Boilermaker pipe fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Boilermaker pipe fitter demographics by:
Boilermaker pipe fitter gender statistics
5.6% of boilermaker pipe fitters are women and 94.4% of boilermaker pipe fitters are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Boilermaker pipe fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,033
Female income
$70,709
Boilermaker pipe fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boilermaker pipe fitter positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of boilermaker pipe fitters are female.
Boilermaker pipe fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2013 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2014 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2016 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2019 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2020 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared boilermaker pipe 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% |
| Boilermaker Pipe Fitter | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Boilermaker pipe fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boilermaker pipe fitters is White, which makes up 61.0% of all boilermaker pipe fitters. Comparatively, 23.1% of boilermaker pipe fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of boilermaker pipe fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Boilermaker pipe fitter race
| Boilermaker pipe fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how boilermaker pipe fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boilermaker pipe fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.76% | 9.93% | 1.31% | 18.84% |
| 2011 | 65.73% | 9.97% | 1.66% | 19.65% |
| 2012 | 65.05% | 10.49% | 1.48% | 20.03% |
| 2013 | 66.45% | 9.82% | 1.28% | 19.41% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 10.27% | 1.36% | 20.27% |
| 2015 | 65.27% | 10.05% | 1.48% | 20.54% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 9.99% | 1.51% | 21.43% |
| 2017 | 64.64% | 10.08% | 1.53% | 20.95% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 9.36% | 1.32% | 21.64% |
| 2019 | 65.88% | 9.01% | 1.85% | 20.38% |
| 2020 | 63.28% | 9.37% | 1.92% | 20.31% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 8.85% | 1.85% | 23.13% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white boilermaker pipe fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino boilermaker pipe fitters have the lowest average salary at $68,261.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,058 |
| White | $73,148 |
| Black or African American | $68,598 |
| Asian | $69,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,261 |
Average boilermaker pipe fitter age
See how the average age of boilermaker pipe fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boilermaker pipe 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 pipe fitter age breakdown
The average age of boilermaker pipe fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the boilermaker pipe fitter population.
Boilermaker pipe fitter age breakdown
| Boilermaker Pipe Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for boilermaker pipe fitters is high school diploma, with 58% of boilermaker pipe fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Boilermaker pipe fitters by degree level
| Boilermaker pipe fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Boilermaker pipe fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boilermaker pipe fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $75,680 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boilermaker pipe fitters earn a median annual income of $71,365 compared to $69,513 for boilermaker pipe fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,365 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,680 |
Boilermaker pipe fitter employment statistics
Company size where boilermaker pipe fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boilermaker pipe fitters work.
Boilermaker pipe fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for boilermaker pipe fitters are construction, energy and professional.
Boilermaker pipe fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 32% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter turnover and employment statistics
Boilermaker pipe fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boilermaker pipe fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boilermaker pipe fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boilermaker pipe 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 pipe fitter tenure
The average boilermaker pipe fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 boilermaker pipe fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Boilermaker pipe fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Boilermaker pipe fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boilermaker pipe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Boilermaker Pipe Fitter | 2.08% | - |
| Air Gun Operator | 2.24% | 30,786 |
| Searchlight Operator | 2.76% | 30,395 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | 2,850 |
Similar boilermaker pipe fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Air Gun Operator | 2.24% | 30,786 |
| Searchlight Operator | 2.76% | 30,395 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | 2,850 |
Foreign languages spoken by boilermaker pipe fitters
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Sami, 33.3%
Boilermaker pipe fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Sami | 33.3% |