Photovoltaic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Photovoltaic technician demographics by:
Photovoltaic technician gender statistics
8.0% of photovoltaic technicians are women and 92.0% of photovoltaic technicians are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Photovoltaic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Photovoltaic technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,131
Female income
$36,377
Photovoltaic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photovoltaic technician positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of photovoltaic technicians are female.
Photovoltaic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2011 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2013 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2016 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2019 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
| 2020 | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Photovoltaic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared photovoltaic technicians 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% |
| Photovoltaic Technician | 92% | 8% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Photovoltaic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photovoltaic technicians is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 36.3% of all photovoltaic technicians. Comparatively, 35.3% of photovoltaic technicians are White and 15.8% of photovoltaic technicians 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%
Photovoltaic technician race
| Photovoltaic technician 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% |
Photovoltaic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how photovoltaic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photovoltaic technician 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% |
Photovoltaic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown photovoltaic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photovoltaic technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,958.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,984 |
| White | $41,143 |
| Black or African American | $36,958 |
| Asian | $39,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,398 |
Average photovoltaic technician age
See how the average age of photovoltaic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photovoltaic technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | |
| Black or African American | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Photovoltaic technician age breakdown
The average age of photovoltaic technicians is 20-30 years years old, representing 58% of the photovoltaic technician population.
Photovoltaic technician age breakdown
| Photovoltaic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 13% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 58% |
Photovoltaic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for photovoltaic technicians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of photovoltaic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 14%
Photovoltaic technicians by degree level
| Photovoltaic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 14% |
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Photovoltaic technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photovoltaic technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,648 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, photovoltaic technicians earn a median annual income of $40,458 compared to $38,580 for photovoltaic technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,580 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,648 |
Photovoltaic technician turnover and employment statistics
Photovoltaic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photovoltaic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photovoltaic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photovoltaic technician 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 photovoltaic technician tenure
The average photovoltaic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 photovoltaic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Photovoltaic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Photovoltaic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photovoltaic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Sledger | 2.24% | 180 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Vinyl Installer | 3.39% | 15,058 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
| Photovoltaic Technician | 8.12% | - |
Similar photovoltaic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Sledger | 2.24% | 180 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Vinyl Installer | 3.39% | 15,058 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |