Panel installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Panel installer gender statistics
7.0% of panel installers are women and 93.0% of panel installers are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Panel installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Panel installer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,943
Female income
$35,636
Panel installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in panel installer positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of panel installers are female.
Panel installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2012 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2013 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2016 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2021 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
Panel installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared panel installers 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% |
| Panel Installer | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Panel installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among panel installers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 36.3% of all panel installers. Comparatively, 35.3% of panel installers are White and 15.8% of panel installers are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 36.3%
- White, 35.3%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Panel installer race
| Panel installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.3% |
| White | 35.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Panel installer race and ethnicity over time
See how panel installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Panel installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.30% | 8.05% | 1.17% | 18.29% |
| 2011 | 68.68% | 8.17% | 0.76% | 17.55% |
| 2012 | 63.23% | 10.25% | 1.09% | 23.41% |
| 2013 | 61.69% | 10.13% | 0.89% | 24.89% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 8.91% | 1.00% | 25.01% |
| 2015 | 62.75% | 9.58% | 0.72% | 24.55% |
| 2016 | 62.15% | 7.12% | 0.43% | 26.99% |
| 2017 | 61.20% | 9.79% | 1.13% | 25.06% |
| 2018 | 50.28% | 7.91% | 3.95% | 35.03% |
| 2019 | 59.29% | 11.43% | 0.71% | 25.00% |
| 2020 | 51.20% | 12.00% | 1.60% | 30.40% |
| 2021 | 35.26% | 15.79% | 5.79% | 36.32% |
Panel installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown panel installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american panel installers have the lowest average salary at $36,151.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,564 |
| White | $39,829 |
| Black or African American | $36,151 |
| Asian | $38,290 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,052 |
Average panel installer age
See how the average age of panel installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Panel installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | |
| Black or African American | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Panel installer age breakdown
The average age of panel installers is 20-30 years years old, representing 58% of the panel installer population.
Panel installer age breakdown
| Panel Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 13% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 58% |
Panel installer educational attainment
The most common degree for panel installers is high school diploma, with 48% of panel installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Panel installers by degree level
| Panel installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Panel installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, panel installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,143 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, panel installers earn a median annual income of $39,229 compared to $37,581 for panel installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,581 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,229 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,143 |
Panel installer employment statistics
Company size where panel installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where panel installers work.
Panel installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Panel installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for panel installers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Panel installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 31% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Panel installer turnover and employment statistics
Panel installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for panel installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Panel installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Panel installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.57% |
| 2011 | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 19.94% |
| 2013 | 15.90% |
| 2014 | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 10.72% |
| 2016 | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 11.56% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 17.82% |
| 2021 | 11.52% |
Average panel installer tenure
The average panel installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 283 panel installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Panel installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Panel installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of panel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Plant Electrician | 2.76% | 26,301 |
| Tile Mason | 3.39% | 337 |
| Beam Worker | 4.07% | 19,576 |
| Panel Installer | 8.12% | - |
Similar panel installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Plant Electrician | 2.76% | 26,301 |
| Tile Mason | 3.39% | 337 |
| Beam Worker | 4.07% | 19,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by panel installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Panel installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
