Telephone installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Telephone installer gender statistics
8.4% of telephone installers are women and 91.6% of telephone installers are men.
- Male, 91.6%
- Female, 8.4%
Telephone installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.6% |
| Female | 8.4% |
Telephone installer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,312
Female income
$41,145
Telephone installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telephone installer positions over time. Currently, 8.4% of telephone installers are female.
Telephone installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2011 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2013 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2015 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2017 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2020 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
Telephone installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared telephone 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% |
| Telephone Installer | 92% | 8% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Telephone installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telephone installers is White, which makes up 57.7% of all telephone installers. Comparatively, 17.9% of telephone installers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of telephone installers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Telephone installer race
| Telephone installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Telephone installer race and ethnicity over time
See how telephone installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telephone installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.14% | 12.02% | 4.08% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 67.06% | 11.41% | 3.88% | 14.80% |
| 2012 | 65.42% | 11.79% | 4.19% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 64.97% | 12.50% | 4.93% | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 65.42% | 12.35% | 4.21% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 63.59% | 11.68% | 4.95% | 17.09% |
| 2016 | 63.29% | 11.85% | 4.95% | 17.52% |
| 2017 | 62.63% | 12.50% | 5.70% | 16.81% |
| 2018 | 62.01% | 10.84% | 4.71% | 19.43% |
| 2019 | 62.64% | 10.87% | 4.75% | 18.42% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 11.86% | 4.28% | 18.62% |
| 2021 | 57.67% | 12.84% | 6.22% | 17.90% |
Telephone installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown telephone installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian telephone installers have the lowest average salary at $40,811.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,447 |
| White | $42,932 |
| Black or African American | $41,664 |
| Asian | $40,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,763 |
Average telephone installer age
See how the average age of telephone installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telephone 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 |
Telephone installer age breakdown
The average age of telephone installers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the telephone installer population.
Telephone installer age breakdown
| Telephone Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Telephone installer educational attainment
The most common degree for telephone installers is high school diploma, with 34% of telephone installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Telephone installers by degree level
| Telephone installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Telephone installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telephone installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,112 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, telephone installers earn a median annual income of $42,945 compared to $40,971 for telephone installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,971 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,945 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,112 |
Telephone installer employment statistics
Most telephone installers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where telephone installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telephone installers work.
Telephone installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Telephone installer jobs by company type
Employees with the telephone installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telephone installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telephone installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 9% |
Telephone installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for telephone installers are telecommunication, government and professional.
Telephone installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 35% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Telephone installer turnover and employment statistics
Telephone installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telephone installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telephone installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telephone 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 telephone installer tenure
The average telephone installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 258 telephone installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Telephone installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Telephone installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telephone 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Pad Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,708 |
| Burglar Alarm Inspector | 4.35% | 17,262 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Telephone Installer | 6.00% | - |
| Cash Register Mechanic | 6.67% | 35,647 |
| Electric Motor Repairman | 7.96% | 1,388 |
Similar telephone installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Pad Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,708 |
| Burglar Alarm Inspector | 4.35% | 17,262 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Cash Register Mechanic | 6.67% | 35,647 |
| Electric Motor Repairman | 7.96% | 1,388 |
Foreign languages spoken by telephone installers
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Telephone installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |