Gas pit worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas pit worker gender statistics
17.4% of gas pit workers are women and 82.6% of gas pit workers are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Gas pit worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Gas pit worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,131
Female income
$39,028
Gas pit worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas pit worker positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of gas pit workers are female.
Gas pit worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2011 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2012 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2013 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2014 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2015 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2016 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2017 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2018 | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 2019 | 58.20% | 41.80% |
| 2020 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2021 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
Gas pit worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas pit workers 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 Pit Worker | 83% | 17% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Gas pit worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas pit workers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all gas pit workers. Comparatively, 23.8% of gas pit workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of gas pit workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- Unknown, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Gas pit worker race
| Gas pit worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Gas pit worker race and ethnicity over time
See how gas pit worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas pit worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.19% | 10.95% | 1.59% | 15.97% |
| 2011 | 68.31% | 9.88% | 1.21% | 17.65% |
| 2012 | 68.87% | 10.96% | 0.43% | 17.12% |
| 2013 | 63.57% | 9.35% | 1.54% | 22.78% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 12.13% | 0.50% | 20.05% |
| 2015 | 68.22% | 11.11% | 3.21% | 16.10% |
| 2016 | 67.28% | 10.94% | 1.29% | 18.76% |
| 2017 | 70.59% | 8.59% | 1.40% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 65.22% | 9.43% | 1.41% | 20.22% |
| 2019 | 66.97% | 9.24% | 1.87% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 65.91% | 7.31% | 1.66% | 21.26% |
| 2021 | 60.55% | 9.78% | 2.36% | 23.78% |
Gas pit worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas pit workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gas pit workers have the lowest average salary at $41,654.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,614 |
| White | $45,753 |
| Black or African American | $41,654 |
| Asian | $44,891 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,854 |
Average gas pit worker age
See how the average age of gas pit workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas pit worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Gas pit worker age breakdown
The average age of gas pit workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the gas pit worker population.
Gas pit worker age breakdown
| Gas Pit Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Gas pit worker educational attainment
The most common degree for gas pit workers is high school diploma, with 43% of gas pit workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Gas pit workers by degree level
| Gas pit worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Gas pit worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas pit workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,031 annually. With a Associate degree, gas pit workers earn a median annual income of $48,473 compared to $46,961 for gas pit workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,031 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,961 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,473 |
Gas pit worker employment statistics
Company size where gas pit workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas pit workers work.
Gas pit worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Gas pit worker turnover and employment statistics
Gas pit worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas pit workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas pit worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas pit worker 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 pit worker tenure
The average gas pit worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 gas pit workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas pit worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Gas pit worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas pit workers 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 Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Gas Pit Worker | 8.62% | - |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |
Similar gas pit worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Installer | 1.73% | 15,333 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |