Electrical worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical worker gender statistics
6.5% of electrical workers are women and 93.5% of electrical workers are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Electrical worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Electrical worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,128
Female income
$50,244
Electrical worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical worker positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of electrical workers are female.
Electrical worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2011 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2012 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2013 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2018 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2019 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2021 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
Electrical worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrical workers 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 Worker | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Electrical worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical workers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all electrical workers. Comparatively, 18.8% of electrical workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of electrical workers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Electrical worker race
| Electrical worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Electrical worker race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.43% | 8.70% | 2.15% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 9.03% | 2.19% | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 71.64% | 8.93% | 2.23% | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 70.88% | 9.04% | 2.21% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 71.15% | 9.22% | 2.06% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 70.34% | 9.44% | 2.21% | 15.28% |
| 2016 | 70.36% | 8.72% | 2.09% | 16.10% |
| 2017 | 68.28% | 8.56% | 2.46% | 18.02% |
| 2018 | 69.67% | 8.30% | 2.02% | 17.34% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 7.96% | 2.18% | 16.98% |
| 2020 | 66.98% | 8.62% | 2.09% | 17.07% |
| 2021 | 65.72% | 8.19% | 2.22% | 18.76% |
Electrical worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electrical workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electrical workers have the lowest average salary at $49,677.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,055 |
| White | $54,362 |
| Black or African American | $49,797 |
| Asian | $54,984 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,677 |
Average electrical worker age
See how the average age of electrical workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of electrical workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the electrical worker population.
Electrical worker age breakdown
| Electrical Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Electrical worker educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical workers is high school diploma, with 31% of electrical workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Electrical workers by degree level
| Electrical worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Electrical worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,520 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electrical workers earn a median annual income of $53,795 compared to $51,900 for electrical workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,900 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,520 |
Electrical worker employment statistics
Most electrical workers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where electrical workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical workers work.
Electrical worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Electrical worker jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 8% |
Electrical worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical workers are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Electrical worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electrical worker turnover and employment statistics
Electrical worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical worker 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 worker tenure
The average electrical worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 559 electrical workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Electrical worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | 1,028 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Water Proofer | 2.24% | 4,654 |
| Electrical Worker | 2.76% | - |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | 14,198 |
Similar electrical worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | 1,028 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Water Proofer | 2.24% | 4,654 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | 14,198 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical workers
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
Electrical worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
