Boiler demographics and statistics in the US
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Boiler gender statistics
8.8% of boilers are women and 91.2% of boilers are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Boiler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Boiler gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,278
Female income
$39,471
Boiler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of boilers are female.
Boiler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2012 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2014 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2015 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2017 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2018 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2020 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2021 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
Boiler related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler | 91% | 9% |
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Boiler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boilers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all boilers. Comparatively, 16.5% of boilers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of boilers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Boiler race
| Boiler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Boiler race and ethnicity over time
See how boiler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boiler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.30% | 12.70% | 4.66% | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 67.18% | 12.22% | 5.26% | 12.73% |
| 2012 | 65.57% | 12.80% | 4.21% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 66.13% | 11.67% | 5.12% | 15.19% |
| 2014 | 66.59% | 12.45% | 4.16% | 14.09% |
| 2015 | 65.64% | 11.68% | 4.86% | 14.37% |
| 2016 | 66.45% | 11.29% | 5.03% | 14.42% |
| 2017 | 66.20% | 10.49% | 5.86% | 14.10% |
| 2018 | 65.51% | 11.87% | 5.22% | 14.48% |
| 2019 | 63.59% | 9.61% | 7.97% | 15.69% |
| 2020 | 61.15% | 9.77% | 8.04% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 59.21% | 11.75% | 7.54% | 16.54% |
Boiler wage gap by race
According to our data, white boilers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boilers have the lowest average salary at $40,386.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,868 |
| White | $44,660 |
| Black or African American | $40,386 |
| Asian | $41,613 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,983 |
Average boiler age
See how the average age of boilers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boiler 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 age breakdown
The average age of boilers is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the boiler population.
Boiler age breakdown
| Boiler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Boiler educational attainment
The most common degree for boilers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of boilers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Boilers by degree level
| Boiler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Boiler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boilers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,227 annually. With a Associate degree, boilers earn a median annual income of $40,175 compared to $38,511 for boilers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,227 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,175 |
Boiler employment statistics
Most boilers work for a public in the hospitality industry.
Company size where boilers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boilers work.
Boiler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Boiler jobs by company type
Employees with the boiler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boilers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Boiler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 10% |
Boiler jobs by industry
The most common industries for boilers are hospitality, manufacturing and government.
Boiler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Government | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Boiler turnover and employment statistics
Boiler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boilers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boiler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boiler 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 tenure
The average boiler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 393 boilers resumes in Zippia's database.
Boiler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Boiler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boilers 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 | 4.19% | - |
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | 32,777 |
| Assistant Plant Control Operator | 4.80% | 64,038 |
| Petroleum Refinery Worker | 10.89% | 20,143 |
Similar boiler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | 32,777 |
| Assistant Plant Control Operator | 4.80% | 64,038 |
| Petroleum Refinery Worker | 10.89% | 20,143 |
Foreign languages spoken by boilers
The most common foreign language among boilers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Urdu, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
Boiler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Urdu | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
