Power line lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Power line lineman gender statistics
2.5% of power line linemen are women and 97.5% of power line linemen are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Power line lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Power line lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,970
Female income
$59,907
Power line lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power line lineman positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of power line linemen are female.
Power line lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2011 | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 2012 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2017 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2018 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2021 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
Power line lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared power line linemen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Power Line Lineman | 97% | 3% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Female
100%
75%
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25%
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100%
Power line lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power line linemen is White, which makes up 75.1% of all power line linemen. Comparatively, 13.4% of power line linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of power line linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 1.2%
Power line lineman race
| Power line lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Power line lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how power line lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power line lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.29% | 7.66% | 1.09% | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 75.64% | 8.58% | 1.15% | 11.54% |
| 2012 | 77.18% | 7.59% | 0.47% | 12.17% |
| 2013 | 77.80% | 6.54% | 1.28% | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 75.92% | 7.60% | 0.56% | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 77.59% | 7.35% | 0.91% | 11.30% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 7.13% | 0.59% | 12.49% |
| 2017 | 78.93% | 5.97% | 1.04% | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 78.99% | 7.29% | 0.67% | 10.48% |
| 2019 | 79.12% | 6.43% | 0.58% | 11.36% |
| 2020 | 76.80% | 5.35% | 1.10% | 11.92% |
| 2021 | 75.09% | 5.71% | 1.21% | 13.41% |
Power line lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, white power line linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power line linemen have the lowest average salary at $62,856.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,917 |
| White | $70,812 |
| Black or African American | $62,856 |
| Asian | $70,437 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,181 |
Average power line lineman age
See how the average age of power line linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Power line lineman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Unknown | 36.5 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | |
| White | 38 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Power line lineman age breakdown
The average age of power line linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the power line lineman population.
Power line lineman age breakdown
| Power Line Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Power line lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for power line linemen is high school diploma, with 41% of power line linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Power line linemen by degree level
| Power line lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Power line lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power line linemen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,450 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, power line linemen earn a median annual income of $71,481 compared to $67,442 for power line linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,481 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,450 |
Power line lineman employment statistics
Company size where power line linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power line linemen work.
Power line lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Power line lineman jobs by industry
The most common industries for power line linemen are utilities, construction and manufacturing.
Power line lineman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 21% |
| Construction | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
Power line lineman turnover and employment statistics
Power line lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power line linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power line lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power line lineman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average power line lineman tenure
The average power line lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 power line linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Power line lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Power line lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power line linemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Power Line Lineman | 3.55% | - |
| Facilities Locator | 3.67% | 11,345 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Similar power line lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Facilities Locator | 3.67% | 11,345 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by power line linemen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Power line lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |