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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

GenderPercentages
Male97.3%
Female2.7%

Boilermaker fitter gender pay gap

Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$68,477
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Boilermaker fitter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.20%1.80%
201198.45%1.55%
201298.10%1.90%
201397.56%2.44%
201498.08%1.92%
201598.28%1.72%
201697.78%2.22%
201798.54%1.46%
201897.43%2.57%
201997.65%2.35%
202097.29%2.71%
202197.26%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 titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%
Boilermaker Fitter97%3%

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 racePercentages
White61.6%
Hispanic or Latino22.1%
Black or African American9.2%
Unknown4.2%
Asian1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.38%10.26%1.32%17.84%
201166.35%10.30%1.67%18.65%
201265.67%10.83%1.50%19.03%
201367.07%10.15%1.29%18.41%
201465.94%10.60%1.37%19.27%
201565.89%10.38%1.50%19.54%
201664.80%10.32%1.52%20.43%
201765.26%10.41%1.54%19.95%
201865.26%9.70%1.33%20.64%
201966.50%9.35%1.86%19.38%
202063.90%9.71%1.94%19.31%
202161.58%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.
$72,000
$71,000
$70,000
$69,000
$68,000
$67,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American45
Unknown39
Asian43
Hispanic or Latino39
White4144
American Indian and Alaska Native42

Boilermaker fitter age breakdown

The average age of boilermaker fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the boilermaker fitter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Boilermaker fitter age breakdown

Boilermaker Fitter YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years18%

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 degreePercentages
High School Diploma43%
Associate20%
Diploma20%
Master's6%
Other Degrees11%

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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.
$74,000
$73,000
$72,000
$71,000
$70,000
$69,000
$68,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Boilermaker fitter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees14%

Boilermaker fitter jobs by industry

The most common industries for boilermaker fitters are construction, professional and energy.

Construction

Professional

Energy

Manufacturing

Transportation

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

YearBoilermaker fitter unemployment rate
201016.79%
201115.00%
201211.39%
20139.55%
20147.35%
20155.14%
20165.26%
20174.56%
20183.84%
20193.70%
20205.64%
20216.78%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Boilermaker fitter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year47%
1-2 years24%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years7%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
Patcher1.40%10
Wall Taper1.75%58
Boilermaker Fitter2.08%-
Grommet Worker2.24%19,396
Electric Wirer2.76%11,003
Tile Mechanic3.39%33,411
Tinsmith4.07%613

Similar boilermaker fitter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Patcher1.40%10
Wall Taper1.75%58
Grommet Worker2.24%19,396
Electric Wirer2.76%11,003
Tile Mechanic3.39%33,411
Tinsmith4.07%613

Foreign languages spoken by boilermaker fitters

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Boilermaker fitter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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