Electrical system specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical system specialist gender statistics
9.0% of electrical system specialists are women and 91.0% of electrical system specialists are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Electrical system specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Electrical system specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,750
Female income
$82,063
Electrical system specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical system specialist positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of electrical system specialists are female.
Electrical system specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2011 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2013 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2014 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2017 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2018 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2019 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
Electrical system specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical system specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Electrical System Specialist | 91% | 9% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Electrical system specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical system specialists is White, which makes up 52.5% of all electrical system specialists. Comparatively, 26.1% of electrical system specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of electrical system specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Electrical system specialist race
| Electrical system specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Electrical system specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical system specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical system specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.99% | 10.42% | 6.58% | 13.97% |
| 2011 | 62.58% | 11.12% | 6.68% | 15.58% |
| 2012 | 62.81% | 15.62% | 5.35% | 13.11% |
| 2013 | 64.20% | 10.20% | 6.16% | 12.35% |
| 2014 | 62.24% | 12.20% | 7.41% | 15.06% |
| 2015 | 60.27% | 11.10% | 6.62% | 19.04% |
| 2016 | 58.17% | 12.17% | 8.77% | 17.26% |
| 2017 | 63.04% | 10.61% | 6.23% | 16.54% |
| 2018 | 56.49% | 13.12% | 7.10% | 21.32% |
| 2019 | 58.48% | 10.58% | 10.63% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 57.72% | 11.66% | 9.70% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 52.50% | 8.59% | 6.34% | 26.08% |
Electrical system specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white electrical system specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electrical system specialists have the lowest average salary at $80,806.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,193 |
| White | $88,729 |
| Black or African American | $80,806 |
| Asian | $81,822 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,417 |
Average electrical system specialist age
See how the average age of electrical system specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical system specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | |
| White | 33 | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
Electrical system specialist age breakdown
The average age of electrical system specialists is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the electrical system specialist population.
Electrical system specialist age breakdown
| Electrical System Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Electrical system specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical system specialists is bachelor's degree, with 39% of electrical system specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Electrical system specialists by degree level
| Electrical system specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Electrical system specialist employment statistics
Most electrical system specialists work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where electrical system specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical system specialists work.
Electrical system specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Electrical system specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical system specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical system specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical system specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 11% |
Electrical system specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical system specialists are construction, professional and government.
Electrical system specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Electrical system specialist turnover and employment statistics
Electrical system specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical system specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical system specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical system specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 4.74% |
| 2012 | 3.98% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.93% |
| 2015 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 3.88% |
Average electrical system specialist tenure
The average electrical system specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 electrical system specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical system specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 34% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Electrical system specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical system specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radar Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,850 |
| Security Technician | 4.35% | 92,807 |
| Television Servicer | 4.78% | 2,068 |
| Telecommunications Technician | 6.00% | 70,494 |
| Business Machine Mechanic | 6.67% | 107,404 |
| Rewinder | 7.96% | 133 |
| Electrical System Specialist | 14.44% | - |
Similar electrical system specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radar Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,850 |
| Security Technician | 4.35% | 92,807 |
| Television Servicer | 4.78% | 2,068 |
| Telecommunications Technician | 6.00% | 70,494 |
| Business Machine Mechanic | 6.67% | 107,404 |
| Rewinder | 7.96% | 133 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical system specialists
The most common foreign language among electrical system specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Lakota at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Lakota, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Electrical system specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Lakota | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
