Electric lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric lineman gender statistics
3.7% of electric linemen are women and 96.3% of electric linemen are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Electric lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Electric lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,970
Female income
$66,773
Electric lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric lineman positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of electric linemen are female.
Electric lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2011 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2017 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2020 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
Electric lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric linemen 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% |
| Electric Lineman | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Electric lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric linemen is White, which makes up 64.1% of all electric linemen. Comparatively, 20.7% of electric linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of electric linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Electric lineman race
| Electric lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Electric lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how electric lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.80% | 8.43% | 2.13% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 70.16% | 8.76% | 2.16% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 70.02% | 8.66% | 2.21% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 69.26% | 8.76% | 2.19% | 17.19% |
| 2014 | 69.52% | 8.95% | 2.04% | 17.22% |
| 2015 | 68.72% | 9.17% | 2.19% | 17.21% |
| 2016 | 68.74% | 8.45% | 2.07% | 18.03% |
| 2017 | 66.65% | 8.29% | 2.44% | 19.96% |
| 2018 | 68.05% | 8.03% | 1.99% | 19.28% |
| 2019 | 68.82% | 7.69% | 2.16% | 18.92% |
| 2020 | 65.36% | 8.35% | 2.06% | 19.01% |
| 2021 | 64.10% | 7.92% | 2.20% | 20.70% |
Electric lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electric linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electric linemen have the lowest average salary at $66,111.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,885 |
| White | $71,561 |
| Black or African American | $66,251 |
| Asian | $72,281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,111 |
Average electric lineman age
See how the average age of electric linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Electric lineman 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 |
Electric lineman age breakdown
The average age of electric linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the electric lineman population.
Electric lineman age breakdown
| Electric Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Electric lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for electric linemen is associate degree, with 29% of electric linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Electric linemen by degree level
| Electric lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Electric lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric linemen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $74,052 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electric linemen earn a median annual income of $70,905 compared to $68,704 for electric linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,905 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,052 |
Electric lineman employment statistics
Most electric linemen work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where electric linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric linemen work.
Electric lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Electric lineman jobs by company type
Employees with the electric lineman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric linemen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electric lineman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 18% |
Electric lineman jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric linemen are utilities, government and construction.
Electric lineman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 20% |
| Government | 15% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Electric lineman turnover and employment statistics
Electric lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric lineman 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 electric lineman tenure
The average electric lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 electric linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Electric lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Erector | 1.40% | 46 |
| Sheet Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,940 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Construction Worker | 2.24% | 53,067 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | - |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Tinsmith | 4.07% | 613 |
Similar electric lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Erector | 1.40% | 46 |
| Sheet Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,940 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Construction Worker | 2.24% | 53,067 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Tinsmith | 4.07% | 613 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric linemen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Electric lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |