Equipment installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Equipment installer demographics by:
Equipment installer gender statistics
5.3% of equipment installers are women and 94.7% of equipment installers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Equipment installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Equipment installer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,892
Female income
$36,173
Equipment installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equipment installer positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of equipment installers are female.
Equipment installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2014 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2016 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2017 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2018 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2019 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2020 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2021 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
Equipment installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared equipment installers 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% |
| Equipment Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Equipment installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equipment installers is White, which makes up 57.7% of all equipment installers. Comparatively, 18.8% of equipment installers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of equipment installers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Equipment installer race
| Equipment installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Equipment installer race and ethnicity over time
See how equipment installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equipment installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.16% | 10.91% | 4.20% | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 67.08% | 10.31% | 3.99% | 15.72% |
| 2012 | 65.44% | 10.69% | 4.31% | 16.62% |
| 2013 | 64.99% | 11.39% | 5.05% | 15.49% |
| 2014 | 65.44% | 11.24% | 4.32% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 63.62% | 10.58% | 5.06% | 18.01% |
| 2016 | 63.31% | 10.75% | 5.07% | 18.44% |
| 2017 | 62.65% | 11.39% | 5.82% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 62.03% | 9.74% | 4.83% | 20.35% |
| 2019 | 62.66% | 9.77% | 4.87% | 19.34% |
| 2020 | 60.53% | 10.75% | 4.40% | 19.54% |
| 2021 | 57.69% | 11.74% | 6.34% | 18.83% |
Equipment installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown equipment installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian equipment installers have the lowest average salary at $35,688.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,592 |
| White | $38,816 |
| Black or African American | $36,934 |
| Asian | $35,688 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,563 |
Average equipment installer age
See how the average age of equipment installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equipment installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Equipment installer age breakdown
The average age of equipment installers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the equipment installer population.
Equipment installer age breakdown
| Equipment Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Equipment installer educational attainment
The most common degree for equipment installers is associate degree, with 31% of equipment installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Equipment installers by degree level
| Equipment installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Equipment installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, equipment installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,087 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, equipment installers earn a median annual income of $38,836 compared to $35,920 for equipment installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,920 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,836 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,087 |
Equipment installer employment statistics
Most equipment installers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where equipment installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equipment installers work.
Equipment installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Equipment installer jobs by company type
Employees with the equipment installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equipment installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Equipment installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Equipment installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for equipment installers are manufacturing, professional and telecommunication.
Equipment installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Equipment installer turnover and employment statistics
Equipment installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equipment installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equipment installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equipment installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average equipment installer tenure
The average equipment installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,199 equipment installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Equipment installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Equipment installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equipment installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Electronics Installer | 3.37% | 30,382 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Audio Video Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,754 |
| Equipment Installer | 6.00% | - |
| Office Machines Wirer | 6.67% | 31,260 |
| Ac/Dc Motor Repair Person | 7.96% | 47,231 |
Similar equipment installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Electronics Installer | 3.37% | 30,382 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Audio Video Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,754 |
| Office Machines Wirer | 6.67% | 31,260 |
| Ac/Dc Motor Repair Person | 7.96% | 47,231 |
Foreign languages spoken by equipment installers
The most common foreign language among equipment installers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 18.8% and Polish is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Carrier, 18.8%
- Polish, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
Equipment installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Carrier | 18.8% |
| Polish | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
