Communications tower climber demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications tower climber gender statistics
0.0% of communications tower climbers are women and 100.0% of communications tower climbers are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Communications tower climber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Communications tower climber gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,917
Female income
$38,897
Communications tower climber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications tower climber positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of communications tower climbers are female.
Communications tower climber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Communications tower climber related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Tower Climber | 100% | - |
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Female
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Communications tower climber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications tower climbers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all communications tower climbers. Comparatively, 12.8% of communications tower climbers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of communications tower climbers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Communications tower climber race
| Communications tower climber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Communications tower climber race and ethnicity over time
See how communications tower climber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications tower climber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 9.50% | 3.43% | 10.62% |
| 2011 | 75.62% | 8.89% | 3.22% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 73.98% | 9.27% | 3.54% | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 73.53% | 9.98% | 4.28% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 73.98% | 9.83% | 3.56% | 9.98% |
| 2015 | 72.15% | 9.16% | 4.30% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 71.85% | 9.33% | 4.30% | 12.39% |
| 2017 | 71.19% | 9.98% | 5.05% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 70.57% | 8.32% | 4.06% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 71.20% | 8.35% | 4.10% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 69.07% | 9.34% | 3.63% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 10.32% | 5.57% | 12.77% |
Communications tower climber wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,924 |
| White | $42,007 |
| Black or African American | $39,790 |
| Asian | $38,328 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,708 |
Average communications tower climber age
See how the average age of communications tower climbers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Communications 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 |
Communications tower climber age breakdown
The average age of communications tower climbers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the communications tower climber population.
Communications tower climber age breakdown
| Communications Tower Climber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Communications tower climber educational attainment
The most common degree for communications tower climbers is high school diploma, with 44% of communications tower climbers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
Communications tower climbers by degree level
| Communications tower climber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
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Communications tower climber wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,600 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,031 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,327 |
Communications tower climber turnover and employment statistics
Communications tower climber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications tower climbers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications tower climber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications 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 communications tower climber tenure
The average communications tower climber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 communications tower climbers resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications tower climber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Communications tower climber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Electronics Repairer | 3.37% | 22,557 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4.35% | 16,694 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Communications Tower Climber | 6.00% | - |
| Copying Machine Repairer | 6.67% | 33,594 |
| Wind Generating Electric Power Installer | 7.96% | 17,996 |
Similar communications tower climber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Electronics Repairer | 3.37% | 22,557 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4.35% | 16,694 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Copying Machine Repairer | 6.67% | 33,594 |
| Wind Generating Electric Power Installer | 7.96% | 17,996 |