Electric utility lineworker demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric utility lineworker gender statistics
8.0% of electric utility lineworkers are women and 92.0% of electric utility lineworkers are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Electric utility lineworker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Electric utility lineworker gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,236
Female income
$43,546
Electric utility lineworker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric utility lineworker positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of electric utility lineworkers are female.
Electric utility lineworker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2013 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2015 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2017 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2018 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2020 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Electric utility lineworker related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric utility lineworkers 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 Utility Lineworker | 92% | 8% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Electric utility lineworker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric utility lineworkers is White, which makes up 81.3% of all electric utility lineworkers. Comparatively, 9.3% of electric utility lineworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of electric utility lineworkers are Black or African American.
- White, 81.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 1.2%
Electric utility lineworker race
| Electric utility lineworker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Electric utility lineworker race and ethnicity over time
See how electric utility lineworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric utility lineworker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.54% | 5.80% | 1.07% | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 81.88% | 6.72% | 1.13% | 7.43% |
| 2012 | 83.42% | 5.73% | 0.45% | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 84.04% | 4.68% | 1.26% | 7.72% |
| 2014 | 82.16% | 5.74% | 0.54% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 5.49% | 0.89% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 83.96% | 5.27% | 0.58% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 85.17% | 4.11% | 1.03% | 7.56% |
| 2018 | 85.23% | 5.43% | 0.65% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 85.36% | 4.57% | 0.56% | 7.25% |
| 2020 | 83.04% | 3.49% | 1.08% | 7.81% |
| 2021 | 81.33% | 3.85% | 1.19% | 9.30% |
Electric utility lineworker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,684 |
| White | $56,823 |
| Black or African American | $47,007 |
| Asian | $56,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,025 |
Average electric utility lineworker age
See how the average age of electric utility lineworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electric utility lineworker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Unknown | 36.5 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | |
| White | 38 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Electric utility lineworker age breakdown
The average age of electric utility lineworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the electric utility lineworker population.
Electric utility lineworker age breakdown
| Electric Utility Lineworker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Electric utility lineworker educational attainment
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Electric utility lineworkers by degree level
| Electric utility lineworker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Electric utility lineworker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,580 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,679 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,928 |
Electric utility lineworker employment statistics
Electric utility lineworker jobs by company type
Employees with the electric utility lineworker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric utility lineworkers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Electric utility lineworker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 30% |
Electric utility lineworker turnover and employment statistics
Electric utility lineworker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric utility lineworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric utility lineworker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric utility lineworker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average electric utility lineworker tenure
The average electric utility lineworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 electric utility lineworkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric utility lineworker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Electric utility lineworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric utility lineworkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Technician | 1.73% | 101,978 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Electric Utility Lineworker | 3.55% | - |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Electronic Musical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 8,980 |
Similar electric utility lineworker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| AC Technician | 1.73% | 101,978 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Instrument Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 19,548 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Electronic Musical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 8,980 |