Industrial insulator demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial insulator demographics by:
Industrial insulator gender statistics
6.3% of industrial insulators are women and 93.8% of industrial insulators are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Industrial insulator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Industrial insulator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,436
Female income
$33,823
Industrial insulator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial insulator positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of industrial insulators are female.
Industrial insulator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2012 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2016 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2017 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2018 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
| 2019 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2020 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Industrial insulator related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial insulators 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% |
| Industrial Insulator | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
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Industrial insulator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial insulators is White, which makes up 48.3% of all industrial insulators. Comparatively, 34.1% of industrial insulators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of industrial insulators are Black or African American.
- White, 48.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.1%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Industrial insulator race
| Industrial insulator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Industrial insulator race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial insulator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial insulator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.54% | 10.48% | 1.03% | 28.47% |
| 2011 | 58.87% | 10.75% | 2.80% | 25.35% |
| 2012 | 59.02% | 10.39% | 1.16% | 26.90% |
| 2013 | 58.11% | 10.13% | 0.85% | 26.89% |
| 2014 | 57.32% | 8.23% | 1.53% | 30.70% |
| 2015 | 54.66% | 10.30% | 2.11% | 28.43% |
| 2016 | 54.75% | 12.78% | 0.43% | 29.02% |
| 2017 | 55.70% | 8.55% | 1.38% | 31.58% |
| 2018 | 54.54% | 11.33% | 0.45% | 30.88% |
| 2019 | 55.88% | 9.00% | 2.79% | 30.36% |
| 2020 | 56.95% | 6.23% | 2.14% | 30.86% |
| 2021 | 48.26% | 8.75% | 2.27% | 34.10% |
Industrial insulator wage gap by race
According to our data, white industrial insulators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial insulators have the lowest average salary at $35,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,089 |
| White | $40,247 |
| Black or African American | $35,094 |
| Asian | $39,259 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,699 |
Average industrial insulator age
See how the average age of industrial insulators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Industrial insulator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Industrial insulator age breakdown
The average age of industrial insulators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the industrial insulator population.
Industrial insulator age breakdown
| Industrial Insulator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Industrial insulator educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial insulators is high school diploma, with 40% of industrial insulators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Industrial insulators by degree level
| Industrial insulator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Industrial insulator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,810 |
| No Education | $36,086 |
Industrial insulator employment statistics
Company size where industrial insulators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial insulators work.
Industrial insulator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Industrial insulator jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial insulators are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Industrial insulator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Industrial insulator turnover and employment statistics
Industrial insulator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial insulators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial insulator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial insulator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.38% |
| 2011 | 17.28% |
| 2012 | 14.45% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 8.06% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 4.50% |
| 2020 | 6.56% |
| 2021 | 7.19% |
Average industrial insulator tenure
The average industrial insulator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 industrial insulators resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial insulator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Industrial insulator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial insulators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Chimney Mason | 1.40% | 292 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Pole Setter | 2.24% | 1,853 |
| Industrial Insulator | 2.58% | - |
| Senior Electrician | 2.76% | 17,633 |
| Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 16,897 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar industrial insulator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Chimney Mason | 1.40% | 292 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Pole Setter | 2.24% | 1,853 |
| Senior Electrician | 2.76% | 17,633 |
| Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 16,897 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial insulators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Industrial insulator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
