Telecommunications installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Telecommunications installer gender statistics
5.6% of telecommunications installers are women and 94.4% of telecommunications installers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Telecommunications installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Telecommunications installer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,260
Female income
$45,096
Telecommunications installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telecommunications installer positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of telecommunications installers are female.
Telecommunications installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2012 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2013 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2016 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2017 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2021 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
Telecommunications installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared telecommunications installers 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% |
| Telecommunications Installer | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Telecommunications installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telecommunications installers is White, which makes up 57.3% of all telecommunications installers. Comparatively, 18.9% of telecommunications installers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of telecommunications installers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Telecommunications installer race
| Telecommunications installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Telecommunications installer race and ethnicity over time
See how telecommunications installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telecommunications installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 11.17% | 4.21% | 16.76% |
| 2011 | 66.72% | 10.57% | 4.00% | 15.81% |
| 2012 | 65.08% | 10.95% | 4.32% | 16.71% |
| 2013 | 64.63% | 11.65% | 5.06% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 65.07% | 11.50% | 4.34% | 16.12% |
| 2015 | 63.25% | 10.84% | 5.08% | 18.10% |
| 2016 | 62.95% | 11.01% | 5.08% | 18.53% |
| 2017 | 62.28% | 11.65% | 5.83% | 17.82% |
| 2018 | 61.66% | 10.00% | 4.84% | 20.44% |
| 2019 | 62.29% | 10.03% | 4.88% | 19.43% |
| 2020 | 60.16% | 11.01% | 4.41% | 19.63% |
| 2021 | 57.32% | 12.00% | 6.35% | 18.92% |
Telecommunications installer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,401 |
| White | $48,424 |
| Black or African American | $46,053 |
| Asian | $44,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,105 |
Average telecommunications installer age
See how the average age of telecommunications installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telecommunications installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Telecommunications installer age breakdown
The average age of telecommunications installers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the telecommunications installer population.
Telecommunications installer age breakdown
| Telecommunications Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Telecommunications installer educational attainment
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Telecommunications installers by degree level
| Telecommunications installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Telecommunications installer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,777 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,449 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,765 |
Telecommunications installer employment statistics
Most telecommunications installers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where telecommunications installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telecommunications installers work.
Telecommunications installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Telecommunications installer jobs by company type
Employees with the telecommunications installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telecommunications installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telecommunications installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 5% |
Telecommunications installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for telecommunications installers are professional, telecommunication and technology.
Telecommunications installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Telecommunication | 14% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Telecommunications installer turnover and employment statistics
Telecommunications installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telecommunications installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telecommunications installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telecommunications installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average telecommunications installer tenure
The average telecommunications installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 627 telecommunications installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Telecommunications installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Telecommunications installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telecommunications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Yard Electrical Person | 3.37% | 66,204 |
| Security Technician | 4.35% | 92,807 |
| Television Repairman | 4.78% | 274 |
| Telecommunications Installer | 6.00% | - |
| Photocopying Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 17,234 |
| Electric Motor Tester | 7.96% | 8,019 |
Similar telecommunications installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Yard Electrical Person | 3.37% | 66,204 |
| Security Technician | 4.35% | 92,807 |
| Television Repairman | 4.78% | 274 |
| Photocopying Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 17,234 |
| Electric Motor Tester | 7.96% | 8,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by telecommunications installers
The most common foreign language among telecommunications installers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Dakota, 7.7%
- Other, 15.4%
Telecommunications installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Dakota | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.4% |
