Electrical maintenance worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical maintenance worker gender statistics
7.4% of electrical maintenance workers are women and 92.6% of electrical maintenance workers are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Electrical maintenance worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Electrical maintenance worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,470
Female income
$45,269
Electrical maintenance worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical maintenance worker positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of electrical maintenance workers are female.
Electrical maintenance worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2011 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2015 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2016 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2018 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2019 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2021 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
Electrical maintenance worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical maintenance 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 Maintenance Worker | 93% | 7% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Electrical maintenance worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical maintenance workers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all electrical maintenance workers. Comparatively, 18.4% of electrical maintenance workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of electrical maintenance workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Electrical maintenance worker race
| Electrical maintenance worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Electrical maintenance worker race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical maintenance worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical maintenance worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.11% | 12.44% | 3.36% | 15.63% |
| 2011 | 65.43% | 12.43% | 3.43% | 15.81% |
| 2012 | 65.41% | 11.88% | 3.69% | 16.17% |
| 2013 | 66.42% | 11.51% | 3.47% | 15.91% |
| 2014 | 66.86% | 11.09% | 3.58% | 15.85% |
| 2015 | 65.96% | 11.46% | 3.35% | 16.61% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 10.74% | 3.60% | 17.48% |
| 2017 | 66.18% | 11.19% | 3.39% | 16.69% |
| 2018 | 65.92% | 10.99% | 3.65% | 16.84% |
| 2019 | 64.61% | 10.95% | 4.15% | 17.34% |
| 2020 | 61.04% | 11.51% | 3.60% | 18.51% |
| 2021 | 59.91% | 11.56% | 4.64% | 18.43% |
Electrical maintenance worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white electrical maintenance workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electrical maintenance workers have the lowest average salary at $47,028.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,781 |
| White | $52,063 |
| Black or African American | $47,028 |
| Asian | $50,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,873 |
Average electrical maintenance worker age
See how the average age of electrical maintenance workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Electrical maintenance worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Electrical maintenance worker age breakdown
The average age of electrical maintenance workers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the electrical maintenance worker population.
Electrical maintenance worker age breakdown
| Electrical Maintenance Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Electrical maintenance worker educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical maintenance workers is high school diploma, with 30% of electrical maintenance workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Electrical maintenance workers by degree level
| Electrical maintenance worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Electrical maintenance worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical maintenance workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,553 annually. With a Associate degree, electrical maintenance workers earn a median annual income of $52,575 compared to $48,568 for electrical maintenance workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,568 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,553 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,575 |
Electrical maintenance worker employment statistics
Most electrical maintenance workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electrical maintenance workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical maintenance workers work.
Electrical maintenance worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Electrical maintenance worker jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical maintenance worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical maintenance workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical maintenance worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 13% |
Electrical maintenance worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical maintenance workers are manufacturing, professional and government.
Electrical maintenance worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Electrical maintenance worker turnover and employment statistics
Electrical maintenance worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical maintenance workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical maintenance worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical maintenance worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average electrical maintenance worker tenure
The average electrical maintenance worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 electrical maintenance workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical maintenance worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Electrical maintenance worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac-R Technician | 1.73% | 85,555 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Electrical Maintenance Worker | 2.21% | - |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Rigging Helper | 3.67% | 13,370 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Similar electrical maintenance worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac-R Technician | 1.73% | 85,555 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Rigging Helper | 3.67% | 13,370 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |