Electrical wiring lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical wiring lineman gender statistics
17.3% of electrical wiring linemen are women and 82.7% of electrical wiring linemen are men.
- Male, 82.7%
- Female, 17.3%
Electrical wiring lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.7% |
| Female | 17.3% |
Electrical wiring lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,224
Female income
$74,502
Electrical wiring lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical wiring lineman positions over time. Currently, 17.3% of electrical wiring linemen are female.
Electrical wiring lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2011 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
| 2013 | 86.93% | 13.07% |
| 2014 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2015 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2016 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2017 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 82.53% | 17.47% |
| 2019 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2020 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2021 | 82.72% | 17.28% |
Electrical wiring lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical wiring linemen 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% |
| Electrical Wiring Lineman | 83% | 17% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Electrical wiring lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical wiring linemen is White, which makes up 63.1% of all electrical wiring linemen. Comparatively, 21.7% of electrical wiring linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of electrical wiring linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Electrical wiring lineman race
| Electrical wiring lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Electrical wiring lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical wiring lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical wiring lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.84% | 8.42% | 2.13% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 69.19% | 8.76% | 2.16% | 17.36% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 8.66% | 2.21% | 17.47% |
| 2013 | 68.29% | 8.76% | 2.19% | 18.16% |
| 2014 | 68.56% | 8.95% | 2.04% | 18.19% |
| 2015 | 67.75% | 9.17% | 2.19% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 8.44% | 2.07% | 19.00% |
| 2017 | 65.68% | 8.29% | 2.44% | 20.93% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 8.03% | 1.99% | 20.25% |
| 2019 | 67.85% | 7.69% | 2.16% | 19.89% |
| 2020 | 64.39% | 8.35% | 2.06% | 19.98% |
| 2021 | 63.13% | 7.91% | 2.20% | 21.67% |
Electrical wiring lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electrical wiring linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electrical wiring linemen have the lowest average salary at $73,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,119 |
| White | $80,448 |
| Black or African American | $73,856 |
| Asian | $81,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,683 |
Average electrical wiring lineman age
See how the average age of electrical wiring linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Electrical wiring lineman 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 |
Electrical wiring lineman age breakdown
The average age of electrical wiring linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the electrical wiring lineman population.
Electrical wiring lineman age breakdown
| Electrical Wiring Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Electrical wiring lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical wiring linemen is associate degree, with 31% of electrical wiring linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Electrical wiring linemen by degree level
| Electrical wiring lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Electrical wiring lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical wiring linemen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $83,560 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electrical wiring linemen earn a median annual income of $79,631 compared to $76,895 for electrical wiring linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,895 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,631 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,560 |
Electrical wiring lineman employment statistics
Company size where electrical wiring linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical wiring linemen work.
Electrical wiring lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Electrical wiring lineman turnover and employment statistics
Electrical wiring lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical wiring linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical wiring lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical wiring lineman 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 electrical wiring lineman tenure
The average electrical wiring lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 electrical wiring linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical wiring lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Electrical wiring lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical wiring linemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,990 |
| Slater | 1.43% | 488 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Rock Worker | 2.24% | 19,918 |
| Electrical Wiring Lineman | 2.76% | - |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | 2,850 |
Similar electrical wiring lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,990 |
| Slater | 1.43% | 488 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Rock Worker | 2.24% | 19,918 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | 2,850 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical wiring linemen
- Arabic, 100.0%
Electrical wiring lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |