Telephone lineman demographics and statistics in the US
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Telephone lineman demographics by:
Telephone lineman gender statistics
4.0% of telephone linemen are women and 96.0% of telephone linemen are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Telephone lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Telephone lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,310
Female income
$65,950
Telephone lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telephone lineman positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of telephone linemen are female.
Telephone lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2014 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 2017 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Telephone lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared telephone 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% |
| Telephone Lineman | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Telephone lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telephone linemen is White, which makes up 62.3% of all telephone linemen. Comparatively, 18.0% of telephone linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of telephone linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Telephone lineman race
| Telephone lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Telephone lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how telephone lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telephone lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 12.07% | 3.90% | 16.30% |
| 2011 | 67.07% | 12.79% | 4.20% | 13.84% |
| 2012 | 66.89% | 12.37% | 4.28% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 67.01% | 10.93% | 3.84% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 66.67% | 11.88% | 4.11% | 14.66% |
| 2015 | 63.72% | 14.39% | 3.97% | 14.79% |
| 2016 | 65.15% | 12.10% | 3.44% | 16.56% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 12.19% | 4.68% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 63.92% | 11.67% | 4.73% | 16.66% |
| 2019 | 64.32% | 12.02% | 4.98% | 16.40% |
| 2020 | 62.91% | 11.68% | 4.26% | 15.80% |
| 2021 | 62.34% | 9.07% | 4.23% | 17.97% |
Telephone lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown telephone linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american telephone linemen have the lowest average salary at $66,610.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,396 |
| White | $70,191 |
| Black or African American | $66,610 |
| Asian | $74,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,207 |
Average telephone lineman age
See how the average age of telephone linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Telephone lineman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Telephone lineman age breakdown
The average age of telephone linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the telephone lineman population.
Telephone lineman age breakdown
| Telephone Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Telephone lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for telephone linemen is high school diploma, with 54% of telephone linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Telephone linemen by degree level
| Telephone lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Telephone lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telephone linemen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $77,167 annually. With a Associate degree, telephone linemen earn a median annual income of $75,454 compared to $68,650 for telephone linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,650 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,167 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,454 |
Telephone lineman employment statistics
Most telephone linemen work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where telephone linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telephone linemen work.
Telephone lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Telephone lineman jobs by company type
Employees with the telephone lineman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telephone linemen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telephone lineman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 17% |
Telephone lineman jobs by industry
The most common industries for telephone linemen are telecommunication, construction and government.
Telephone lineman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 31% |
| Construction | 19% |
| Government | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Telephone lineman turnover and employment statistics
Telephone lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telephone linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telephone lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telephone lineman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 10.18% |
| 2012 | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 7.65% |
| 2014 | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 4.14% |
Average telephone lineman tenure
The average telephone lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 telephone linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Telephone lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Telephone lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telephone 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 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Telephone Lineman | 3.93% | - |
| Time Piece Repairer | 8.86% | 3,720 |
Similar telephone lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Time Piece Repairer | 8.86% | 3,720 |
Foreign languages spoken by telephone linemen
- Carrier, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Telephone lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |