Hardware installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hardware installer gender statistics
14.5% of hardware installers are women and 85.5% of hardware installers are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Hardware installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Hardware installer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,810
Female income
$42,610
Hardware installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hardware installer positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of hardware installers are female.
Hardware installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2011 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2012 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2013 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2014 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2015 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2017 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2018 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2019 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
Hardware installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hardware installers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Hardware Installer | 85% | 15% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Hardware installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hardware installers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all hardware installers. Comparatively, 16.0% of hardware installers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of hardware installers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Hardware installer race
| Hardware installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Hardware installer race and ethnicity over time
See how hardware installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hardware installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.00% | 11.94% | 7.18% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 65.70% | 12.03% | 7.33% | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 64.44% | 12.27% | 7.58% | 13.15% |
| 2013 | 63.37% | 11.51% | 8.39% | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 63.08% | 11.72% | 8.03% | 14.24% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 11.18% | 9.21% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 11.15% | 9.19% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 62.00% | 10.81% | 9.64% | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 62.11% | 10.77% | 9.73% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 60.30% | 10.69% | 10.43% | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 11.26% | 10.21% | 15.44% |
| 2021 | 56.40% | 11.50% | 10.59% | 15.97% |
Hardware installer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hardware installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hardware installers have the lowest average salary at $41,839.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,538 |
| White | $43,383 |
| Black or African American | $41,839 |
| Asian | $48,952 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,698 |
Average hardware installer age
See how the average age of hardware installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hardware installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Hardware installer age breakdown
The average age of hardware installers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hardware installer population.
Hardware installer age breakdown
| Hardware Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Hardware installer educational attainment
The most common degree for hardware installers is associate degree, with 31% of hardware 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 24%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hardware installers by degree level
| Hardware installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hardware installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hardware installers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,044 annually. With a Doctorate degree, hardware installers earn a median annual income of $49,405 compared to $44,482 for hardware installers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,044 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,311 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,482 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,405 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,276 |
Hardware installer employment statistics
Most hardware installers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hardware installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hardware installers work.
Hardware installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Hardware installer jobs by company type
Employees with the hardware installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hardware installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hardware installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Hardware installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hardware installers are manufacturing, construction and technology.
Hardware installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Hardware installer turnover and employment statistics
Hardware installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hardware installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hardware installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hardware installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average hardware installer tenure
The average hardware installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 379 hardware installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hardware installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hardware installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hardware 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Consultant | 7.31% | 13,557 |
| Data Processing Consultant | 8.42% | 104,891 |
| Engineer/Producer | 8.46% | 250,930 |
| Computer Security Coordinator | 8.59% | 70,787 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 110,185 |
| Validation Analyst | 10.54% | 29,657 |
| Hardware Installer | 10.88% | - |
Similar hardware installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Consultant | 7.31% | 13,557 |
| Data Processing Consultant | 8.42% | 104,891 |
| Engineer/Producer | 8.46% | 250,930 |
| Computer Security Coordinator | 8.59% | 70,787 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 110,185 |
| Validation Analyst | 10.54% | 29,657 |
Foreign languages spoken by hardware installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hardware installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |