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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Transformer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,115
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.
Transformer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2013 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2014 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2016 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2017 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2018 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2019 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2020 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2021 | 92.72% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Transformer | 93% | 7% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.91% | 12.41% | 8.24% | 12.14% |
| 2011 | 66.12% | 12.69% | 8.17% | 10.80% |
| 2012 | 63.81% | 13.64% | 7.57% | 12.42% |
| 2013 | 66.49% | 11.64% | 7.15% | 12.09% |
| 2014 | 63.98% | 11.29% | 10.54% | 12.52% |
| 2015 | 67.61% | 10.32% | 8.59% | 11.63% |
| 2016 | 65.08% | 11.09% | 9.57% | 12.69% |
| 2017 | 65.12% | 11.98% | 8.75% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | 66.69% | 10.57% | 7.43% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 63.09% | 12.98% | 11.81% | 10.98% |
| 2020 | 59.19% | 8.88% | 11.43% | 16.51% |
| 2021 | 62.81% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Transformer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Transformer age breakdown
The average age of transformers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the transformer population.
Transformer age breakdown
| Transformer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Transformer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Transformers by degree level
| Transformer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Transformer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Transformer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average transformer tenure
The average transformer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 transformers resumes in Zippia's database.
Transformer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Pen Maker | 3.41% | 6,984 |
| Metal Fabricator Apprentice | 3.66% | 9,574 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Transformer | 6.00% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar transformer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Pen Maker | 3.41% | 6,984 |
| Metal Fabricator Apprentice | 3.66% | 9,574 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 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 language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |