Wind turbine erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind turbine erector gender statistics
14.9% of wind turbine erectors are women and 85.1% of wind turbine erectors are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Wind turbine erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Wind turbine erector gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,408
Female income
$37,711
Wind turbine erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind turbine erector positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of wind turbine erectors are female.
Wind turbine erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2011 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2013 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2014 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2015 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
| 2016 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2017 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2018 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2020 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2021 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
Wind turbine erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared wind turbine erectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Wind Turbine Erector | 85% | 15% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Wind turbine erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind turbine erectors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all wind turbine erectors. Comparatively, 15.5% of wind turbine erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of wind turbine erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.3%
Wind turbine erector race
| Wind turbine erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Wind turbine erector race and ethnicity over time
See how wind turbine erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind turbine erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 6.44% | 1.43% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 6.75% | 0.83% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 76.63% | 4.73% | 1.53% | 12.77% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 74.05% | 5.11% | 1.57% | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 76.20% | 6.20% | 1.41% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 75.11% | 4.08% | 1.02% | 15.72% |
| 2017 | 68.06% | 7.63% | 2.01% | 18.56% |
| 2018 | 71.43% | 6.10% | 1.49% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 75.37% | 6.00% | 1.59% | 13.60% |
| 2020 | 69.40% | 7.01% | 1.34% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 70.77% | 5.43% | 1.33% | 15.46% |
Wind turbine erector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown wind turbine erectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wind turbine erectors have the lowest average salary at $39,046.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,378 |
| White | $47,501 |
| Black or African American | $39,046 |
| Asian | $43,818 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,108 |
Average wind turbine erector age
See how the average age of wind turbine erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind turbine erector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Wind turbine erector age breakdown
The average age of wind turbine erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the wind turbine erector population.
Wind turbine erector age breakdown
| Wind Turbine Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wind turbine erector educational attainment
The most common degree for wind turbine erectors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of wind turbine erectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Wind turbine erectors by degree level
| Wind turbine erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Wind turbine erector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wind turbine erectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $50,151 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wind turbine erectors earn a median annual income of $45,587 compared to $41,829 for wind turbine erectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,829 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,587 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,151 |
Wind turbine erector employment statistics
Company size where wind turbine erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wind turbine erectors work.
Wind turbine erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Wind turbine erector turnover and employment statistics
Wind turbine erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind turbine erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind turbine erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind turbine erector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.53% |
| 2011 | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 10.52% |
Average wind turbine erector tenure
The average wind turbine erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 wind turbine erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind turbine erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 68% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Wind turbine erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind turbine erectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | 11,003 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Sheet Metal Apprentice | 4.07% | 11,342 |
| Wind Turbine Erector | 4.79% | - |
Similar wind turbine erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | 11,003 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Sheet Metal Apprentice | 4.07% | 11,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by wind turbine erectors
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Cantonese, 50.0%
Wind turbine erector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Cantonese | 50.0% |