Retrofit installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Retrofit installer demographics by:
Retrofit installer gender statistics
2.2% of retrofit installers are women and 97.8% of retrofit installers are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Retrofit installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Retrofit installer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,175
Female income
$39,054
Retrofit installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retrofit installer positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of retrofit installers are female.
Retrofit installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2014 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 98.96% | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2018 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2021 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
Retrofit installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared retrofit installers 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% |
| Retrofit Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Retrofit installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retrofit installers is White, which makes up 70.5% of all retrofit installers. Comparatively, 17.2% of retrofit installers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of retrofit installers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Retrofit installer race
| Retrofit installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Retrofit installer race and ethnicity over time
See how retrofit installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retrofit installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.49% | 5.64% | 2.28% | 12.45% |
| 2011 | 78.82% | 4.93% | 1.53% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 77.09% | 6.40% | 1.97% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 5.88% | 2.04% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 76.48% | 5.76% | 2.03% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 75.81% | 5.24% | 1.77% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 75.14% | 5.83% | 1.83% | 14.98% |
| 2017 | 74.12% | 5.02% | 2.00% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 5.74% | 1.67% | 16.25% |
| 2019 | 75.19% | 4.94% | 2.06% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 71.41% | 5.65% | 2.58% | 15.82% |
| 2021 | 70.54% | 5.23% | 2.27% | 17.17% |
Retrofit installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white retrofit installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american retrofit installers have the lowest average salary at $41,745.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,000 |
| White | $47,197 |
| Black or African American | $41,745 |
| Asian | $44,735 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,417 |
Average retrofit installer age
See how the average age of retrofit installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Retrofit installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
| White | 39 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 |
Retrofit installer age breakdown
The average age of retrofit installers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the retrofit installer population.
Retrofit installer age breakdown
| Retrofit Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Retrofit installer educational attainment
The most common degree for retrofit installers is high school diploma, with 47% of retrofit installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Retrofit installers by degree level
| Retrofit installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Retrofit installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retrofit installers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,576 annually. With a Associate degree, retrofit installers earn a median annual income of $47,297 compared to $44,347 for retrofit installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,576 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,297 |
Retrofit installer employment statistics
Company size where retrofit installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retrofit installers work.
Retrofit installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Retrofit installer turnover and employment statistics
Retrofit installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retrofit installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retrofit installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retrofit installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average retrofit installer tenure
The average retrofit installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 retrofit installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Retrofit installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Retrofit installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retrofit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | - |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Line Tester | 3.93% | 52,517 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Similar retrofit installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Line Tester | 3.93% | 52,517 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by retrofit installers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Retrofit installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |