Wiring mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Wiring mechanic gender statistics
9.1% of wiring mechanics are women and 90.9% of wiring mechanics are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Wiring mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Wiring mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,774
Female income
$31,781
Wiring mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wiring mechanic positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of wiring mechanics are female.
Wiring mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2012 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2013 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2015 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2017 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2018 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2019 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2020 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Wiring mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared wiring mechanics 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% |
| Wiring Mechanic | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Wiring mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wiring mechanics is White, which makes up 71.9% of all wiring mechanics. Comparatively, 16.1% of wiring mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of wiring mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Wiring mechanic race
| Wiring mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Wiring mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how wiring mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wiring mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.57% | 5.66% | 1.89% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 77.92% | 6.00% | 1.93% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 77.78% | 5.90% | 1.97% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 77.02% | 6.00% | 1.96% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 77.29% | 6.19% | 1.80% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 76.48% | 6.40% | 1.95% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 76.50% | 5.68% | 1.83% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 74.42% | 5.53% | 2.20% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 75.82% | 5.26% | 1.76% | 14.68% |
| 2019 | 76.58% | 4.93% | 1.92% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 73.13% | 5.59% | 1.83% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 71.86% | 5.15% | 1.96% | 16.10% |
Wiring mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,736 |
| White | $33,944 |
| Black or African American | $31,545 |
| Asian | $34,269 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,481 |
Average wiring mechanic age
See how the average age of wiring mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wiring mechanic 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 |
Wiring mechanic age breakdown
The average age of wiring mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the wiring mechanic population.
Wiring mechanic age breakdown
| Wiring Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Wiring mechanic educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 15%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Wiring mechanics by degree level
| Wiring mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Wiring mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,067 |
Wiring mechanic employment statistics
Company size where wiring mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wiring mechanics work.
Wiring mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Wiring mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for wiring mechanics are professional, finance and construction.
Wiring mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Real Estate | 11% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
Wiring mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Wiring mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wiring mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wiring mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wiring mechanic 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 wiring mechanic tenure
The average wiring mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 wiring mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Wiring mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wiring mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wiring mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | 10 |
| Wood Shingle Roofer | 1.43% | 1,333 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | - |
| Floor Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 34,588 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Similar wiring mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | 10 |
| Wood Shingle Roofer | 1.43% | 1,333 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Floor Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 34,588 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Foreign languages spoken by wiring mechanics
The most common foreign language among wiring mechanics is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Vietnamese, 25.0%
Wiring mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Vietnamese | 25.0% |