Journey lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Journey lineman gender statistics
0.0% of journey linemen are women and 100.0% of journey linemen are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Journey lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Journey lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,423
Female income
$59,438
Journey lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journey lineman positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of journey linemen are female.
Journey lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Journey lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared journey linemen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, home appliances mechanic and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 20% | 78% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 23% | 75% |
| Assigner | 31% | 66% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 95% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 95% | 1% |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Journey Lineman | 100% | - |
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Journey lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journey linemen is White, which makes up 81.3% of all journey linemen. Comparatively, 9.3% of journey linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of journey linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 81.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 1.2%
Journey lineman race
| Journey lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Journey lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how journey lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journey lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.54% | 5.80% | 1.07% | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 81.88% | 6.72% | 1.13% | 7.43% |
| 2012 | 83.42% | 5.73% | 0.45% | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 84.04% | 4.68% | 1.26% | 7.72% |
| 2014 | 82.16% | 5.74% | 0.54% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 5.49% | 0.89% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 83.96% | 5.27% | 0.58% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 85.17% | 4.11% | 1.03% | 7.56% |
| 2018 | 85.23% | 5.43% | 0.65% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 85.36% | 4.57% | 0.56% | 7.25% |
| 2020 | 83.04% | 3.49% | 1.08% | 7.81% |
| 2021 | 81.33% | 3.85% | 1.19% | 9.30% |
Journey lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, white journey linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american journey linemen have the lowest average salary at $62,359.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,351 |
| White | $70,238 |
| Black or African American | $62,359 |
| Asian | $69,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,652 |
Average journey lineman age
See how the average age of journey linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Journey lineman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Unknown | 36.5 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | |
| White | 38 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Journey lineman age breakdown
The average age of journey linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the journey lineman population.
Journey lineman age breakdown
| Journey Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Journey lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for journey linemen is high school diploma, with 40% of journey linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 30% and diploma degree at 30%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 30%
Journey linemen by degree level
| Journey lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 30% |
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Journey lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, journey linemen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $71,860 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, journey linemen earn a median annual income of $70,900 compared to $66,900 for journey linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,900 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,900 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,860 |
Journey lineman employment statistics
Most journey linemen work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where journey linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journey linemen work.
Journey lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Journey lineman jobs by company type
Employees with the journey lineman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journey linemen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Journey lineman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 16% |
Journey lineman jobs by industry
The most common industries for journey linemen are utilities, construction and government.
Journey lineman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 21% |
| Construction | 21% |
| Government | 13% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Journey lineman turnover and employment statistics
Journey lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journey linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journey lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journey lineman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average journey lineman tenure
The average journey lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 journey linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Journey lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Journey lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journey linemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Unit Repairer | 1.73% | 20,834 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Journey Lineman | 3.55% | - |
| Shop Assistant | 3.67% | 11,156 |
| Automatic Washer Mechanic | 3.71% | 68,085 |
| Surgical Instrument Mechanic | 8.86% | 60,054 |
Similar journey lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Unit Repairer | 1.73% | 20,834 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Shop Assistant | 3.67% | 11,156 |
| Automatic Washer Mechanic | 3.71% | 68,085 |
| Surgical Instrument Mechanic | 8.86% | 60,054 |