Nuclear electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear electrician gender statistics
7.2% of nuclear electricians are women and 92.8% of nuclear electricians are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
Nuclear electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
Nuclear electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,802
Female income
$52,853
Nuclear electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear electrician positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of nuclear electricians are female.
Nuclear electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2011 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2012 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2014 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2017 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2018 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2019 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2021 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
Nuclear electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear 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% |
| Nuclear Electrician | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Nuclear electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear electricians is White, which makes up 66.1% of all nuclear electricians. Comparatively, 17.1% of nuclear electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of nuclear electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Nuclear electrician race
| Nuclear electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Nuclear electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.77% | 9.84% | 2.25% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 72.13% | 10.17% | 2.28% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 71.99% | 10.07% | 2.33% | 12.92% |
| 2013 | 71.22% | 10.18% | 2.31% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 10.36% | 2.16% | 13.64% |
| 2015 | 70.68% | 10.58% | 2.31% | 13.63% |
| 2016 | 70.70% | 9.86% | 2.19% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 68.62% | 9.70% | 2.56% | 16.37% |
| 2018 | 70.02% | 9.44% | 2.11% | 15.69% |
| 2019 | 70.78% | 9.10% | 2.28% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | 67.33% | 9.76% | 2.18% | 15.42% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 9.33% | 2.32% | 17.11% |
Nuclear electrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear electricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear electricians have the lowest average salary at $52,267.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,727 |
| White | $57,111 |
| Black or African American | $52,391 |
| Asian | $57,754 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,267 |
Average nuclear electrician age
See how the average age of nuclear electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear 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 |
Nuclear electrician age breakdown
The average age of nuclear electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the nuclear electrician population.
Nuclear electrician age breakdown
| Nuclear Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Nuclear electrician educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear electricians is bachelor's degree, with 58% of nuclear electricians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Nuclear electricians by degree level
| Nuclear electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Nuclear electrician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear electricians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,340 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nuclear electricians earn a median annual income of $56,525 compared to $54,566 for nuclear electricians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,566 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,525 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,340 |
Nuclear electrician employment statistics
Most nuclear electricians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where nuclear electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear electricians work.
Nuclear electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Nuclear electrician jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear electrician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear electricians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Nuclear electrician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 59% |
Nuclear electrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear electricians are energy, utilities and professional.
Nuclear electrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Utilities | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Nuclear electrician turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear 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 nuclear electrician tenure
The average nuclear electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 630 nuclear electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 38% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Nuclear electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Tile Layer Roof | 1.43% | 849 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | 16,963 |
| Mixing Plant Dumper | 2.24% | 8,715 |
| Nuclear Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Floor Covering Installer | 3.39% | 31,283 |
| Sheet Metal Worker Supervisor | 4.07% | 22,935 |
Similar nuclear electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Tile Layer Roof | 1.43% | 849 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | 16,963 |
| Mixing Plant Dumper | 2.24% | 8,715 |
| Floor Covering Installer | 3.39% | 31,283 |
| Sheet Metal Worker Supervisor | 4.07% | 22,935 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear electricians
The most common foreign language among nuclear electricians is Spanish at 21.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.8% and French is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 21.1%
- German, 15.8%
- French, 15.8%
- Russian, 10.5%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 31.5%
Nuclear electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.1% |
| German | 15.8% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Russian | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 31.5% |