Pipe bender demographics and statistics in the US
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Pipe bender gender statistics
4.6% of pipe benders are women and 95.4% of pipe benders are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Pipe bender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Pipe bender gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,707
Female income
$58,327
Pipe bender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pipe bender positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of pipe benders are female.
Pipe bender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2011 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2012 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2013 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2014 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2015 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2016 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2019 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
Pipe bender related jobs gender ratio
We compared pipe benders 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% |
| Pipe Bender | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Pipe bender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pipe benders is White, which makes up 64.6% of all pipe benders. Comparatively, 19.1% of pipe benders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of pipe benders are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Pipe bender race
| Pipe bender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Pipe bender race and ethnicity over time
See how pipe bender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pipe bender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.40% | 10.25% | 1.32% | 14.83% |
| 2011 | 69.37% | 10.29% | 1.67% | 15.63% |
| 2012 | 68.70% | 10.82% | 1.50% | 16.01% |
| 2013 | 70.10% | 10.14% | 1.29% | 15.40% |
| 2014 | 68.97% | 10.59% | 1.37% | 16.25% |
| 2015 | 68.91% | 10.37% | 1.49% | 16.53% |
| 2016 | 67.82% | 10.31% | 1.52% | 17.42% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 10.40% | 1.54% | 16.94% |
| 2018 | 68.29% | 9.69% | 1.33% | 17.63% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 9.34% | 1.86% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 66.93% | 9.70% | 1.94% | 16.29% |
| 2021 | 64.60% | 9.17% | 1.86% | 19.12% |
Pipe bender wage gap by race
According to our data, white pipe benders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pipe benders have the lowest average salary at $56,082.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,649 |
| White | $60,574 |
| Black or African American | $56,390 |
| Asian | $56,960 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,082 |
Average pipe bender age
See how the average age of pipe benders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pipe bender 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 |
Pipe bender age breakdown
The average age of pipe benders is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the pipe bender population.
Pipe bender age breakdown
| Pipe Bender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pipe bender educational attainment
The most common degree for pipe benders is high school diploma, with 53% of pipe benders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Pipe benders by degree level
| Pipe bender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Pipe bender wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pipe benders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $62,914 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pipe benders earn a median annual income of $58,931 compared to $57,229 for pipe benders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,931 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,914 |
Pipe bender employment statistics
Company size where pipe benders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pipe benders work.
Pipe bender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Pipe bender jobs by industry
The most common industries for pipe benders are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Pipe bender industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Automotive | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Pipe bender turnover and employment statistics
Pipe bender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pipe benders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pipe bender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pipe bender 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 pipe bender tenure
The average pipe bender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 pipe benders resumes in Zippia's database.
Pipe bender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Pipe bender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pipe benders 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 Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Pipe Bender | 2.08% | - |
| Chuck Tender | 2.24% | 275 |
| Apprentice To Journeyman | 2.76% | 19,776 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | 14,198 |
Similar pipe bender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Liner | 1.40% | 343 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Chuck Tender | 2.24% | 275 |
| Apprentice To Journeyman | 2.76% | 19,776 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | 14,198 |
Foreign languages spoken by pipe benders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pipe bender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |