell tower climbers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Cell tower climbers by degree level
| Cell tower climber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Cell tower climber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cell tower climbers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,463 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cell tower climbers earn a median annual income of $40,185 compared to $36,972 for cell tower climbers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,972 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,463 |
Cell tower climber employment statistics
Company size where cell tower climbers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cell tower climbers work.
Cell tower climber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Cell tower climber turnover and employment statistics
Cell tower climber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cell tower climbers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cell tower climber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cell tower climber 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 tower climber tenure
The average cell tower climber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 cell tower climbers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cell tower climber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Cell tower climber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cell tower climbers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controller Repairer And Tester | 3.37% | 24,707 |
| Security Technician | 4.35% | 92,807 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Cell Tower Climber | 6.00% | - |
| Computer Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 30,737 |
| Electric Motor Tester | 7.96% | 8,019 |
Similar cell tower climber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Controller Repairer And Tester | 3.37% | 24,707 |
| Security Technician | 4.35% | 92,807 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Computer Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 30,737 |
| Electric Motor Tester | 7.96% | 8,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by cell tower climbers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cell tower climber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
