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Transformer demographics and statistics in the US

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Transformer gender statistics

7.3% of transformers are women and 92.7% of transformers are men.
  • Male, 92.7%
  • Female, 7.3%

Transformer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male92.7%
Female7.3%

Transformer gender pay gap

Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$61,115
female-income
Female income
$53,751

Transformer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transformer positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of transformers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Transformer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201090.27%9.73%
201190.21%9.79%
201290.89%9.11%
201392.40%7.60%
201490.98%9.02%
201592.07%7.93%
201692.33%7.67%
201791.88%8.12%
201891.39%8.61%
201991.82%8.18%
202092.21%7.79%
202192.72%7.28%

Transformer related jobs gender ratio

We compared transformers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Timing Adjuster21%79%
Sewing Machine Assembler23%77%
Solderer-Assembler32%68%
Transformer93%7%
Screw Driver Operator98%2%
Liner Installer98%2%
Top Installer99%1%

Transformer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among transformers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all transformers. Comparatively, 13.0% of transformers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of transformers are Asian.
  • White, 62.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
  • Asian, 10.6%
  • Black or African American, 10.4%
  • Unknown, 2.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Transformer race

Transformer racePercentages
White62.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.0%
Asian10.6%
Black or African American10.4%
Unknown2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Transformer race and ethnicity over time

See how transformer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Transformer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.91%12.41%8.24%12.14%
201166.12%12.69%8.17%10.80%
201263.81%13.64%7.57%12.42%
201366.49%11.64%7.15%12.09%
201463.98%11.29%10.54%12.52%
201567.61%10.32%8.59%11.63%
201665.08%11.09%9.57%12.69%
201765.12%11.98%8.75%12.05%
201866.69%10.57%7.43%13.18%
201963.09%12.98%11.81%10.98%
202059.19%8.88%11.43%16.51%
202162.81%10.41%10.62%12.97%

Transformer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian transformers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino transformers have the lowest average salary at $59,307.
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$60,936
White$62,060
Black or African American$60,623
Asian$62,707
Hispanic or Latino$59,307

Average transformer age

See how the average age of transformers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Transformer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown37
White47.555
Black or African American5258
Asian5353
Hispanic or Latino49.550

Transformer age breakdown

The average age of transformers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the transformer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Transformer age breakdown

Transformer YearsPercentages
40+ years73%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years10%

Transformer educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 38%
  • Bachelor's, 28%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Transformers by degree level

Transformer degreePercentages
High School Diploma38%
Bachelor's28%
Associate19%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees7%

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Transformer wage gap by degree level

$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
High School Diploma or Less
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$61,040
Some College/ Associate Degree$60,715

Transformer turnover and employment statistics

Transformer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for transformers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Transformer unemployment rate by year

YearTransformer unemployment rate
201015.52%
201113.10%
201211.85%
201310.61%
20147.45%
20156.10%
20165.04%
20174.96%
20183.86%
20194.69%
20205.04%
20215.81%

Average transformer tenure

The average transformer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 transformers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Transformer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year34%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years3%
11+ years7%

Transformer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of transformers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Mechanical Spreader Operator2.37%60,297
Pen Maker3.41%6,984
Metal Fabricator Apprentice3.66%9,574
Laundry Worker5.06%25,513
Transformer6.00%-
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner20.58%12,763

Similar transformer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Mechanical Spreader Operator2.37%60,297
Pen Maker3.41%6,984
Metal Fabricator Apprentice3.66%9,574
Laundry Worker5.06%25,513
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner20.58%12,763

Foreign languages spoken by transformers

The most common foreign language among transformers is Hmong at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
  • Hmong, 33.3%
  • Japanese, 33.3%
  • Spanish, 33.3%

Transformer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Hmong33.3%
Japanese33.3%
Spanish33.3%

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