Motor electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Motor electrician gender statistics
6.5% of motor electricians are women and 93.5% of motor electricians are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Motor electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Motor electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,401
Female income
$44,900
Motor electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motor electrician positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of motor electricians are female.
Motor electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2011 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2013 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2018 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2019 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2020 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Motor electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared motor electricians 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% |
| Motor Electrician | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Motor electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motor electricians is White, which makes up 71.9% of all motor electricians. Comparatively, 16.1% of motor electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of motor electricians 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%
Motor electrician race
| Motor electrician 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% |
Motor electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how motor electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motor electrician 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% |
Motor electrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian motor electricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino motor electricians have the lowest average salary at $44,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,343 |
| White | $48,173 |
| Black or African American | $44,542 |
| Asian | $48,666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,447 |
Average motor electrician age
See how the average age of motor electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motor electrician 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 |
Motor electrician age breakdown
The average age of motor electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the motor electrician population.
Motor electrician age breakdown
| Motor Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Motor electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for motor electricians is high school diploma, with 36% of motor electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 27%
Motor electricians by degree level
| Motor electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
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Motor electrician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motor electricians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,878 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, motor electricians earn a median annual income of $47,724 compared to $46,219 for motor electricians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,724 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,878 |
Motor electrician employment statistics
Company size where motor electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motor electricians work.
Motor electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Motor electrician turnover and employment statistics
Motor electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motor electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motor electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motor electrician 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 motor electrician tenure
The average motor electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 motor electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Motor electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Motor electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motor electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Mason | 1.40% | 229 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | 27,025 |
| Motor Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Layer | 3.39% | 371 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |
Similar motor electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Mason | 1.40% | 229 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Air Hammer Operator | 2.24% | 27,025 |
| Layer | 3.39% | 371 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |