Gas fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas fitter gender statistics
2.5% of gas fitters are women and 97.5% of gas fitters are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Gas fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Gas fitter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,494
Female income
$80,318
Gas fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas fitter positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of gas fitters are female.
Gas fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2012 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2020 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
Gas fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas 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% |
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Gas fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas fitters is White, which makes up 65.7% of all gas fitters. Comparatively, 18.2% of gas fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of gas fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Gas fitter race
| Gas fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Gas fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how gas fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.49% | 10.07% | 1.32% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 70.46% | 10.11% | 1.67% | 14.75% |
| 2012 | 69.79% | 10.63% | 1.49% | 15.12% |
| 2013 | 71.19% | 9.96% | 1.28% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 70.06% | 10.41% | 1.36% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 70.00% | 10.19% | 1.49% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 10.13% | 1.51% | 16.53% |
| 2017 | 69.38% | 10.22% | 1.54% | 16.05% |
| 2018 | 69.37% | 9.50% | 1.32% | 16.74% |
| 2019 | 70.61% | 9.15% | 1.85% | 15.47% |
| 2020 | 68.01% | 9.52% | 1.93% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 65.69% | 8.99% | 1.85% | 18.23% |
Gas fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas fitters have the lowest average salary at $77,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,744 |
| White | $83,296 |
| Black or African American | $77,746 |
| Asian | $78,503 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,336 |
Average gas fitter age
See how the average age of gas fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas 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 |
Gas fitter age breakdown
The average age of gas fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the gas fitter population.
Gas fitter age breakdown
| Gas Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Gas fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for gas fitters is high school diploma, with 45% of gas fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Gas fitters by degree level
| Gas fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Gas fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $86,395 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gas fitters earn a median annual income of $81,119 compared to $78,860 for gas fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,860 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,119 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $86,395 |
Gas fitter employment statistics
Company size where gas fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas fitters work.
Gas fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Gas fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas fitters are utilities, construction and professional.
Gas fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 17% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Gas fitter turnover and employment statistics
Gas fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas 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 gas fitter tenure
The average gas fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 gas fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Gas fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 Builder | 1.40% | 3,133 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Gas Fitter | 2.08% | - |
| Construction Assistant | 2.24% | 31,209 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | 14,655 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
Similar gas fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Builder | 1.40% | 3,133 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Construction Assistant | 2.24% | 31,209 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | 14,655 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas fitters
- Norwegian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Gas fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Norwegian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |