Network cable installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Network cable installer demographics by:
Network cable installer gender statistics
2.6% of network cable installers are women and 97.4% of network cable installers are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Network cable installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Network cable installer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,780
Female income
$41,734
Network cable installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in network cable installer positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of network cable installers are female.
Network cable installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2011 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
| 2015 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2021 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
Network cable installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared network cable installers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Network Cable Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Network cable installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among network cable installers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all network cable installers. Comparatively, 17.6% of network cable installers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of network cable installers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Network cable installer race
| Network cable installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Network cable installer race and ethnicity over time
See how network cable installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Network cable installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 12.51% | 4.04% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 11.91% | 3.84% | 14.48% |
| 2012 | 65.30% | 12.29% | 4.15% | 15.38% |
| 2013 | 64.85% | 12.99% | 4.89% | 14.25% |
| 2014 | 65.30% | 12.84% | 4.17% | 14.79% |
| 2015 | 63.47% | 12.18% | 4.91% | 16.77% |
| 2016 | 63.17% | 12.35% | 4.91% | 17.20% |
| 2017 | 62.51% | 12.99% | 5.66% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 61.89% | 11.34% | 4.67% | 19.11% |
| 2019 | 62.52% | 11.36% | 4.71% | 18.10% |
| 2020 | 60.39% | 12.35% | 4.24% | 18.30% |
| 2021 | 57.55% | 13.34% | 6.18% | 17.59% |
Network cable installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown network cable installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian network cable installers have the lowest average salary at $41,435.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,792 |
| White | $43,333 |
| Black or African American | $42,200 |
| Asian | $41,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,182 |
Average network cable installer age
See how the average age of network cable installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Network cable installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Network cable installer age breakdown
The average age of network cable installers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the network cable installer population.
Network cable installer age breakdown
| Network Cable Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Network cable installer educational attainment
The most common degree for network cable installers is associate degree, with 34% of network cable installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Network cable installers by degree level
| Network cable installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Network cable installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, network cable installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,494 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, network cable installers earn a median annual income of $43,345 compared to $41,578 for network cable installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,578 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,345 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,494 |
Network cable installer employment statistics
Most network cable installers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where network cable installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where network cable installers work.
Network cable installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Network cable installer jobs by company type
Employees with the network cable installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most network cable installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Network cable installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 5% |
Network cable installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for network cable installers are professional, technology and telecommunication.
Network cable installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Network cable installer turnover and employment statistics
Network cable installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for network cable installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Network cable installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Network cable installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average network cable installer tenure
The average network cable installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 248 network cable installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Network cable installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Network cable installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of network cable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Pad Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,708 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Television Repairer | 4.78% | 3,591 |
| Network Cable Installer | 6.00% | - |
| Copying Machine Repairer | 6.67% | 33,594 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Similar network cable installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Pad Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,708 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Television Repairer | 4.78% | 3,591 |
| Copying Machine Repairer | 6.67% | 33,594 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Foreign languages spoken by network cable installers
The most common foreign language among network cable installers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
Network cable installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |