Boiler fireman demographics and statistics in the US
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Boiler fireman demographics by:
Boiler fireman gender statistics
2.2% of boiler firemen are women and 97.8% of boiler firemen are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Boiler fireman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Boiler fireman gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,820
Female income
$45,813
Boiler fireman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler fireman positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of boiler firemen are female.
Boiler fireman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 99.07% | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 99.16% | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2020 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 97.83% | 2.17% |
Boiler fireman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Fireman | 98% | 2% |
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Boiler fireman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boiler firemen is White, which makes up 67.3% of all boiler firemen. Comparatively, 12.1% of boiler firemen are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of boiler firemen are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Boiler fireman race
| Boiler fireman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Boiler fireman race and ethnicity over time
See how boiler fireman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boiler fireman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.38% | 9.90% | 4.01% | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 75.26% | 9.42% | 4.62% | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 10.00% | 3.57% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 74.22% | 8.86% | 4.48% | 10.74% |
| 2014 | 74.67% | 9.65% | 3.52% | 9.65% |
| 2015 | 73.73% | 8.88% | 4.22% | 9.93% |
| 2016 | 74.53% | 8.49% | 4.38% | 9.98% |
| 2017 | 74.29% | 7.68% | 5.22% | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 9.07% | 4.58% | 10.04% |
| 2019 | 71.67% | 6.80% | 7.32% | 11.24% |
| 2020 | 69.24% | 6.97% | 7.40% | 11.79% |
| 2021 | 67.29% | 8.94% | 6.90% | 12.10% |
Boiler fireman wage gap by race
According to our data, white boiler firemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boiler firemen have the lowest average salary at $47,113.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,232 |
| White | $53,267 |
| Black or African American | $47,113 |
| Asian | $48,865 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,836 |
Average boiler fireman age
See how the average age of boiler firemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boiler fireman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Boiler fireman age breakdown
The average age of boiler firemen is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the boiler fireman population.
Boiler fireman age breakdown
| Boiler Fireman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Boiler fireman educational attainment
The most common degree for boiler firemen is high school diploma, with 33% of boiler firemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 7%
Boiler firemen by degree level
| Boiler fireman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Boiler fireman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boiler firemen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,557 annually. With a Associate degree, boiler firemen earn a median annual income of $46,813 compared to $44,458 for boiler firemen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,557 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,813 |
Boiler fireman employment statistics
Most boiler firemen work for a public in the education industry.
Company size where boiler firemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boiler firemen work.
Boiler fireman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Boiler fireman jobs by company type
Employees with the boiler fireman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boiler firemen prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Boiler fireman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 4% |
Boiler fireman jobs by industry
The most common industries for boiler firemen are education, manufacturing and media.
Boiler fireman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Media | 11% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Boiler fireman turnover and employment statistics
Boiler fireman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boiler firemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boiler fireman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boiler fireman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average boiler fireman tenure
The average boiler fireman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 boiler firemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Boiler fireman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Boiler fireman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boiler firemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Fireman | 4.19% | - |
| Outside Operator | 4.62% | 47,129 |
| Nuclear Station Operator | 4.80% | 29,333 |
| Fire Tender | 10.89% | 3,648 |
Similar boiler fireman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Operator | 4.62% | 47,129 |
| Nuclear Station Operator | 4.80% | 29,333 |
| Fire Tender | 10.89% | 3,648 |