Electrical line worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical line worker gender statistics
5.9% of electrical line workers are women and 94.1% of electrical line workers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Electrical line worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Electrical line worker gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,849
Female income
$65,205
Electrical line worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical line worker positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of electrical line workers are female.
Electrical line worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2011 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2012 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2014 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2015 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2017 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2018 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2019 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Electrical line worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical line workers 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% |
| Electrical Line Worker | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Electrical line worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical line workers is White, which makes up 81.3% of all electrical line workers. Comparatively, 9.3% of electrical line workers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of electrical line workers 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%
Electrical line worker race
| Electrical line worker 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% |
Electrical line worker race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical line worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical line worker 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% |
Electrical line worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white electrical line workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electrical line workers have the lowest average salary at $70,766.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,834 |
| White | $86,692 |
| Black or African American | $70,766 |
| Asian | $85,911 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,260 |
Average electrical line worker age
See how the average age of electrical line workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical line worker 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 |
Electrical line worker age breakdown
The average age of electrical line workers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the electrical line worker population.
Electrical line worker age breakdown
| Electrical Line Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Electrical line worker educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical line workers is high school diploma, with 43% of electrical line workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
Electrical line workers by degree level
| Electrical line worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Electrical line worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical line workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $90,135 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electrical line workers earn a median annual income of $88,092 compared to $79,783 for electrical line workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $79,783 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,092 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,135 |
Electrical line worker employment statistics
Most electrical line workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electrical line workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical line workers work.
Electrical line worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Electrical line worker jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical line worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical line workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Electrical line worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 19% |
Electrical line worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical line workers are manufacturing, government and construction.
Electrical line worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Government | 14% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
Electrical line worker turnover and employment statistics
Electrical line worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical line workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical line worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical line worker 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 electrical line worker tenure
The average electrical line worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 electrical line workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical line worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Electrical line worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical line workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Installer | 1.73% | 15,063 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Electrical Line Worker | 3.55% | - |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Watch Repairer Apprentice | 8.86% | 9,531 |
Similar electrical line worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Installer | 1.73% | 15,063 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Watch Repairer Apprentice | 8.86% | 9,531 |