Boiler mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Boiler mechanic gender statistics
2.4% of boiler mechanics are women and 97.6% of boiler mechanics are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Boiler mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Boiler mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,107
Female income
$41,499
Boiler mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler mechanic positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of boiler mechanics are female.
Boiler mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 98.96% | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 99.06% | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
Boiler mechanic related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
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Boiler mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boiler mechanics is White, which makes up 58.8% of all boiler mechanics. Comparatively, 17.9% of boiler mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of boiler mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Boiler mechanic race
| Boiler mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Boiler mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how boiler mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boiler mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.87% | 11.64% | 4.78% | 14.51% |
| 2011 | 66.76% | 11.15% | 5.38% | 14.06% |
| 2012 | 65.15% | 11.74% | 4.33% | 15.94% |
| 2013 | 65.71% | 10.60% | 5.24% | 16.51% |
| 2014 | 66.17% | 11.38% | 4.28% | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 65.22% | 10.61% | 4.98% | 15.70% |
| 2016 | 66.03% | 10.22% | 5.15% | 15.75% |
| 2017 | 65.78% | 9.42% | 5.99% | 15.42% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 10.80% | 5.34% | 15.80% |
| 2019 | 63.17% | 8.54% | 8.09% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 60.73% | 8.70% | 8.16% | 17.56% |
| 2021 | 58.79% | 10.68% | 7.67% | 17.87% |
Boiler mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white boiler mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boiler mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,578 |
| White | $48,210 |
| Black or African American | $42,669 |
| Asian | $44,247 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,022 |
Average boiler mechanic age
See how the average age of boiler mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boiler mechanic 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 mechanic age breakdown
The average age of boiler mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the boiler mechanic population.
Boiler mechanic age breakdown
| Boiler Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Boiler mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for boiler mechanics is high school diploma, with 45% of boiler mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Boiler mechanics by degree level
| Boiler mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Boiler mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boiler mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,271 annually. With a Associate degree, boiler mechanics earn a median annual income of $42,399 compared to $40,277 for boiler mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,271 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,399 |
Boiler mechanic employment statistics
Most boiler mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where boiler mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boiler mechanics work.
Boiler mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Boiler mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the boiler mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boiler mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boiler mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Boiler mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for boiler mechanics are manufacturing, education and construction.
Boiler mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Boiler mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Boiler mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boiler mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boiler mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boiler mechanic 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 mechanic tenure
The average boiler mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 boiler mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Boiler mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Boiler mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boiler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Mechanic | 4.19% | - |
| Refiner Operator | 4.62% | 32,426 |
| Hydroelectric Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,456 |
| Hydrotreater Operator | 10.89% | 26,742 |
Similar boiler mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refiner Operator | 4.62% | 32,426 |
| Hydroelectric Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,456 |
| Hydrotreater Operator | 10.89% | 26,742 |
Foreign languages spoken by boiler mechanics
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Carrier, 14.3%
Boiler mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |