Pipe installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Pipe installer demographics by:
Pipe installer gender statistics
2.3% of pipe installers are women and 97.7% of pipe installers are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Pipe installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Pipe installer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,201
Female income
$50,634
Pipe installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pipe installer positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of pipe installers are female.
Pipe installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 98.72% | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2020 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2021 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
Pipe installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared pipe installers 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% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Pipe Installer | 98% | 2% |
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Pipe installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pipe installers is White, which makes up 60.8% of all pipe installers. Comparatively, 23.8% of pipe installers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of pipe installers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.8%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Pipe installer race
| Pipe installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Pipe installer race and ethnicity over time
See how pipe installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pipe installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.61% | 9.44% | 1.29% | 19.52% |
| 2011 | 65.58% | 9.48% | 1.64% | 20.33% |
| 2012 | 64.91% | 10.00% | 1.47% | 20.71% |
| 2013 | 66.31% | 9.33% | 1.26% | 20.10% |
| 2014 | 65.17% | 9.78% | 1.34% | 20.95% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 9.56% | 1.47% | 21.23% |
| 2016 | 64.03% | 9.50% | 1.49% | 22.12% |
| 2017 | 64.49% | 9.59% | 1.51% | 21.64% |
| 2018 | 64.49% | 8.87% | 1.30% | 22.33% |
| 2019 | 65.73% | 8.52% | 1.83% | 21.06% |
| 2020 | 63.13% | 8.88% | 1.91% | 20.99% |
| 2021 | 60.81% | 8.35% | 1.83% | 23.81% |
Pipe installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white pipe installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pipe installers have the lowest average salary at $49,060.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,859 |
| White | $52,198 |
| Black or African American | $49,277 |
| Asian | $49,677 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,060 |
Average pipe installer age
See how the average age of pipe installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pipe installer 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 installer age breakdown
The average age of pipe installers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the pipe installer population.
Pipe installer age breakdown
| Pipe Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pipe installer educational attainment
The most common degree for pipe installers is high school diploma, with 57% of pipe installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pipe installers by degree level
| Pipe installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pipe installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pipe installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $53,815 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pipe installers earn a median annual income of $51,056 compared to $49,866 for pipe installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,866 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,056 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,815 |
Pipe installer employment statistics
Most pipe installers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where pipe installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pipe installers work.
Pipe installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pipe installer jobs by company type
Employees with the pipe installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pipe installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pipe installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Pipe installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for pipe installers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Pipe installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 32% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Pipe installer turnover and employment statistics
Pipe installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pipe installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pipe installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pipe installer 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 installer tenure
The average pipe installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 pipe installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pipe installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Pipe installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pipe installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Blocker | 1.40% | 49 |
| Drywall Sander | 1.75% | 251 |
| Pipe Installer | 2.08% | - |
| Mat Worker | 2.24% | 19,900 |
| Nuclear Electrician | 2.76% | 19,526 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |
Similar pipe installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Blocker | 1.40% | 49 |
| Drywall Sander | 1.75% | 251 |
| Mat Worker | 2.24% | 19,900 |
| Nuclear Electrician | 2.76% | 19,526 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Metal Ceiling Hanger | 4.07% | 2,825 |