Tower erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Tower erector gender statistics
2.0% of tower erectors are women and 98.0% of tower erectors are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Tower erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Tower erector gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,109
Female income
$33,754
Tower erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tower erector positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of tower erectors are female.
Tower erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2011 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2012 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2014 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Tower erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared tower erectors 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% |
| Tower Erector | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Tower erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tower erectors is White, which makes up 74.8% of all tower erectors. Comparatively, 13.9% of tower erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of tower erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Tower erector race
| Tower erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Tower erector race and ethnicity over time
See how tower erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tower erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.96% | 7.87% | 1.09% | 12.17% |
| 2011 | 75.31% | 8.80% | 1.15% | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 76.84% | 7.80% | 0.47% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 77.46% | 6.75% | 1.28% | 12.30% |
| 2014 | 75.58% | 7.81% | 0.56% | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 77.25% | 7.56% | 0.91% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 77.38% | 7.35% | 0.60% | 12.96% |
| 2017 | 78.59% | 6.18% | 1.05% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 78.65% | 7.50% | 0.67% | 10.95% |
| 2019 | 78.79% | 6.65% | 0.58% | 11.83% |
| 2020 | 76.47% | 5.56% | 1.10% | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 74.75% | 5.92% | 1.21% | 13.88% |
Tower erector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,534 |
| White | $46,670 |
| Black or African American | $37,047 |
| Asian | $46,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,939 |
Average tower erector age
See how the average age of tower erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tower erector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Unknown | 36.5 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | |
| White | 38 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Tower erector age breakdown
The average age of tower erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the tower erector population.
Tower erector age breakdown
| Tower Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Tower erector educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tower erectors by degree level
| Tower erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tower erector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,463 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,528 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,784 |
Tower erector employment statistics
Company size where tower erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tower erectors work.
Tower erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 29% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Tower erector turnover and employment statistics
Tower erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tower erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tower erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tower erector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average tower erector tenure
The average tower erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 tower erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tower erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tower erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tower erectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Installer | 1.73% | 31,151 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Tower Erector | 3.55% | - |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Clockmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,779 |
Similar tower erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Installer | 1.73% | 31,151 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Electrical Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 61,394 |
| Clockmaker Apprentice | 8.86% | 5,779 |