Boiler technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Boiler technician gender statistics
3.6% of boiler technicians are women and 96.4% of boiler technicians are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Boiler technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Boiler technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,004
Female income
$43,708
Boiler technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler technician positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of boiler technicians are female.
Boiler technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2011 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2012 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2020 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
Boiler technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Boiler technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boiler technicians is White, which makes up 59.5% of all boiler technicians. Comparatively, 16.3% of boiler technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of boiler technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Boiler technician race
| Boiler technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Boiler technician race and ethnicity over time
See how boiler technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boiler technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.54% | 12.42% | 4.89% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 67.43% | 11.93% | 5.49% | 12.47% |
| 2012 | 65.81% | 12.51% | 4.44% | 14.36% |
| 2013 | 66.38% | 11.38% | 5.35% | 14.93% |
| 2014 | 66.84% | 12.16% | 4.39% | 13.83% |
| 2015 | 65.89% | 11.39% | 5.09% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 66.70% | 11.00% | 5.26% | 14.16% |
| 2017 | 66.45% | 10.20% | 6.10% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 65.75% | 11.58% | 5.45% | 14.22% |
| 2019 | 63.83% | 9.32% | 8.20% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 61.40% | 9.48% | 8.27% | 15.97% |
| 2021 | 59.45% | 11.46% | 7.77% | 16.28% |
Boiler technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white boiler technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boiler technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,522 |
| White | $49,811 |
| Black or African American | $44,781 |
| Asian | $46,221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,834 |
Average boiler technician age
See how the average age of boiler technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boiler technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of boiler technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the boiler technician population.
Boiler technician age breakdown
| Boiler Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Boiler technician educational attainment
The most common degree for boiler technicians is high school diploma, with 41% of boiler technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Boiler technicians by degree level
| Boiler technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Boiler technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boiler technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,662 annually. With a Associate degree, boiler technicians earn a median annual income of $44,534 compared to $42,584 for boiler technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,584 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,662 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,534 |
Boiler technician employment statistics
Most boiler technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where boiler technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boiler technicians work.
Boiler technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Boiler technician jobs by company type
Employees with the boiler technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boiler technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boiler technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Boiler technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for boiler technicians are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Boiler technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Boiler technician turnover and employment statistics
Boiler technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boiler technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boiler technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boiler technician 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 technician tenure
The average boiler technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,442 boiler technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Boiler technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Boiler technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boiler technicians 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 Technician | 4.19% | - |
| Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,505 |
| Hydro Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,497 |
| Continuous Operator | 10.89% | 31,966 |
Similar boiler technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,505 |
| Hydro Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,497 |
| Continuous Operator | 10.89% | 31,966 |
Foreign languages spoken by boiler technicians
The most common foreign language among boiler technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
Boiler technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
