Gas plumber demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas plumber gender statistics
0.0% of gas plumbers are women and 100.0% of gas plumbers are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Gas plumber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Gas plumber gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,065
Female income
$54,678
Gas plumber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas plumber positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of gas plumbers are female.
Gas plumber 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% |
Gas plumber related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas plumbers 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% |
| Gas Plumber | 100% | - |
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Gas plumber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas plumbers is White, which makes up 68.9% of all gas plumbers. Comparatively, 19.4% of gas plumbers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of gas plumbers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Gas plumber race
| Gas plumber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Gas plumber race and ethnicity over time
See how gas plumber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas plumber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.67% | 6.12% | 1.17% | 15.16% |
| 2011 | 73.64% | 6.15% | 1.53% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 72.97% | 6.68% | 1.35% | 16.34% |
| 2013 | 74.36% | 6.01% | 1.14% | 15.73% |
| 2014 | 73.23% | 6.45% | 1.22% | 16.59% |
| 2015 | 73.18% | 6.24% | 1.35% | 16.86% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 6.18% | 1.37% | 17.75% |
| 2017 | 72.55% | 6.27% | 1.39% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 5.55% | 1.18% | 17.96% |
| 2019 | 73.79% | 5.20% | 1.71% | 16.69% |
| 2020 | 71.19% | 5.56% | 1.79% | 16.62% |
| 2021 | 68.87% | 5.03% | 1.71% | 19.45% |
Gas plumber wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas plumbers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gas plumbers have the lowest average salary at $52,917.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,944 |
| White | $56,350 |
| Black or African American | $52,917 |
| Asian | $53,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,932 |
Average gas plumber age
See how the average age of gas plumbers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas plumber 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 plumber age breakdown
The average age of gas plumbers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the gas plumber population.
Gas plumber age breakdown
| Gas Plumber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Gas plumber educational attainment
The most common degree for gas plumbers is high school diploma, with 46% of gas plumbers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Gas plumbers by degree level
| Gas plumber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Gas plumber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas plumbers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,741 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gas plumbers earn a median annual income of $54,577 compared to $53,088 for gas plumbers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,088 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,577 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,741 |
Gas plumber employment statistics
Company size where gas plumbers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas plumbers work.
Gas plumber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
Gas plumber jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas plumbers are construction, professional and government.
Gas plumber industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 35% |
| Professional | 24% |
| Government | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
Gas plumber turnover and employment statistics
Gas plumber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas plumbers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas plumber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas plumber 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 plumber tenure
The average gas plumber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 gas plumbers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas plumber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Gas plumber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas plumbers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Acoustical Carpenter | 1.75% | 4,652 |
| Gas Plumber | 2.08% | - |
| Construction Specialist | 2.24% | 37,088 |
| Plant Electrician | 2.76% | 26,301 |
| Floor Installation Mechanic | 3.39% | 67,750 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
Similar gas plumber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Acoustical Carpenter | 1.75% | 4,652 |
| Construction Specialist | 2.24% | 37,088 |
| Plant Electrician | 2.76% | 26,301 |
| Floor Installation Mechanic | 3.39% | 67,750 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas plumbers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gas plumber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |