Gas meter installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas meter installer gender statistics
7.7% of gas meter installers are women and 92.3% of gas meter installers are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Gas meter installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Gas meter installer gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,564
Female income
$39,159
Gas meter installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas meter installer positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of gas meter installers are female.
Gas meter installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.69% | 16.31% |
| 2011 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2013 | 84.20% | 15.80% |
| 2014 | 77.33% | 22.67% |
| 2015 | 78.27% | 21.73% |
| 2016 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2018 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2019 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 2020 | 76.67% | 23.33% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Gas meter installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas meter installers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Meter Installer | 92% | 8% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Gas meter installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas meter installers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all gas meter installers. Comparatively, 16.8% of gas meter installers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of gas meter installers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- Unknown, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Gas meter installer race
| Gas meter installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Gas meter installer race and ethnicity over time
See how gas meter installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas meter installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 12.54% | 1.64% | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 73.25% | 11.47% | 1.27% | 10.64% |
| 2012 | 73.82% | 12.55% | 0.48% | 10.10% |
| 2013 | 68.51% | 10.94% | 1.60% | 15.77% |
| 2014 | 70.20% | 13.72% | 0.55% | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 73.16% | 12.70% | 3.26% | 9.08% |
| 2016 | 72.23% | 12.53% | 1.35% | 11.75% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 10.18% | 1.46% | 9.47% |
| 2018 | 70.16% | 11.01% | 1.46% | 13.21% |
| 2019 | 71.91% | 10.83% | 1.92% | 12.16% |
| 2020 | 70.86% | 8.90% | 1.71% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 11.37% | 2.42% | 16.77% |
Gas meter installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas meter installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gas meter installers have the lowest average salary at $43,408.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,390 |
| White | $50,359 |
| Black or African American | $43,408 |
| Asian | $48,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,093 |
Average gas meter installer age
See how the average age of gas meter installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas meter installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Gas meter installer age breakdown
The average age of gas meter installers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the gas meter installer population.
Gas meter installer age breakdown
| Gas Meter Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Gas meter installer educational attainment
The most common degree for gas meter installers is high school diploma, with 41% of gas meter installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Gas meter installers by degree level
| Gas meter installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Gas meter installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas meter installers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,722 annually. With a Associate degree, gas meter installers earn a median annual income of $55,177 compared to $52,479 for gas meter installers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,722 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,195 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,479 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,177 |
Gas meter installer employment statistics
Company size where gas meter installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas meter installers work.
Gas meter installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Gas meter installer turnover and employment statistics
Gas meter installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas meter installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas meter installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas meter installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.04% |
| 2011 | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 3.14% |
Average gas meter installer tenure
The average gas meter installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 gas meter installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas meter installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Gas meter installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas meter installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blower Mechanic | 1.73% | 33,433 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Gas Meter Installer | 8.62% | - |
| Band Instrument Repairman | 8.86% | 3,464 |
Similar gas meter installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blower Mechanic | 1.73% | 33,433 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Band Instrument Repairman | 8.86% | 3,464 |