Field installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Field installer gender statistics
4.9% of field installers are women and 95.1% of field installers are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Field installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Field installer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,060
Female income
$41,291
Field installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field installer positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of field installers are female.
Field installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2011 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2012 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2014 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2016 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2017 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2019 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2020 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2021 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
Field installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Field installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field installers is White, which makes up 58.7% of all field installers. Comparatively, 19.0% of field installers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of field installers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Field installer race
| Field installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Field installer race and ethnicity over time
See how field installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.13% | 9.69% | 4.22% | 16.89% |
| 2011 | 68.06% | 9.08% | 4.02% | 15.94% |
| 2012 | 66.42% | 9.46% | 4.34% | 16.83% |
| 2013 | 65.97% | 10.17% | 5.08% | 15.70% |
| 2014 | 66.41% | 10.02% | 4.35% | 16.24% |
| 2015 | 64.59% | 9.35% | 5.09% | 18.22% |
| 2016 | 64.29% | 9.52% | 5.10% | 18.65% |
| 2017 | 63.62% | 10.17% | 5.84% | 17.94% |
| 2018 | 63.01% | 8.51% | 4.85% | 20.56% |
| 2019 | 63.63% | 8.54% | 4.90% | 19.55% |
| 2020 | 61.50% | 9.53% | 4.43% | 19.75% |
| 2021 | 58.66% | 10.51% | 6.37% | 19.04% |
Field installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown field installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian field installers have the lowest average salary at $41,070.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,799 |
| White | $42,464 |
| Black or African American | $41,634 |
| Asian | $41,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,354 |
Average field installer age
See how the average age of field installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 |
Field installer age breakdown
The average age of field installers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the field installer population.
Field installer age breakdown
| Field Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Field installer educational attainment
The most common degree for field installers is associate degree, with 33% of field installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Field installers by degree level
| Field installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Field installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,582 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field installers earn a median annual income of $42,473 compared to $41,176 for field installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,473 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,582 |
Field installer employment statistics
Most field installers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where field installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field installers work.
Field installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Field installer jobs by company type
Employees with the field installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Field installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for field installers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Field installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Field installer turnover and employment statistics
Field installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field installer tenure
The average field installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 783 field installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Field installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Yard Electrical Person | 3.37% | 66,204 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Field Installer | 6.00% | - |
| Copying Machine Mechanic | 6.67% | 63,368 |
| Electric Motor Rewinder | 7.96% | 1,272 |
Similar field installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Yard Electrical Person | 3.37% | 66,204 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Satellite Dish Repairer | 4.78% | 40,582 |
| Copying Machine Mechanic | 6.67% | 63,368 |
| Electric Motor Rewinder | 7.96% | 1,272 |
Foreign languages spoken by field installers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Carrier, 16.7%
Field installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
