Gas utility worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas utility worker gender statistics
12.3% of gas utility workers are women and 87.7% of gas utility workers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Gas utility worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Gas utility worker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,692
Female income
$39,460
Gas utility worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas utility worker positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of gas utility workers are female.
Gas utility worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.34% | 24.66% |
| 2011 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2013 | 76.03% | 23.97% |
| 2014 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2015 | 68.19% | 31.81% |
| 2016 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2018 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2019 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
| 2020 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
| 2021 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
Gas utility worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas utility 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 Utility Worker | 88% | 12% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Gas utility worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas utility workers is White, which makes up 60.2% of all gas utility workers. Comparatively, 24.3% of gas utility workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of gas utility workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 2.4%
- Unknown, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Gas utility worker race
| Gas utility worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Gas utility worker race and ethnicity over time
See how gas utility worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas utility worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.85% | 10.81% | 1.58% | 16.52% |
| 2011 | 67.98% | 9.75% | 1.20% | 18.20% |
| 2012 | 68.54% | 10.82% | 0.42% | 17.67% |
| 2013 | 63.24% | 9.22% | 1.53% | 23.33% |
| 2014 | 64.92% | 11.99% | 0.49% | 20.60% |
| 2015 | 67.88% | 10.98% | 3.20% | 16.65% |
| 2016 | 66.95% | 10.80% | 1.29% | 19.31% |
| 2017 | 70.25% | 8.45% | 1.39% | 17.04% |
| 2018 | 64.89% | 9.29% | 1.40% | 20.77% |
| 2019 | 66.64% | 9.11% | 1.86% | 19.72% |
| 2020 | 65.58% | 7.18% | 1.65% | 21.80% |
| 2021 | 60.22% | 9.65% | 2.35% | 24.33% |
Gas utility worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white gas utility workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gas utility workers have the lowest average salary at $41,649.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,088 |
| White | $45,019 |
| Black or African American | $41,649 |
| Asian | $44,315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,465 |
Average gas utility worker age
See how the average age of gas utility workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas utility worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Gas utility worker age breakdown
The average age of gas utility workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the gas utility worker population.
Gas utility worker age breakdown
| Gas Utility Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Gas utility worker educational attainment
The most common degree for gas utility workers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of gas utility workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Gas utility workers by degree level
| Gas utility worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Gas utility worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas utility workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,082 annually. With a Associate degree, gas utility workers earn a median annual income of $47,226 compared to $46,002 for gas utility workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,082 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,028 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,002 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,226 |
Gas utility worker employment statistics
Most gas utility workers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where gas utility workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas utility workers work.
Gas utility worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Gas utility worker jobs by company type
Employees with the gas utility worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas utility workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas utility worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 12% |
Gas utility worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas utility workers are energy, utilities and government.
Gas utility worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 24% |
| Utilities | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
Gas utility worker turnover and employment statistics
Gas utility worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas utility workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas utility worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas utility 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 utility worker tenure
The average gas utility worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 gas utility workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas utility worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Gas utility worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas utility 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heater Installer | 1.73% | 15,079 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Gas Utility Worker | 8.62% | - |
| Guitar Repairer | 8.86% | 3,660 |
Similar gas utility worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heater Installer | 1.73% | 15,079 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Guitar Repairer | 8.86% | 3,660 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas utility workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gas utility worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |