Boilermaker fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Boilermaker fitter demographics by:
Boilermaker fitter gender statistics
2.7% of boilermaker fitters are women and 97.3% of boilermaker fitters are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Boilermaker fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Boilermaker fitter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,477
Female income
$69,026
Boilermaker fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boilermaker fitter positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of boilermaker fitters are female.
Boilermaker fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2011 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2012 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2014 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2018 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
Boilermaker fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared boilermaker fitters 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Boilermaker Fitter | 97% | 3% |
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Boilermaker fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boilermaker fitters is White, which makes up 61.6% of all boilermaker fitters. Comparatively, 22.1% of boilermaker fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of boilermaker fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Boilermaker fitter race
| Boilermaker fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Boilermaker fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how boilermaker fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boilermaker fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.38% | 10.26% | 1.32% | 17.84% |
| 2011 | 66.35% | 10.30% | 1.67% | 18.65% |
| 2012 | 65.67% | 10.83% | 1.50% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 67.07% | 10.15% | 1.29% | 18.41% |
| 2014 | 65.94% | 10.60% | 1.37% | 19.27% |
| 2015 | 65.89% | 10.38% | 1.50% | 19.54% |
| 2016 | 64.80% | 10.32% | 1.52% | 20.43% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 10.41% | 1.54% | 19.95% |
| 2018 | 65.26% | 9.70% | 1.33% | 20.64% |
| 2019 | 66.50% | 9.35% | 1.86% | 19.38% |
| 2020 | 63.90% | 9.71% | 1.94% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 61.58% | 9.18% | 1.86% | 22.13% |
Boilermaker fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white boilermaker fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino boilermaker fitters have the lowest average salary at $67,031.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,310 |
| White | $71,003 |
| Black or African American | $67,306 |
| Asian | $67,813 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,031 |
Average boilermaker fitter age
See how the average age of boilermaker fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Boilermaker fitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | |
| White | 41 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Boilermaker fitter age breakdown
The average age of boilermaker fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the boilermaker fitter population.
Boilermaker fitter age breakdown
| Boilermaker Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Boilermaker fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for boilermaker fitters is high school diploma, with 43% of boilermaker fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Boilermaker fitters by degree level
| Boilermaker fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Boilermaker fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boilermaker fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $73,043 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boilermaker fitters earn a median annual income of $69,559 compared to $68,053 for boilermaker fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,053 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,559 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,043 |
Boilermaker fitter employment statistics
Company size where boilermaker fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boilermaker fitters work.
Boilermaker fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Boilermaker fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for boilermaker fitters are construction, professional and energy.
Boilermaker fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 34% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Boilermaker fitter turnover and employment statistics
Boilermaker fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boilermaker fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boilermaker fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boilermaker fitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 4.56% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average boilermaker fitter tenure
The average boilermaker fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 169 boilermaker fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Boilermaker fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Boilermaker fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boilermaker fitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | 10 |
| Wall Taper | 1.75% | 58 |
| Boilermaker Fitter | 2.08% | - |
| Grommet Worker | 2.24% | 19,396 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | 11,003 |
| Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,411 |
| Tinsmith | 4.07% | 613 |
Similar boilermaker fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | 10 |
| Wall Taper | 1.75% | 58 |
| Grommet Worker | 2.24% | 19,396 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | 11,003 |
| Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,411 |
| Tinsmith | 4.07% | 613 |
Foreign languages spoken by boilermaker fitters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Boilermaker fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |