Relay technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Relay technician gender statistics
7.5% of relay technicians are women and 92.5% of relay technicians are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Relay technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Relay technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,197
Female income
$72,673
Relay technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relay technician positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of relay technicians are female.
Relay technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 2013 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2018 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2019 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2020 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2021 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
Relay technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared relay 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% |
| Relay Technician | 92% | 8% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Relay technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relay technicians is White, which makes up 69.0% of all relay technicians. Comparatively, 13.9% of relay technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of relay technicians are Unknown.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Relay technician race
| Relay technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Relay technician race and ethnicity over time
See how relay technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relay technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.42% | 5.49% | 1.83% | 8.42% |
| 2011 | 76.92% | 7.37% | 4.17% | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 74.83% | 8.61% | 0.66% | 9.27% |
| 2013 | 74.60% | 7.54% | 1.98% | 11.51% |
| 2014 | 83.40% | 5.39% | 2.07% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 11.35% | 3.06% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 67.89% | 11.93% | 2.75% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 74.46% | 8.70% | 2.17% | 12.50% |
| 2018 | 73.44% | 6.50% | 3.25% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 74.86% | 4.05% | 3.24% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 66.67% | 7.05% | 4.07% | 17.07% |
| 2021 | 68.98% | 5.54% | 3.88% | 13.85% |
Relay technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white relay technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown relay technicians have the lowest average salary at $72,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,360 |
| White | $74,920 |
| Black or African American | $74,904 |
| Asian | $74,127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,703 |
Average relay technician age
See how the average age of relay technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Relay technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 36.5 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Relay technician age breakdown
The average age of relay technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the relay technician population.
Relay technician age breakdown
| Relay Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Relay technician educational attainment
The most common degree for relay technicians is associate degree, with 43% of relay technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Relay technicians by degree level
| Relay technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Relay technician employment statistics
Most relay technicians work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where relay technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relay technicians work.
Relay technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Relay technician jobs by company type
Employees with the relay technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most relay technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Relay technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 11% |
Relay technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for relay technicians are utilities, energy and manufacturing.
Relay technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 26% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Relay technician turnover and employment statistics
Relay technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relay technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relay technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relay technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 4.59% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 2.74% |
| 2019 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average relay technician tenure
The average relay technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 relay technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Relay technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Relay technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relay 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Relay Technician | 3.37% | - |
| Fire Alarm Technician | 4.35% | 44,529 |
| Satellite Installer | 4.78% | 19,231 |
| Field Installer | 6.00% | 73,311 |
| Computer Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 30,737 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Similar relay technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm Technician | 4.35% | 44,529 |
| Satellite Installer | 4.78% | 19,231 |
| Field Installer | 6.00% | 73,311 |
| Computer Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 30,737 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Foreign languages spoken by relay technicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Relay technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |