Marine pipefitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine pipefitter demographics by:
Marine pipefitter gender statistics
10.3% of marine pipefitters are women and 89.7% of marine pipefitters are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Marine pipefitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Marine pipefitter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,160
Female income
$59,662
Marine pipefitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine pipefitter positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of marine pipefitters are female.
Marine pipefitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2012 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2013 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2014 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2017 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2018 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
Marine pipefitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine pipefitters 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% |
| Marine Pipefitter | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Marine pipefitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine pipefitters is White, which makes up 64.0% of all marine pipefitters. Comparatively, 20.0% of marine pipefitters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of marine pipefitters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Marine pipefitter race
| Marine pipefitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Marine pipefitter race and ethnicity over time
See how marine pipefitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine pipefitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.76% | 10.06% | 1.32% | 15.69% |
| 2011 | 68.73% | 10.09% | 1.67% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 68.05% | 10.62% | 1.49% | 16.88% |
| 2013 | 69.45% | 9.95% | 1.28% | 16.26% |
| 2014 | 68.32% | 10.39% | 1.36% | 17.12% |
| 2015 | 68.27% | 10.18% | 1.49% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 67.18% | 10.12% | 1.51% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | 67.64% | 10.21% | 1.53% | 17.80% |
| 2018 | 67.64% | 9.49% | 1.32% | 18.49% |
| 2019 | 68.88% | 9.14% | 1.85% | 17.23% |
| 2020 | 66.28% | 9.50% | 1.93% | 17.16% |
| 2021 | 63.96% | 8.97% | 1.85% | 19.98% |
Marine pipefitter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,922 |
| White | $61,472 |
| Black or African American | $58,090 |
| Asian | $58,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,838 |
Average marine pipefitter age
See how the average age of marine pipefitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marine pipefitter 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 |
Marine pipefitter age breakdown
The average age of marine pipefitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the marine pipefitter population.
Marine pipefitter age breakdown
| Marine Pipefitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Marine pipefitter educational attainment
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 6%
Marine pipefitters by degree level
| Marine pipefitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
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Marine pipefitter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,772 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,150 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,343 |
Marine pipefitter employment statistics
Company size where marine pipefitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine pipefitters work.
Marine pipefitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Marine pipefitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine pipefitters are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Marine pipefitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Marine pipefitter turnover and employment statistics
Marine pipefitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine pipefitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine pipefitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine pipefitter 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 marine pipefitter tenure
The average marine pipefitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 marine pipefitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine pipefitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Marine pipefitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine pipefitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Liner | 1.40% | 343 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Marine Pipefitter | 2.08% | - |
| Joint Filler | 2.24% | 8,752 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | 11,003 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
Similar marine pipefitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Liner | 1.40% | 343 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Joint Filler | 2.24% | 8,752 |
| Electric Wirer | 2.76% | 11,003 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |