Instrument fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrument fitter gender statistics
6.4% of instrument fitters are women and 93.6% of instrument fitters are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Instrument fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Instrument fitter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,060
Female income
$39,263
Instrument fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrument fitter positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of instrument fitters are female.
Instrument fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2011 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2012 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2015 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2017 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2019 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
Instrument fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared instrument fitters 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% |
| Instrument Fitter | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Instrument fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrument fitters is White, which makes up 58.7% of all instrument fitters. Comparatively, 27.3% of instrument fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of instrument fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Instrument fitter race
| Instrument fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Instrument fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how instrument fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrument fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.54% | 8.13% | 1.25% | 23.05% |
| 2011 | 63.51% | 8.17% | 1.60% | 23.86% |
| 2012 | 62.84% | 8.69% | 1.42% | 24.23% |
| 2013 | 64.23% | 8.02% | 1.21% | 23.62% |
| 2014 | 63.10% | 8.47% | 1.29% | 24.48% |
| 2015 | 63.05% | 8.25% | 1.42% | 24.75% |
| 2016 | 61.96% | 8.19% | 1.44% | 25.64% |
| 2017 | 62.42% | 8.28% | 1.47% | 25.16% |
| 2018 | 62.42% | 7.56% | 1.25% | 25.85% |
| 2019 | 63.66% | 7.21% | 1.79% | 24.58% |
| 2020 | 61.06% | 7.57% | 1.86% | 24.51% |
| 2021 | 58.74% | 7.05% | 1.78% | 27.34% |
Instrument fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white instrument fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino instrument fitters have the lowest average salary at $38,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,368 |
| White | $39,988 |
| Black or African American | $38,627 |
| Asian | $38,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,524 |
Average instrument fitter age
See how the average age of instrument fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instrument fitter 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 |
Instrument fitter age breakdown
The average age of instrument fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the instrument fitter population.
Instrument fitter age breakdown
| Instrument Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Instrument fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for instrument fitters is high school diploma, with 39% of instrument fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Instrument fitters by degree level
| Instrument fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Instrument fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, instrument fitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,728 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, instrument fitters earn a median annual income of $39,459 compared to $38,904 for instrument fitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,459 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,728 |
Instrument fitter employment statistics
Company size where instrument fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrument fitters work.
Instrument fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Instrument fitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrument fitters are construction, energy and professional.
Instrument fitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Instrument fitter turnover and employment statistics
Instrument fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrument fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrument fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrument fitter 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 instrument fitter tenure
The average instrument fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,576 instrument fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrument fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 57% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Instrument fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrument fitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Specialist | 1.40% | 593 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Instrument Fitter | 2.08% | - |
| Screed Person | 2.24% | 30,319 |
| Low Voltage Technician | 2.76% | 40,465 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Air Duct Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,496 |
Similar instrument fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Specialist | 1.40% | 593 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Screed Person | 2.24% | 30,319 |
| Low Voltage Technician | 2.76% | 40,465 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Air Duct Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,496 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrument fitters
The most common foreign language among instrument fitters is Spanish at 87.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chickasaw at 4.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Chickasaw, 4.2%
- Carrier, 4.2%
- Navajo, 4.2%
Instrument fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Chickasaw | 4.2% |
| Carrier | 4.2% |
| Navajo | 4.2% |
