Lighting fixture installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Lighting fixture installer demographics by:
Lighting fixture installer gender statistics
10.7% of lighting fixture installers are women and 89.3% of lighting fixture installers are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Lighting fixture installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Lighting fixture installer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,977
Female income
$33,126
Lighting fixture installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lighting fixture installer positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of lighting fixture installers are female.
Lighting fixture installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2016 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2017 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2019 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2021 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
Lighting fixture installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared lighting fixture installers 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% |
| Lighting Fixture Installer | 89% | 11% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Lighting fixture installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lighting fixture installers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all lighting fixture installers. Comparatively, 17.5% of lighting fixture installers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of lighting fixture installers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Lighting fixture installer race
| Lighting fixture installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Lighting fixture installer race and ethnicity over time
See how lighting fixture installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lighting fixture installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.93% | 9.40% | 2.21% | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 72.28% | 9.73% | 2.25% | 13.15% |
| 2012 | 72.14% | 9.64% | 2.29% | 13.27% |
| 2013 | 71.38% | 9.74% | 2.27% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 71.65% | 9.93% | 2.12% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 70.84% | 10.14% | 2.27% | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 70.86% | 9.42% | 2.15% | 14.79% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 9.27% | 2.52% | 16.72% |
| 2018 | 70.17% | 9.00% | 2.08% | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 8.67% | 2.24% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 67.48% | 9.32% | 2.15% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 8.89% | 2.28% | 17.46% |
Lighting fixture installer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lighting fixture installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lighting fixture installers have the lowest average salary at $32,868.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,945 |
| White | $34,975 |
| Black or African American | $32,922 |
| Asian | $35,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,868 |
Average lighting fixture installer age
See how the average age of lighting fixture installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lighting fixture installer 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 |
Lighting fixture installer age breakdown
The average age of lighting fixture installers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the lighting fixture installer population.
Lighting fixture installer age breakdown
| Lighting Fixture Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Lighting fixture installer educational attainment
The most common degree for lighting fixture installers is high school diploma, with 55% of lighting fixture installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Lighting fixture installers by degree level
| Lighting fixture installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Lighting fixture installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lighting fixture installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,927 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lighting fixture installers earn a median annual income of $34,723 compared to $33,875 for lighting fixture installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,875 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,723 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,927 |
Lighting fixture installer employment statistics
Company size where lighting fixture installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lighting fixture installers work.
Lighting fixture installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Lighting fixture installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for lighting fixture installers are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Lighting fixture installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Lighting fixture installer turnover and employment statistics
Lighting fixture installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lighting fixture installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lighting fixture installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lighting fixture installer 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 lighting fixture installer tenure
The average lighting fixture installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 lighting fixture installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lighting fixture installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Lighting fixture installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lighting fixture 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Beltman | 2.24% | 4,625 |
| Lighting Fixture Installer | 2.76% | - |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Similar lighting fixture installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Beltman | 2.24% | 4,625 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by lighting fixture installers
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Lighting fixture installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |