Linesman demographics and statistics in the US
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Linesman gender statistics
9.4% of linesmen are women and 90.6% of linesmen are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Linesman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Linesman gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,683
Female income
$58,491
Linesman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in linesman positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of linesmen are female.
Linesman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2011 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2012 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2015 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
| 2017 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2019 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2020 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
Linesman related jobs gender ratio
We compared linesmen 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% |
| Linesman | 91% | 9% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Linesman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among linesmen is White, which makes up 74.5% of all linesmen. Comparatively, 13.8% of linesmen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of linesmen are Black or African American.
- White, 74.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 1.2%
Linesman race
| Linesman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Linesman race and ethnicity over time
See how linesman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Linesman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.74% | 7.82% | 1.09% | 12.06% |
| 2011 | 75.08% | 8.75% | 1.15% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 76.62% | 7.75% | 0.47% | 12.54% |
| 2013 | 77.24% | 6.70% | 1.28% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 75.36% | 7.77% | 0.56% | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 77.03% | 7.51% | 0.91% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 77.16% | 7.30% | 0.60% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 78.37% | 6.14% | 1.05% | 12.04% |
| 2018 | 78.43% | 7.46% | 0.67% | 10.85% |
| 2019 | 78.56% | 6.60% | 0.58% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 76.24% | 5.52% | 1.10% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 74.53% | 5.87% | 1.21% | 13.78% |
Linesman wage gap by race
According to our data, white linesmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american linesmen have the lowest average salary at $62,178.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,195 |
| White | $72,357 |
| Black or African American | $62,178 |
| Asian | $71,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,392 |
Average linesman age
See how the average age of linesmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Linesman 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 |
Linesman age breakdown
The average age of linesmen is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the linesman population.
Linesman age breakdown
| Linesman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Linesman educational attainment
The most common degree for linesmen is high school diploma, with 49% of linesmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Linesmen by degree level
| Linesman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Linesman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, linesmen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $74,493 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, linesmen earn a median annual income of $73,228 compared to $68,005 for linesmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,005 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,228 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,493 |
Linesman employment statistics
Most linesmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where linesmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where linesmen work.
Linesman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Linesman jobs by company type
Employees with the linesman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most linesmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Linesman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 6% |
Linesman jobs by industry
The most common industries for linesmen are manufacturing, telecommunication and construction.
Linesman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Linesman turnover and employment statistics
Linesman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for linesmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Linesman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Linesman 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 linesman tenure
The average linesman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 382 linesmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Linesman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Linesman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of linesmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Linesman | 3.55% | - |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | 24,826 |
Similar linesman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | 24,826 |
Foreign languages spoken by linesmen
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Linesman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
