Wirer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wirer gender statistics
50.0% of wirers are women and 50.0% of wirers are men.
- Male, 50.0%
- Female, 50.0%
Wirer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Wirer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,544
Female income
$30,764
Wirer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wirer positions over time. Currently, 50.0% of wirers are female.
Wirer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.37% | 43.63% |
| 2011 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
| 2012 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2013 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
| 2014 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2015 | 50.10% | 49.90% |
| 2016 | 56.27% | 43.73% |
| 2017 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
| 2018 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2019 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2020 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2021 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Wirer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wirers 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% |
| Wirer | 50% | 50% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Wirer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wirers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all wirers. Comparatively, 15.3% of wirers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of wirers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Wirer race
| Wirer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Wirer race and ethnicity over time
See how wirer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wirer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.96% | 9.52% | 2.22% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 74.31% | 9.86% | 2.26% | 10.98% |
| 2012 | 74.17% | 9.76% | 2.30% | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 73.41% | 9.86% | 2.28% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 73.68% | 10.05% | 2.13% | 11.81% |
| 2015 | 72.87% | 10.27% | 2.28% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 72.89% | 9.54% | 2.16% | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 70.80% | 9.39% | 2.53% | 14.55% |
| 2018 | 72.20% | 9.12% | 2.09% | 13.87% |
| 2019 | 72.97% | 8.79% | 2.25% | 13.51% |
| 2020 | 69.51% | 9.45% | 2.16% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 68.25% | 9.01% | 2.29% | 15.29% |
Wirer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wirers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wirers have the lowest average salary at $30,527.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,514 |
| White | $32,458 |
| Black or African American | $30,577 |
| Asian | $32,710 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,527 |
Average wirer age
See how the average age of wirers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Wirer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 52 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Wirer age breakdown
The average age of wirers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the wirer population.
Wirer age breakdown
| Wirer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Wirer educational attainment
The most common degree for wirers is high school diploma, with 41% of wirers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Wirers by degree level
| Wirer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Wirer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wirers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,329 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wirers earn a median annual income of $32,227 compared to $31,450 for wirers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,450 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,227 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,329 |
Wirer employment statistics
Company size where wirers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wirers work.
Wirer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Wirer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wirers are manufacturing, professional and media.
Wirer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Wirer turnover and employment statistics
Wirer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wirers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wirer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wirer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 3.48% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.91% |
Average wirer tenure
The average wirer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 wirers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wirer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wirer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wirers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Steel Placer | 2.24% | 242 |
| Wirer | 2.76% | - |
| Carpet Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,996 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
Similar wirer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Steel Placer | 2.24% | 242 |
| Carpet Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,996 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by wirers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wirer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |