Line installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Line installer demographics by:
Line installer gender statistics
4.3% of line installers are women and 95.7% of line installers are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Line installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Line installer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,073
Female income
$34,092
Line installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line installer positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of line installers are female.
Line installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2012 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2013 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2014 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2020 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2021 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
Line installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared line installers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Line Installer | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Line installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line installers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all line installers. Comparatively, 21.2% of line installers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of line installers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Line installer race
| Line installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Line installer race and ethnicity over time
See how line installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.84% | 12.27% | 3.07% | 19.53% |
| 2011 | 64.04% | 12.99% | 3.37% | 17.07% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 12.56% | 3.45% | 17.20% |
| 2013 | 63.98% | 11.13% | 3.01% | 18.81% |
| 2014 | 63.64% | 12.07% | 3.28% | 17.89% |
| 2015 | 60.69% | 14.59% | 3.14% | 18.02% |
| 2016 | 62.12% | 12.30% | 2.60% | 19.79% |
| 2017 | 60.28% | 12.38% | 3.84% | 20.50% |
| 2018 | 60.89% | 11.87% | 3.89% | 19.89% |
| 2019 | 61.29% | 12.22% | 4.14% | 19.62% |
| 2020 | 59.88% | 11.87% | 3.43% | 19.03% |
| 2021 | 59.31% | 9.26% | 3.40% | 21.20% |
Line installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown line installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line installers have the lowest average salary at $34,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,967 |
| White | $37,231 |
| Black or African American | $34,575 |
| Asian | $40,573 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,496 |
Average line installer age
See how the average age of line installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Line installer age breakdown
The average age of line installers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the line installer population.
Line installer age breakdown
| Line Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Line installer educational attainment
The most common degree for line installers is high school diploma, with 53% of line installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Line installers by degree level
| Line installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Line installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line installers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,567 annually. With a Associate degree, line installers earn a median annual income of $41,237 compared to $36,081 for line installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,081 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,567 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,237 |
Line installer employment statistics
Most line installers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where line installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line installers work.
Line installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Line installer jobs by company type
Employees with the line installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Line installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for line installers are telecommunication, construction and professional.
Line installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 13% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Line installer turnover and employment statistics
Line installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 4.14% |
Average line installer tenure
The average line installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 246 line installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Line installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Line installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Mechanic | 1.73% | 49,991 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Line Installer | 3.93% | - |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Similar line installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Mechanic | 1.73% | 49,991 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Foreign languages spoken by line installers
- Tagalog, 100.0%
Line installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 100.0% |
