Instrumentation electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrumentation electrician demographics by:
Instrumentation electrician gender statistics
4.3% of instrumentation electricians are women and 95.7% of instrumentation electricians are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Instrumentation electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Instrumentation electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,047
Female income
$56,240
Instrumentation electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrumentation electrician positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of instrumentation electricians are female.
Instrumentation electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.64% | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2012 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2015 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2016 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2018 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2019 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2021 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
Instrumentation electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared instrumentation electricians 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% |
| Instrumentation Electrician | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Instrumentation electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrumentation electricians is White, which makes up 63.1% of all instrumentation electricians. Comparatively, 22.2% of instrumentation electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of instrumentation electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Instrumentation electrician race
| Instrumentation electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Instrumentation electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how instrumentation electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrumentation electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.83% | 7.97% | 2.09% | 17.88% |
| 2011 | 69.19% | 8.30% | 2.13% | 17.88% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 8.21% | 2.17% | 18.00% |
| 2013 | 68.29% | 8.31% | 2.15% | 18.68% |
| 2014 | 68.55% | 8.49% | 2.00% | 18.72% |
| 2015 | 67.75% | 8.71% | 2.15% | 18.71% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 7.99% | 2.03% | 19.52% |
| 2017 | 65.68% | 7.84% | 2.40% | 21.45% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 7.57% | 1.95% | 20.77% |
| 2019 | 67.85% | 7.24% | 2.12% | 20.41% |
| 2020 | 64.39% | 7.89% | 2.03% | 20.50% |
| 2021 | 63.13% | 7.46% | 2.16% | 22.19% |
Instrumentation electrician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,978 |
| White | $60,178 |
| Black or African American | $55,809 |
| Asian | $60,770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,694 |
Average instrumentation electrician age
See how the average age of instrumentation electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instrumentation electrician 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 |
Instrumentation electrician age breakdown
The average age of instrumentation electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the instrumentation electrician population.
Instrumentation electrician age breakdown
| Instrumentation Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Instrumentation electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for instrumentation electricians is associate degree, with 56% of instrumentation electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- Associate, 56%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Instrumentation electricians by degree level
| Instrumentation electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Instrumentation electrician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,829 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,639 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,226 |
Instrumentation electrician employment statistics
Most instrumentation electricians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where instrumentation electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrumentation electricians work.
Instrumentation electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Instrumentation electrician jobs by company type
Employees with the instrumentation electrician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instrumentation electricians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Instrumentation electrician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Instrumentation electrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrumentation electricians are manufacturing, construction and energy.
Instrumentation electrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Instrumentation electrician turnover and employment statistics
Instrumentation electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrumentation electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrumentation electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrumentation electrician 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 instrumentation electrician tenure
The average instrumentation electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 instrumentation electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrumentation electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Instrumentation electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrumentation electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Air Drill Operator | 2.24% | 27,128 |
| Instrumentation Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Marble Mason | 3.39% | 223 |
| Sheet Metal Foreman | 4.07% | 8,442 |
Similar instrumentation electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Air Drill Operator | 2.24% | 27,128 |
| Marble Mason | 3.39% | 223 |
| Sheet Metal Foreman | 4.07% | 8,442 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrumentation electricians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Instrumentation electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |