Outside plant technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Outside plant technician gender statistics
3.2% of outside plant technicians are women and 96.8% of outside plant technicians are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Outside plant technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Outside plant technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,496
Female income
$41,458
Outside plant technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outside plant technician positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of outside plant technicians are female.
Outside plant technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2011 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2013 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2014 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2015 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2016 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2019 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2020 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2021 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
Outside plant technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared outside plant technicians 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% |
| Outside Plant Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Outside plant technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outside plant technicians is White, which makes up 56.7% of all outside plant technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of outside plant technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 14.8% of outside plant technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 14.8%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Outside plant technician race
| Outside plant technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Outside plant technician race and ethnicity over time
See how outside plant technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outside plant technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.15% | 14.02% | 4.02% | 14.82% |
| 2011 | 66.08% | 13.41% | 3.82% | 13.87% |
| 2012 | 64.43% | 13.79% | 4.13% | 14.77% |
| 2013 | 63.98% | 14.50% | 4.87% | 13.64% |
| 2014 | 64.43% | 14.35% | 4.15% | 14.17% |
| 2015 | 62.61% | 13.68% | 4.89% | 16.15% |
| 2016 | 62.31% | 13.85% | 4.89% | 16.59% |
| 2017 | 61.64% | 14.50% | 5.64% | 15.88% |
| 2018 | 61.02% | 12.84% | 4.65% | 18.50% |
| 2019 | 61.65% | 12.87% | 4.69% | 17.49% |
| 2020 | 59.52% | 13.86% | 4.22% | 17.69% |
| 2021 | 56.68% | 14.84% | 6.16% | 16.97% |
Outside plant technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown outside plant technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian outside plant technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,883.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,515 |
| White | $44,593 |
| Black or African American | $42,359 |
| Asian | $40,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,293 |
Average outside plant technician age
See how the average age of outside plant technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outside plant technician 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 |
Outside plant technician age breakdown
The average age of outside plant technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the outside plant technician population.
Outside plant technician age breakdown
| Outside Plant Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Outside plant technician educational attainment
The most common degree for outside plant technicians is associate degree, with 38% of outside plant technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Outside plant technicians by degree level
| Outside plant technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Outside plant technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outside plant technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,916 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, outside plant technicians earn a median annual income of $44,617 compared to $41,158 for outside plant technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,158 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,617 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,916 |
Outside plant technician employment statistics
Most outside plant technicians work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where outside plant technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outside plant technicians work.
Outside plant technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Outside plant technician jobs by company type
Employees with the outside plant technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outside plant technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Outside plant technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 4% |
Outside plant technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for outside plant technicians are telecommunication, technology and manufacturing.
Outside plant technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 31% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Outside plant technician turnover and employment statistics
Outside plant technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outside plant technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outside plant technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outside plant technician 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 outside plant technician tenure
The average outside plant technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,502 outside plant technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Outside plant technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Outside plant technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outside plant technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,982 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Television Servicer | 4.78% | 2,068 |
| Outside Plant Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Office Machine Servicer | 6.67% | 63,074 |
| Ac/Dc Motor Repair Person | 7.96% | 47,231 |
Similar outside plant technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,982 |
| Security Installation Technician | 4.35% | 91,527 |
| Television Servicer | 4.78% | 2,068 |
| Office Machine Servicer | 6.67% | 63,074 |
| Ac/Dc Motor Repair Person | 7.96% | 47,231 |
Foreign languages spoken by outside plant technicians
The most common foreign language among outside plant technicians is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 23.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- Carrier, 23.5%
- Korean, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
Outside plant technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| Carrier | 23.5% |
| Korean | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
