Wind turbine installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind turbine installer gender statistics
12.0% of wind turbine installers are women and 88.0% of wind turbine installers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Wind turbine installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Wind turbine installer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,016
Female income
$41,394
Wind turbine installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind turbine installer positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of wind turbine installers are female.
Wind turbine installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2014 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2016 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2017 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2019 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2020 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
Wind turbine installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wind turbine installers 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 Turbine Installer | 88% | 12% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Wind turbine installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind turbine installers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all wind turbine installers. Comparatively, 16.5% of wind turbine installers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of wind turbine installers 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 turbine installer race
| Wind turbine installer 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 turbine installer race and ethnicity over time
See how wind turbine installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind turbine installer 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 turbine installer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,699 |
| White | $48,302 |
| Black or African American | $44,584 |
| Asian | $46,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,297 |
Average wind turbine installer age
See how the average age of wind turbine installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind turbine installer 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 turbine installer age breakdown
The average age of wind turbine installers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the wind turbine installer population.
Wind turbine installer age breakdown
| Wind Turbine Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Wind turbine installer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Master's, 22%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Wind turbine installers by degree level
| Wind turbine installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Wind turbine installer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,849 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,247 |
Wind turbine installer turnover and employment statistics
Wind turbine installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind turbine installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind turbine installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind turbine installer 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 turbine installer tenure
The average wind turbine installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 wind turbine installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind turbine installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 64% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Wind turbine installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind turbine installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Mechanic | 1.73% | 49,991 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Wind Turbine Installer | 3.56% | - |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Similar wind turbine installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Mechanic | 1.73% | 49,991 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Foreign languages spoken by wind turbine installers
The most common foreign language among wind turbine installers is Hindi at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Hindi, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Wind turbine installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |