Lightning protection installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Lightning protection installer demographics by:
Lightning protection installer gender statistics
3.8% of lightning protection installers are women and 96.2% of lightning protection installers are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Lightning protection installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Lightning protection installer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,129
Female income
$31,283
Lightning protection installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lightning protection installer positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of lightning protection installers are female.
Lightning protection installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2012 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2014 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2015 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2018 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2020 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2021 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
Lightning protection installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared lightning protection 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% |
| Lightning Protection Installer | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Lightning protection installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lightning protection installers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all lightning protection installers. Comparatively, 16.1% of lightning protection installers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of lightning protection installers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lightning protection installer race
| Lightning protection installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lightning protection installer race and ethnicity over time
See how lightning protection installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lightning protection installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.57% | 5.66% | 1.89% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 77.92% | 6.00% | 1.93% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 77.78% | 5.90% | 1.97% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 77.02% | 6.00% | 1.96% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 77.29% | 6.19% | 1.80% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 76.48% | 6.40% | 1.95% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 76.50% | 5.68% | 1.83% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 74.42% | 5.53% | 2.20% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 75.82% | 5.26% | 1.76% | 14.68% |
| 2019 | 76.58% | 4.93% | 1.92% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 73.13% | 5.59% | 1.83% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 71.86% | 5.15% | 1.96% | 16.10% |
Lightning protection installer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lightning protection installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lightning protection installers have the lowest average salary at $31,026.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,096 |
| White | $33,121 |
| Black or African American | $31,081 |
| Asian | $33,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,026 |
Average lightning protection installer age
See how the average age of lightning protection installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lightning protection 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 |
Lightning protection installer age breakdown
The average age of lightning protection installers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the lightning protection installer population.
Lightning protection installer age breakdown
| Lightning Protection Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Lightning protection installer educational attainment
The most common degree for lightning protection installers is associate degree, with 44% of lightning protection installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 44%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Diploma, 22%
Lightning protection installers by degree level
| Lightning protection installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Diploma | 22% |
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Lightning protection installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lightning protection installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,069 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lightning protection installers earn a median annual income of $32,870 compared to $32,027 for lightning protection installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,027 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,870 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,069 |
Lightning protection installer turnover and employment statistics
Lightning protection installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lightning protection installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lightning protection installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lightning protection 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 lightning protection installer tenure
The average lightning protection installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 lightning protection installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lightning protection installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Lightning protection installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lightning protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Concrete Technician | 2.24% | 25,911 |
| Lightning Protection Installer | 2.76% | - |
| Ceramic Tile Installer | 3.39% | 15,138 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |
Similar lightning protection installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Concrete Technician | 2.24% | 25,911 |
| Ceramic Tile Installer | 3.39% | 15,138 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by lightning protection installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lightning protection installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |