Communications tower technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications tower technician gender statistics
2.0% of communications tower technicians are women and 98.0% of communications tower technicians are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Communications tower technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Communications tower technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,365
Female income
$45,576
Communications tower technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications tower technician positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of communications tower technicians are female.
Communications tower technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2012 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2013 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2015 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
Communications tower technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications tower 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% |
| Communications Tower Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Communications tower technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications tower technicians is White, which makes up 60.0% of all communications tower technicians. Comparatively, 14.3% of communications tower technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of communications tower technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Communications tower technician race
| Communications tower technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Communications tower technician race and ethnicity over time
See how communications tower technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications tower technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.50% | 12.31% | 5.29% | 12.10% |
| 2011 | 69.43% | 11.70% | 5.09% | 11.15% |
| 2012 | 67.79% | 12.08% | 5.40% | 12.05% |
| 2013 | 67.34% | 12.79% | 6.14% | 10.92% |
| 2014 | 67.78% | 12.64% | 5.42% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 65.96% | 11.97% | 6.16% | 13.43% |
| 2016 | 65.66% | 12.14% | 6.16% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 12.79% | 6.91% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 64.37% | 11.13% | 5.92% | 15.78% |
| 2019 | 65.00% | 11.16% | 5.96% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 12.15% | 5.49% | 14.97% |
| 2021 | 60.03% | 13.13% | 7.43% | 14.25% |
Communications tower technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown communications tower technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian communications tower technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,121 |
| White | $48,322 |
| Black or African American | $46,369 |
| Asian | $45,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,060 |
Average communications tower technician age
See how the average age of communications tower technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications tower 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 |
Communications tower technician age breakdown
The average age of communications tower technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the communications tower technician population.
Communications tower technician age breakdown
| Communications Tower Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Communications tower technician educational attainment
The most common degree for communications tower technicians is high school diploma, with 33% of communications tower technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 14%
Communications tower technicians by degree level
| Communications tower technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 14% |
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Communications tower technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communications tower technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,601 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, communications tower technicians earn a median annual income of $48,342 compared to $45,311 for communications tower technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,311 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,601 |
Communications tower technician employment statistics
Company size where communications tower technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications tower technicians work.
Communications tower technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Communications tower technician turnover and employment statistics
Communications tower technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications tower technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications tower technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications tower 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 communications tower technician tenure
The average communications tower technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 communications tower technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications tower technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Communications tower technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications tower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo Equipment Repairer | 3.37% | 17,238 |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 15,933 |
| Cable Installation Technician | 4.78% | 90,389 |
| Communications Tower Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Cash Register Mechanic | 6.67% | 35,647 |
| Starter Mechanic | 7.96% | 42,713 |
Similar communications tower technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo Equipment Repairer | 3.37% | 17,238 |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | 4.35% | 15,933 |
| Cable Installation Technician | 4.78% | 90,389 |
| Cash Register Mechanic | 6.67% | 35,647 |
| Starter Mechanic | 7.96% | 42,713 |