Wind energy technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind energy technician gender statistics
6.4% of wind energy technicians are women and 93.6% of wind energy technicians are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Wind energy technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Wind energy technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,123
Female income
$54,275
Wind energy technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind energy technician positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of wind energy technicians are female.
Wind energy technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2015 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2017 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2020 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
Wind energy technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared wind energy technicians 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% |
| Wind Energy Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Wind energy technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind energy technicians is White, which makes up 68.6% of all wind energy technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of wind energy technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of wind energy technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Wind energy technician race
| Wind energy technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Wind energy technician race and ethnicity over time
See how wind energy technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind energy technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74.42% | 5.71% | 3.18% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 5.77% | 2.53% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 5.28% | 2.81% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 74.77% | 5.57% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 5.94% | 2.67% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.12% | 2.29% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 2.51% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 71.74% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 68.56% | 6.71% | 2.35% | 16.52% |
Wind energy technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white wind energy technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wind energy technicians have the lowest average salary at $56,947.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,864 |
| White | $59,975 |
| Black or African American | $56,947 |
| Asian | $58,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,534 |
Average wind energy technician age
See how the average age of wind energy technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind energy technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Wind energy technician age breakdown
The average age of wind energy technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the wind energy technician population.
Wind energy technician age breakdown
| Wind Energy Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Wind energy technician educational attainment
The most common degree for wind energy technicians is associate degree, with 44% of wind energy technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wind energy technicians by degree level
| Wind energy technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wind energy technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wind energy technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $61,527 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wind energy technicians earn a median annual income of $58,802 compared to $55,186 for wind energy technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,186 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,527 |
Wind energy technician employment statistics
Most wind energy technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where wind energy technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wind energy technicians work.
Wind energy technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Wind energy technician jobs by company type
Employees with the wind energy technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wind energy technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wind energy technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 9% |
Wind energy technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for wind energy technicians are energy, utilities and government.
Wind energy technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Wind energy technician turnover and employment statistics
Wind energy technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind energy technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind energy technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind energy technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average wind energy technician tenure
The average wind energy technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 wind energy technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind energy technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wind energy technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind energy technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Technician | 1.73% | 101,978 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Wind Energy Technician | 3.56% | - |
| Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 16,908 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | 24,826 |
Similar wind energy technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| AC Technician | 1.73% | 101,978 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 16,908 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | 24,826 |