Oil heat technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil heat technician demographics by:
Oil heat technician gender statistics
4.8% of oil heat technicians are women and 95.2% of oil heat technicians are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Oil heat technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Oil heat technician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,340
Female income
$28,789
Oil heat technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil heat technician positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of oil heat technicians are female.
Oil heat technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2011 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2012 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2013 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2014 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2019 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2020 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Oil heat technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil heat technicians 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% |
| Oil Heat Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Oil heat technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil heat technicians is White, which makes up 70.5% of all oil heat technicians. Comparatively, 17.2% of oil heat technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of oil heat technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 70.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Oil heat technician race
| Oil heat technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Oil heat technician race and ethnicity over time
See how oil heat technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil heat technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.49% | 5.64% | 2.28% | 12.45% |
| 2011 | 78.82% | 4.93% | 1.53% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 77.09% | 6.40% | 1.97% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 5.88% | 2.04% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 76.48% | 5.76% | 2.03% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 75.81% | 5.24% | 1.77% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 75.14% | 5.83% | 1.83% | 14.98% |
| 2017 | 74.12% | 5.02% | 2.00% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 5.74% | 1.67% | 16.25% |
| 2019 | 75.19% | 4.94% | 2.06% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 71.41% | 5.65% | 2.58% | 15.82% |
| 2021 | 70.54% | 5.23% | 2.27% | 17.17% |
Oil heat technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil heat technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil heat technicians have the lowest average salary at $30,789.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,698 |
| White | $34,844 |
| Black or African American | $30,789 |
| Asian | $33,013 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,520 |
Average oil heat technician age
See how the average age of oil heat technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil heat technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
| White | 39 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 |
Oil heat technician age breakdown
The average age of oil heat technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil heat technician population.
Oil heat technician age breakdown
| Oil Heat Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Oil heat technician educational attainment
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Oil heat technicians by degree level
| Oil heat technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Oil heat technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil heat technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,126 annually. With a Associate degree, oil heat technicians earn a median annual income of $34,919 compared to $32,724 for oil heat technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,724 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,126 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,919 |
Oil heat technician employment statistics
Company size where oil heat technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil heat technicians work.
Oil heat technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Oil heat technician turnover and employment statistics
Oil heat technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil heat technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil heat technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil heat technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average oil heat technician tenure
The average oil heat technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 oil heat technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil heat technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Oil heat technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil heat technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Heat Technician | 1.73% | - |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Elevator Constructor Helper | 3.67% | 13,846 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Cable Crew Backhoe Operator | 3.93% | 91,290 |
| Watch Caser | 8.86% | 252 |
Similar oil heat technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | 24,026 |
| Elevator Constructor Helper | 3.67% | 13,846 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Cable Crew Backhoe Operator | 3.93% | 91,290 |
| Watch Caser | 8.86% | 252 |