Electric meter technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric meter technician gender statistics
13.0% of electric meter technicians are women and 87.0% of electric meter technicians are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Electric meter technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Electric meter technician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,874
Female income
$36,639
Electric meter technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric meter technician positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of electric meter technicians are female.
Electric meter technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2011 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2012 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2014 | 65.46% | 34.54% |
| 2015 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 2016 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2017 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2018 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 33.85% |
| 2020 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
| 2021 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
Electric meter technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric meter technicians 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% |
| Electric Meter Technician | 87% | 13% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Electric meter technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric meter technicians is White, which makes up 67.7% of all electric meter technicians. Comparatively, 17.7% of electric meter technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of electric meter technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- Unknown, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Electric meter technician race
| Electric meter technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Electric meter technician race and ethnicity over time
See how electric meter technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric meter technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.32% | 9.98% | 1.59% | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 75.44% | 8.91% | 1.21% | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 76.01% | 9.99% | 0.43% | 10.99% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 8.39% | 1.54% | 16.65% |
| 2014 | 72.39% | 11.16% | 0.49% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 75.35% | 10.14% | 3.20% | 9.97% |
| 2016 | 74.42% | 9.97% | 1.29% | 12.64% |
| 2017 | 77.72% | 7.62% | 1.40% | 10.36% |
| 2018 | 72.35% | 8.46% | 1.41% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 74.10% | 8.27% | 1.86% | 13.04% |
| 2020 | 73.05% | 6.34% | 1.66% | 15.13% |
| 2021 | 67.69% | 8.81% | 2.36% | 17.66% |
Electric meter technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white electric meter technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electric meter technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,326.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,373 |
| White | $43,549 |
| Black or African American | $39,326 |
| Asian | $42,659 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,589 |
Average electric meter technician age
See how the average age of electric meter technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electric meter technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Electric meter technician age breakdown
The average age of electric meter technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the electric meter technician population.
Electric meter technician age breakdown
| Electric Meter Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Electric meter technician educational attainment
The most common degree for electric meter technicians is associate degree, with 33% of electric meter technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Electric meter technicians by degree level
| Electric meter technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Electric meter technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric meter technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,081 annually. With a Associate degree, electric meter technicians earn a median annual income of $46,370 compared to $44,801 for electric meter technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,081 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,043 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,801 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,370 |
Electric meter technician employment statistics
Most electric meter technicians work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where electric meter technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric meter technicians work.
Electric meter technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Electric meter technician jobs by company type
Employees with the electric meter technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric meter technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electric meter technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Electric meter technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric meter technicians are utilities, government and energy.
Electric meter technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 10% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
Electric meter technician turnover and employment statistics
Electric meter technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric meter technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric meter technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric meter technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.04% |
| 2011 | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 3.14% |
Average electric meter technician tenure
The average electric meter technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 electric meter technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric meter technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Electric meter technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric meter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installation And Service Technician | 1.73% | 125,640 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Facilities Locator | 3.67% | 11,345 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Electric Meter Technician | 8.62% | - |
| Dial Printer | 8.86% | 737 |
Similar electric meter technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Installation And Service Technician | 1.73% | 125,640 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Facilities Locator | 3.67% | 11,345 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Dial Printer | 8.86% | 737 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric meter technicians
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Electric meter technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |