Diesel electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Diesel electrician gender statistics
4.8% of diesel electricians are women and 95.2% of diesel electricians are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Diesel electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Diesel electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,938
Female income
$60,016
Diesel electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diesel electrician positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of diesel electricians are female.
Diesel electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2011 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2012 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2013 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2015 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2018 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2019 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Diesel electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared diesel electricians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Diesel Electrician | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Diesel electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diesel electricians is White, which makes up 63.7% of all diesel electricians. Comparatively, 23.2% of diesel electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of diesel electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Diesel electrician race
| Diesel electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Diesel electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how diesel electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diesel electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.44% | 6.40% | 2.04% | 18.93% |
| 2011 | 69.79% | 6.74% | 2.07% | 18.93% |
| 2012 | 69.65% | 6.64% | 2.12% | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 68.89% | 6.74% | 2.10% | 19.73% |
| 2014 | 69.16% | 6.93% | 1.95% | 19.77% |
| 2015 | 68.35% | 7.14% | 2.10% | 19.76% |
| 2016 | 68.37% | 6.42% | 1.98% | 20.57% |
| 2017 | 66.29% | 6.27% | 2.35% | 22.50% |
| 2018 | 67.68% | 6.00% | 1.90% | 21.82% |
| 2019 | 68.45% | 5.67% | 2.07% | 21.46% |
| 2020 | 65.00% | 6.32% | 1.98% | 21.55% |
| 2021 | 63.73% | 5.89% | 2.11% | 23.24% |
Diesel electrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diesel electricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino diesel electricians have the lowest average salary at $59,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,864 |
| White | $64,202 |
| Black or African American | $59,559 |
| Asian | $64,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,437 |
Average diesel electrician age
See how the average age of diesel electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diesel electrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 52 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Diesel electrician age breakdown
The average age of diesel electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the diesel electrician population.
Diesel electrician age breakdown
| Diesel Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Diesel electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for diesel electricians is associate degree, with 42% of diesel electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 42%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Diesel electricians by degree level
| Diesel electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Diesel electrician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diesel electricians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $66,378 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, diesel electricians earn a median annual income of $63,629 compared to $61,705 for diesel electricians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,705 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,629 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,378 |
Diesel electrician employment statistics
Company size where diesel electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diesel electricians work.
Diesel electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 62% |
Diesel electrician turnover and employment statistics
Diesel electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diesel electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diesel electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diesel electrician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 3.48% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.91% |
Average diesel electrician tenure
The average diesel electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 diesel electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Diesel electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Diesel electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diesel electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Sheet Rocker | 1.75% | 2,173 |
| Construction Craft Labour | 2.24% | 43,412 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Granite Installer | 3.39% | 15,088 |
| Aircraft Metalsmith | 4.07% | 3,130 |
Similar diesel electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Sheet Rocker | 1.75% | 2,173 |
| Construction Craft Labour | 2.24% | 43,412 |
| Granite Installer | 3.39% | 15,088 |
| Aircraft Metalsmith | 4.07% | 3,130 |
Foreign languages spoken by diesel electricians
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Diesel electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |