Utility service worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Utility service worker gender statistics
15.2% of utility service workers are women and 84.8% of utility service workers are men.
- Male, 84.8%
- Female, 15.2%
Utility service worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.8% |
| Female | 15.2% |
Utility service worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,642
Female income
$30,162
Utility service worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility service worker positions over time. Currently, 15.2% of utility service workers are female.
Utility service worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 87.43% | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2015 | 86.93% | 13.07% |
| 2016 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2018 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2019 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2020 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
Utility service worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared utility service workers 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 Service Worker | 85% | 15% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Utility service worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility service workers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all utility service workers. Comparatively, 18.9% of utility service workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of utility service workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Utility service worker race
| Utility service worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Utility service worker race and ethnicity over time
See how utility service worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility service worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.54% | 11.68% | 3.23% | 16.13% |
| 2011 | 65.87% | 11.67% | 3.30% | 16.31% |
| 2012 | 65.84% | 11.12% | 3.56% | 16.68% |
| 2013 | 66.85% | 10.75% | 3.34% | 16.41% |
| 2014 | 67.29% | 10.33% | 3.45% | 16.35% |
| 2015 | 66.39% | 10.70% | 3.22% | 17.12% |
| 2016 | 65.45% | 9.98% | 3.47% | 17.99% |
| 2017 | 66.61% | 10.44% | 3.26% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 66.36% | 10.23% | 3.52% | 17.34% |
| 2019 | 65.04% | 10.19% | 4.03% | 17.84% |
| 2020 | 61.47% | 10.75% | 3.47% | 19.01% |
| 2021 | 60.34% | 10.80% | 4.51% | 18.93% |
Utility service worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white utility service workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utility service workers have the lowest average salary at $30,789.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,054 |
| White | $32,526 |
| Black or African American | $30,789 |
| Asian | $32,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,781 |
Average utility service worker age
See how the average age of utility service workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Utility service worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Utility service worker age breakdown
The average age of utility service workers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the utility service worker population.
Utility service worker age breakdown
| Utility Service Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Utility service worker educational attainment
The most common degree for utility service workers is high school diploma, with 42% of utility service workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Utility service workers by degree level
| Utility service worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Utility service worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utility service workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,357 annually. With a Associate degree, utility service workers earn a median annual income of $32,698 compared to $31,329 for utility service workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,329 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,357 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,698 |
Utility service worker employment statistics
Most utility service workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where utility service workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility service workers work.
Utility service worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Utility service worker jobs by company type
Employees with the utility service worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utility service workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Utility service worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 28% |
Utility service worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for utility service workers are government, health care and education.
Utility service worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Utility service worker turnover and employment statistics
Utility service worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility service workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility service worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility service worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average utility service worker tenure
The average utility service worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 310 utility service workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility service worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Utility service worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility service workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 16,551 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Utility Service Worker | 2.21% | - |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Similar utility service worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 16,551 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility service workers
The most common foreign language among utility service workers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Utility service worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
