Drain technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Drain technician gender statistics
0.0% of drain technicians are women and 100.0% of drain technicians are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Drain technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Drain technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,497
Female income
$60,383
Drain technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drain technician positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of drain technicians are female.
Drain technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Drain technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared drain technicians 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% |
| Drain Technician | 100% | - |
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Drain technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drain technicians is White, which makes up 66.2% of all drain technicians. Comparatively, 18.4% of drain technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of drain technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Drain technician race
| Drain technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Drain technician race and ethnicity over time
See how drain technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drain technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.00% | 9.00% | 1.43% | 14.14% |
| 2011 | 70.97% | 9.04% | 1.78% | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 70.30% | 9.57% | 1.61% | 15.32% |
| 2013 | 71.70% | 8.89% | 1.40% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 70.57% | 9.34% | 1.48% | 15.56% |
| 2015 | 70.51% | 9.12% | 1.60% | 15.84% |
| 2016 | 69.42% | 9.06% | 1.63% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 69.89% | 9.15% | 1.65% | 16.25% |
| 2018 | 69.88% | 8.44% | 1.44% | 16.94% |
| 2019 | 71.12% | 8.09% | 1.97% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 8.45% | 2.04% | 15.60% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 7.92% | 1.97% | 18.43% |
Drain technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white drain technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drain technicians have the lowest average salary at $57,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,770 |
| White | $62,817 |
| Black or African American | $57,846 |
| Asian | $58,347 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,867 |
Average drain technician age
See how the average age of drain technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drain technician 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 |
Drain technician age breakdown
The average age of drain technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the drain technician population.
Drain technician age breakdown
| Drain Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Drain technician educational attainment
The most common degree for drain technicians is high school diploma, with 51% of drain technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Drain technicians by degree level
| Drain technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Drain technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drain technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $64,859 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drain technicians earn a median annual income of $60,237 compared to $58,091 for drain technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,237 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,859 |
Drain technician employment statistics
Most drain technicians work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where drain technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drain technicians work.
Drain technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 39% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Drain technician jobs by company type
Employees with the drain technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drain technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drain technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 6% |
Drain technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for drain technicians are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Drain technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Drain technician turnover and employment statistics
Drain technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drain technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drain technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drain technician 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 drain technician tenure
The average drain technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 413 drain technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Drain technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Drain technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Drain Technician | 2.08% | - |
| Construction Helper | 2.24% | 49,381 |
| Electrician Helper | 2.76% | 27,886 |
| Granite Installer | 3.39% | 15,088 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
Similar drain technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Construction Helper | 2.24% | 49,381 |
| Electrician Helper | 2.76% | 27,886 |
| Granite Installer | 3.39% | 15,088 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by drain technicians
The most common foreign language among drain technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Drain technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
