Electronics worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronics worker gender statistics
25.3% of electronics workers are women and 74.7% of electronics workers are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
Electronics worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
Electronics worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,367
Female income
$46,070
Electronics worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronics worker positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of electronics workers are female.
Electronics worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.30% | 31.70% |
| 2011 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2012 | 69.85% | 30.15% |
| 2013 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2014 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2015 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2016 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2017 | 72.42% | 27.58% |
| 2018 | 71.13% | 28.87% |
| 2019 | 72.28% | 27.72% |
| 2020 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2021 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
Electronics worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared electronics workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Electronics Worker | 75% | 25% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Electronics worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronics workers is White, which makes up 64.0% of all electronics workers. Comparatively, 14.1% of electronics workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of electronics workers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Electronics worker race
| Electronics worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Electronics worker race and ethnicity over time
See how electronics worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronics worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.11% | 12.78% | 5.73% | 13.27% |
| 2011 | 67.32% | 13.06% | 5.66% | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 65.02% | 14.01% | 5.06% | 13.55% |
| 2013 | 67.69% | 12.01% | 4.64% | 13.22% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 11.66% | 8.02% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 68.82% | 10.69% | 6.08% | 12.76% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 11.46% | 7.06% | 13.82% |
| 2017 | 66.32% | 12.36% | 6.24% | 13.17% |
| 2018 | 67.89% | 10.94% | 4.92% | 14.31% |
| 2019 | 64.30% | 13.35% | 9.30% | 12.11% |
| 2020 | 60.40% | 9.26% | 8.92% | 17.64% |
| 2021 | 64.02% | 10.78% | 8.11% | 14.09% |
Electronics worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electronics workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electronics workers have the lowest average salary at $47,820.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,314 |
| White | $48,649 |
| Black or African American | $48,219 |
| Asian | $48,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,820 |
Average electronics worker age
See how the average age of electronics workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electronics worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Electronics worker age breakdown
The average age of electronics workers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the electronics worker population.
Electronics worker age breakdown
| Electronics Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Electronics worker educational attainment
The most common degree for electronics workers is associate degree, with 38% of electronics 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 20%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Electronics workers by degree level
| Electronics worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Electronics worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,345 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,247 |
Electronics worker employment statistics
Most electronics workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where electronics workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronics workers work.
Electronics worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Electronics worker jobs by company type
Employees with the electronics worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronics workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Electronics worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 23% |
Electronics worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronics workers are government, manufacturing and retail.
Electronics worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Electronics worker turnover and employment statistics
Electronics worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronics workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronics worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronics worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average electronics worker tenure
The average electronics worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 electronics workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronics worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Electronics worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electronics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Pearl Stringer | 3.41% | 4 |
| Structural Steel Fitter | 3.66% | 6,153 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Electronics Worker | 6.00% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar electronics worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Pearl Stringer | 3.41% | 4 |
| Structural Steel Fitter | 3.66% | 6,153 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by electronics workers
The most common foreign language among electronics workers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Electronics worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |