Utility lineman demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Utility lineman demographics by:
Utility lineman gender statistics
5.3% of utility linemen are women and 94.7% of utility linemen are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Utility lineman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Utility lineman gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,634
Female income
$66,275
Utility lineman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility lineman positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of utility linemen are female.
Utility lineman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2012 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2016 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2017 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Utility lineman related jobs gender ratio
We compared utility 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% |
| Utility Lineman | 95% | 5% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Utility lineman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility linemen is White, which makes up 65.7% of all utility linemen. Comparatively, 14.3% of utility linemen are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of utility linemen are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Utility lineman race
| Utility lineman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Utility lineman race and ethnicity over time
See how utility lineman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility lineman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.21% | 12.72% | 3.48% | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 70.40% | 13.44% | 3.78% | 10.12% |
| 2012 | 70.22% | 13.02% | 3.86% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 70.34% | 11.58% | 3.42% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 70.00% | 12.53% | 3.69% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | 67.05% | 15.04% | 3.55% | 11.08% |
| 2016 | 68.48% | 12.75% | 3.01% | 12.84% |
| 2017 | 66.64% | 12.84% | 4.25% | 13.55% |
| 2018 | 67.25% | 12.32% | 4.30% | 12.94% |
| 2019 | 67.66% | 12.67% | 4.55% | 12.68% |
| 2020 | 66.24% | 12.33% | 3.84% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 65.67% | 9.72% | 3.81% | 14.26% |
Utility lineman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown utility linemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utility linemen have the lowest average salary at $66,935.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,718 |
| White | $70,516 |
| Black or African American | $66,935 |
| Asian | $74,916 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,532 |
Average utility lineman age
See how the average age of utility linemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Utility 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 |
Utility lineman age breakdown
The average age of utility linemen is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the utility lineman population.
Utility lineman age breakdown
| Utility Lineman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Utility lineman educational attainment
The most common degree for utility linemen is high school diploma, with 46% of utility linemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Utility linemen by degree level
| Utility lineman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
Utility lineman jobs you might like
Utility lineman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utility linemen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $77,489 annually. With a Associate degree, utility linemen earn a median annual income of $75,777 compared to $68,974 for utility linemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,974 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,777 |
Utility lineman employment statistics
Company size where utility linemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility linemen work.
Utility lineman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Utility lineman turnover and employment statistics
Utility lineman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility linemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility lineman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility 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 utility lineman tenure
The average utility lineman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 utility linemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility lineman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Utility lineman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician | 1.73% | 10,208 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Utility Lineman | 3.93% | - |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Similar utility lineman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician | 1.73% | 10,208 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility linemen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Utility lineman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |