Electric wirer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric wirer gender statistics
42.2% of electric wirers are women and 57.8% of electric wirers are men.
- Male, 57.8%
- Female, 42.2%
Electric wirer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.8% |
| Female | 42.2% |
Electric wirer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,496
Female income
$52,926
Electric wirer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric wirer positions over time. Currently, 42.2% of electric wirers are female.
Electric wirer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.87% | 36.13% |
| 2011 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2012 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2013 | 65.54% | 34.46% |
| 2014 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2015 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2016 | 63.78% | 36.22% |
| 2017 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2018 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2020 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2021 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
Electric wirer related jobs gender ratio
We compared electric wirers 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 Wirer | 58% | 42% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Electric wirer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric wirers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all electric wirers. Comparatively, 16.1% of electric wirers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of electric wirers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Electric wirer race
| Electric wirer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Electric wirer race and ethnicity over time
See how electric wirer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric wirer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.57% | 5.66% | 1.89% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 77.92% | 6.00% | 1.93% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 77.78% | 5.90% | 1.97% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 77.02% | 6.00% | 1.96% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 77.29% | 6.19% | 1.80% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 76.48% | 6.40% | 1.95% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 76.50% | 5.68% | 1.83% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 74.42% | 5.53% | 2.20% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 75.82% | 5.26% | 1.76% | 14.68% |
| 2019 | 76.58% | 4.93% | 1.92% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 73.13% | 5.59% | 1.83% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 71.86% | 5.15% | 1.96% | 16.10% |
Electric wirer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electric wirers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electric wirers have the lowest average salary at $51,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,356 |
| White | $60,859 |
| Black or African American | $52,094 |
| Asian | $62,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,872 |
Average electric wirer age
See how the average age of electric wirers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electric wirer 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 wirer age breakdown
The average age of electric wirers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the electric wirer population.
Electric wirer age breakdown
| Electric Wirer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Electric wirer educational attainment
The most common degree for electric wirers is diploma, with 32% of electric wirers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Diploma, 32%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Electric wirers by degree level
| Electric wirer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Electric wirer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric wirers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $65,209 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electric wirers earn a median annual income of $59,739 compared to $56,058 for electric wirers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,058 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,739 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,209 |
Electric wirer employment statistics
Company size where electric wirers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric wirers work.
Electric wirer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Electric wirer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric wirers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Electric wirer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Electric wirer turnover and employment statistics
Electric wirer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric wirers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric wirer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric wirer 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 wirer tenure
The average electric wirer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 electric wirers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric wirer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Electric wirer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric wirers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Drop Crew Labour | 2.24% | 82,973 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | - |
| Floor Renovator | 3.39% | 16,276 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Similar electric wirer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Drop Crew Labour | 2.24% | 82,973 |
| Floor Renovator | 3.39% | 16,276 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric wirers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Electric wirer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |