Boiler maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Boiler maker gender statistics
5.7% of boiler makers are women and 94.3% of boiler makers are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Boiler maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Boiler maker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,393
Female income
$60,722
Boiler maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler maker positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of boiler makers are female.
Boiler maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2011 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 93.92% | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2020 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
Boiler maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared boiler makers 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% |
| Boiler Maker | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Boiler maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boiler makers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all boiler makers. Comparatively, 18.4% of boiler makers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of boiler makers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Boiler maker race
| Boiler maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Boiler maker race and ethnicity over time
See how boiler maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boiler maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.86% | 11.88% | 1.91% | 14.70% |
| 2011 | 64.34% | 12.15% | 0.90% | 16.62% |
| 2012 | 61.34% | 11.91% | 1.08% | 20.85% |
| 2013 | 67.62% | 8.64% | 2.34% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.83% | 13.63% | 2.89% | 16.14% |
| 2015 | 64.83% | 9.74% | 0.77% | 21.15% |
| 2016 | 63.69% | 8.32% | 2.61% | 19.63% |
| 2017 | 63.44% | 9.12% | 2.11% | 22.01% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 13.23% | 1.44% | 16.71% |
| 2019 | 67.67% | 10.03% | 1.41% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 68.19% | 7.87% | 0.84% | 18.04% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 10.87% | 1.67% | 18.38% |
Boiler maker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown boiler makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boiler makers have the lowest average salary at $62,211.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,716 |
| White | $70,123 |
| Black or African American | $62,211 |
| Asian | $70,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,937 |
Boiler maker age breakdown
The average age of boiler makers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the boiler maker population.
Boiler maker age breakdown
| Boiler Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Boiler maker educational attainment
The most common degree for boiler makers is high school diploma, with 52% of boiler makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Boiler makers by degree level
| Boiler maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Boiler maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boiler makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $69,971 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boiler makers earn a median annual income of $69,521 compared to $66,440 for boiler makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,521 |
| No Education | $60,535 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,971 |
Boiler maker employment statistics
Company size where boiler makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boiler makers work.
Boiler maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Boiler maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for boiler makers are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Boiler maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Boiler maker turnover and employment statistics
Boiler maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boiler makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boiler maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boiler maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.24% |
| 2011 | 24.63% |
| 2012 | 24.47% |
| 2013 | 21.93% |
| 2014 | 19.48% |
| 2015 | 20.00% |
| 2016 | 13.77% |
| 2017 | 18.24% |
| 2018 | 17.04% |
| 2019 | 16.51% |
| 2020 | 22.82% |
| 2021 | 18.62% |
Average boiler maker tenure
The average boiler maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,986 boiler makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Boiler maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Boiler maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boiler makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Construction Assistant | 2.24% | 31,209 |
| Apprentice To Journeyman | 2.76% | 19,776 |
| Floor Sander | 3.39% | 16,334 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
| Boiler Maker | 8.64% | - |
Similar boiler maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Construction Assistant | 2.24% | 31,209 |
| Apprentice To Journeyman | 2.76% | 19,776 |
| Floor Sander | 3.39% | 16,334 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by boiler makers
The most common foreign language among boiler makers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Turkish, 5.6%
- Hindi, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Boiler maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Turkish | 5.6% |
| Hindi | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
