Boilermaker helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Boilermaker helper gender statistics
13.1% of boilermaker helpers are women and 86.9% of boilermaker helpers are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Boilermaker helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Boilermaker helper gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,250
Female income
$35,714
Boilermaker helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boilermaker helper positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of boilermaker helpers are female.
Boilermaker helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2013 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2014 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2016 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2017 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2018 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2020 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2021 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
Boilermaker helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared boilermaker helpers 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% |
| Boilermaker Helper | 87% | 13% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Boilermaker helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boilermaker helpers is White, which makes up 64.9% of all boilermaker helpers. Comparatively, 18.0% of boilermaker helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of boilermaker helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Boilermaker helper race
| Boilermaker helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Boilermaker helper race and ethnicity over time
See how boilermaker helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boilermaker helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.62% | 11.55% | 1.89% | 14.28% |
| 2011 | 65.10% | 11.82% | 0.88% | 16.19% |
| 2012 | 62.10% | 11.58% | 1.06% | 20.43% |
| 2013 | 68.38% | 8.31% | 2.31% | 17.13% |
| 2014 | 63.59% | 13.30% | 2.86% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 65.59% | 9.41% | 0.75% | 20.72% |
| 2016 | 64.45% | 7.99% | 2.58% | 19.20% |
| 2017 | 64.21% | 8.80% | 2.08% | 21.59% |
| 2018 | 65.07% | 12.90% | 1.42% | 16.28% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 9.70% | 1.38% | 15.93% |
| 2020 | 68.95% | 7.54% | 0.81% | 17.62% |
| 2021 | 64.94% | 10.54% | 1.64% | 17.95% |
Boilermaker helper wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown boilermaker helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boilermaker helpers have the lowest average salary at $36,720.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,535 |
| White | $42,126 |
| Black or African American | $36,720 |
| Asian | $42,373 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,892 |
Boilermaker helper age breakdown
The average age of boilermaker helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the boilermaker helper population.
Boilermaker helper age breakdown
| Boilermaker Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Boilermaker helper educational attainment
The most common degree for boilermaker helpers is high school diploma, with 52% of boilermaker helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Boilermaker helpers by degree level
| Boilermaker helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Boilermaker helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boilermaker helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,021 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boilermaker helpers earn a median annual income of $41,712 compared to $39,599 for boilermaker helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,599 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,712 |
| No Education | $35,588 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,021 |
Boilermaker helper employment statistics
Company size where boilermaker helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boilermaker helpers work.
Boilermaker helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Boilermaker helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for boilermaker helpers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Boilermaker helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 21% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Boilermaker helper turnover and employment statistics
Boilermaker helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boilermaker helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boilermaker helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boilermaker helper 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 boilermaker helper tenure
The average boilermaker helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 791 boilermaker helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Boilermaker helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Boilermaker helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boilermaker helpers 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 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Inside Wireman | 2.76% | 25,856 |
| Linoleum Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 5,975 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
| Boilermaker Helper | 8.64% | - |
Similar boilermaker helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Inside Wireman | 2.76% | 25,856 |
| Linoleum Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 5,975 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by boilermaker helpers
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Dutch, 12.5%
Boilermaker helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Dutch | 12.5% |
