Maintenance plumber demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance plumber demographics by:
Maintenance plumber gender statistics
3.4% of maintenance plumbers are women and 96.6% of maintenance plumbers are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Maintenance plumber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Maintenance plumber gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,033
Female income
$54,743
Maintenance plumber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance plumber positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of maintenance plumbers are female.
Maintenance plumber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2013 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2014 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2018 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
Maintenance plumber related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance 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% |
| Maintenance Plumber | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Maintenance plumber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance plumbers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all maintenance plumbers. Comparatively, 19.3% of maintenance plumbers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of maintenance plumbers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Maintenance plumber race
| Maintenance plumber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Maintenance plumber race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance plumber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance plumber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.40% | 10.10% | 1.32% | 15.00% |
| 2011 | 69.37% | 10.14% | 1.67% | 15.81% |
| 2012 | 68.69% | 10.66% | 1.49% | 16.19% |
| 2013 | 70.09% | 9.99% | 1.28% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 68.96% | 10.44% | 1.36% | 16.43% |
| 2015 | 68.91% | 10.22% | 1.49% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 67.82% | 10.16% | 1.51% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 68.28% | 10.25% | 1.54% | 17.12% |
| 2018 | 68.28% | 9.53% | 1.32% | 17.81% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 9.18% | 1.86% | 16.54% |
| 2020 | 66.92% | 9.54% | 1.93% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 64.60% | 9.01% | 1.85% | 19.29% |
Maintenance plumber wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintenance plumbers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance plumbers have the lowest average salary at $52,707.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,052 |
| White | $56,686 |
| Black or African American | $52,707 |
| Asian | $53,110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,724 |
Average maintenance plumber age
See how the average age of maintenance plumbers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintenance 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 |
Maintenance plumber age breakdown
The average age of maintenance plumbers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the maintenance plumber population.
Maintenance plumber age breakdown
| Maintenance Plumber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Maintenance plumber educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance plumbers is high school diploma, with 47% of maintenance plumbers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Maintenance plumbers by degree level
| Maintenance plumber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Maintenance plumber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance plumbers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $58,310 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, maintenance plumbers earn a median annual income of $54,626 compared to $52,905 for maintenance plumbers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,626 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,310 |
Maintenance plumber employment statistics
Most maintenance plumbers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where maintenance plumbers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance plumbers work.
Maintenance plumber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Maintenance plumber jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance plumber job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance plumbers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Maintenance plumber jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 12% |
Maintenance plumber jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance plumbers are education, government and health care.
Maintenance plumber industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Maintenance plumber turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance plumber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance plumbers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance plumber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance 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 maintenance plumber tenure
The average maintenance plumber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 459 maintenance plumbers resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance plumber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Maintenance plumber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Block Setter | 1.40% | 1,869 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Maintenance Plumber | 2.08% | - |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,411 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
Similar maintenance plumber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Block Setter | 1.40% | 1,869 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,411 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance plumbers
The most common foreign language among maintenance plumbers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Maintenance plumber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
