Wire puller demographics and statistics in the US
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Wire puller gender statistics
8.6% of wire pullers are women and 91.4% of wire pullers are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Wire puller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Wire puller gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,078
Female income
$29,763
Wire puller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wire puller positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of wire pullers are female.
Wire puller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2011 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2012 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2014 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2018 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2020 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2021 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
Wire puller related jobs gender ratio
We compared wire pullers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Wire Puller | 91% | 9% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Wire puller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wire pullers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all wire pullers. Comparatively, 17.4% of wire pullers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of wire pullers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wire puller race
| Wire puller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wire puller race and ethnicity over time
See how wire puller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wire puller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.95% | 13.94% | 5.39% | 16.60% |
| 2011 | 63.16% | 14.23% | 5.32% | 15.26% |
| 2012 | 60.85% | 15.18% | 4.72% | 16.87% |
| 2013 | 63.53% | 13.18% | 4.30% | 16.55% |
| 2014 | 61.03% | 12.83% | 7.68% | 16.98% |
| 2015 | 64.65% | 11.85% | 5.74% | 16.08% |
| 2016 | 62.12% | 12.62% | 6.72% | 17.14% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 13.52% | 5.90% | 16.50% |
| 2018 | 63.73% | 12.11% | 4.58% | 17.63% |
| 2019 | 60.14% | 14.51% | 8.96% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 56.23% | 10.42% | 8.58% | 20.97% |
| 2021 | 59.85% | 11.94% | 7.77% | 17.42% |
Wire puller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wire pullers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wire pullers have the lowest average salary at $30,765.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,047 |
| White | $31,238 |
| Black or African American | $30,993 |
| Asian | $31,348 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,765 |
Average wire puller age
See how the average age of wire pullers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wire puller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Wire puller age breakdown
The average age of wire pullers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the wire puller population.
Wire puller age breakdown
| Wire Puller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Wire puller educational attainment
The most common degree for wire pullers is high school diploma, with 60% of wire pullers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wire pullers by degree level
| Wire puller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wire puller wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,065 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,009 |
Wire puller employment statistics
Most wire pullers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where wire pullers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wire pullers work.
Wire puller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Wire puller jobs by company type
Employees with the wire puller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wire pullers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wire puller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 4% |
Wire puller jobs by industry
The most common industries for wire pullers are construction, professional and technology.
Wire puller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 20% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Wire puller turnover and employment statistics
Wire puller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wire pullers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wire puller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wire puller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average wire puller tenure
The average wire puller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 190 wire pullers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wire puller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Wire puller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wire pullers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Pallet Assembler | 3.41% | 17,847 |
| Ground Support Equipment Assembler | 3.66% | 92,857 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Wire Puller | 6.00% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar wire puller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Pallet Assembler | 3.41% | 17,847 |
| Ground Support Equipment Assembler | 3.66% | 92,857 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by wire pullers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Wire puller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |