Utility aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Utility aide gender statistics
26.2% of utility aides are women and 73.8% of utility aides are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Utility aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Utility aide gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,831
Female income
$27,831
Utility aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility aide positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of utility aides are female.
Utility aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.11% | 23.89% |
| 2011 | 74.92% | 25.08% |
| 2012 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2013 | 77.00% | 23.00% |
| 2014 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2015 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2016 | 77.21% | 22.79% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2018 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2019 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2020 | 77.09% | 22.91% |
| 2021 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
Utility aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared utility aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Utility Aide | 74% | 26% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Utility aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility aides is White, which makes up 64.3% of all utility aides. Comparatively, 12.8% of utility aides are Black or African American and 9.9% of utility aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.3%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Utility aide race
| Utility aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Utility aide race and ethnicity over time
See how utility aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.63% | 11.62% | 5.03% | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 69.22% | 13.06% | 4.33% | 10.64% |
| 2012 | 66.68% | 13.16% | 5.46% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 11.44% | 5.32% | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 66.52% | 12.37% | 5.12% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 67.46% | 13.25% | 5.09% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 68.16% | 11.92% | 4.78% | 11.33% |
| 2017 | 67.10% | 13.00% | 5.88% | 9.95% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 11.78% | 5.11% | 9.96% |
| 2019 | 68.15% | 12.70% | 5.70% | 9.18% |
| 2020 | 67.42% | 12.66% | 5.91% | 7.93% |
| 2021 | 64.29% | 12.81% | 5.78% | 9.91% |
Utility aide wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown utility aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utility aides have the lowest average salary at $27,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,179 |
| White | $27,575 |
| Black or African American | $27,462 |
| Asian | $27,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,040 |
Average utility aide age
See how the average age of utility aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Utility aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 23 | |
| White | 28 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Asian | 37 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 45 |
Utility aide age breakdown
The average age of utility aides is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the utility aide population.
Utility aide age breakdown
| Utility Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Utility aide educational attainment
The most common degree for utility aides is high school diploma, with 43% of utility aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Utility aides by degree level
| Utility aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Utility aide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,357 |
| No Education | $27,298 |
Utility aide employment statistics
Most utility aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where utility aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility aides work.
Utility aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Utility aide jobs by company type
Employees with the utility aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utility aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Utility aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 7% |
Utility aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for utility aides are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Utility aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 42% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Utility aide turnover and employment statistics
Utility aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.74% |
| 2011 | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 19.39% |
| 2013 | 16.77% |
| 2014 | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 15.05% |
| 2016 | 14.88% |
| 2017 | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 18.20% |
| 2021 | 16.29% |
Average utility aide tenure
The average utility aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 utility aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Utility aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet Attendant | 4.16% | 44,657 |
| Utility Aide | 4.68% | - |
| Sandwich Artist | 6.78% | 7,813 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Food Service Specialist | 8.43% | 95,112 |
Similar utility aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet Attendant | 4.16% | 44,657 |
| Sandwich Artist | 6.78% | 7,813 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Food Service Specialist | 8.43% | 95,112 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility aides
The most common foreign language among utility aides is Italian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Albanian at 16.7% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Italian, 33.3%
- Albanian, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Utility aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Albanian | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |