Construction lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction lineman demographics by:
Construction lineman gender statistics
3.0% of construction linemen are women and 97.0% of construction linemen are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Construction lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Construction lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,580
Female income
$66,159
Construction lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction lineman positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of construction linemen are female.
Construction lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2012 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2014 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2017 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
Construction lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared construction linemen 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% |
| Construction Lineman | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Construction lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction linemen is White, which makes up 65.5% of all construction linemen. Comparatively, 16.4% of construction linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of construction linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Construction lineman race
| Construction lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Construction lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how construction lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.99% | 10.42% | 3.39% | 14.70% |
| 2011 | 70.19% | 11.14% | 3.69% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 70.01% | 10.72% | 3.77% | 12.37% |
| 2013 | 70.13% | 9.28% | 3.33% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | 69.79% | 10.23% | 3.60% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 66.84% | 12.74% | 3.46% | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 68.27% | 10.45% | 2.93% | 14.96% |
| 2017 | 66.43% | 10.54% | 4.16% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 67.04% | 10.02% | 4.21% | 15.06% |
| 2019 | 67.44% | 10.37% | 4.46% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 66.03% | 10.03% | 3.75% | 14.20% |
| 2021 | 65.46% | 7.41% | 3.72% | 16.37% |
Construction lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown construction linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american construction linemen have the lowest average salary at $66,826.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,727 |
| White | $70,448 |
| Black or African American | $66,826 |
| Asian | $74,902 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,453 |
Average construction lineman age
See how the average age of construction linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Construction lineman 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 |
Construction lineman age breakdown
The average age of construction linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the construction lineman population.
Construction lineman age breakdown
| Construction Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Construction lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for construction linemen is bachelor's degree, with 34% of construction linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 13%
Construction linemen by degree level
| Construction lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 13% |
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Construction lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction linemen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $77,508 annually. With a Associate degree, construction linemen earn a median annual income of $75,774 compared to $68,889 for construction linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,889 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,508 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,774 |
Construction lineman employment statistics
Most construction linemen work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where construction linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction linemen work.
Construction lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Construction lineman jobs by company type
Employees with the construction lineman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most construction linemen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Construction lineman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Construction lineman jobs by industry
The most common industries for construction linemen are telecommunication, utilities and construction.
Construction lineman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Construction lineman turnover and employment statistics
Construction lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction lineman 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 construction lineman tenure
The average construction lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 construction linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Construction lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction linemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Mechanic | 1.73% | 73,057 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Construction Lineman | 3.93% | - |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,814 |
Similar construction lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Mechanic | 1.73% | 73,057 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,814 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction linemen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Construction lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |