Pipeline technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pipeline technician gender statistics
4.3% of pipeline technicians are women and 95.7% of pipeline technicians are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Pipeline technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Pipeline technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,761
Female income
$42,404
Pipeline technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pipeline technician positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of pipeline technicians are female.
Pipeline technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2012 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2013 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2014 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2015 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2016 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2020 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2021 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
Pipeline technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pipeline technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Pipeline Technician | 96% | 4% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Pipeline technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pipeline technicians is White, which makes up 56.2% of all pipeline technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of pipeline technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of pipeline technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Pipeline technician race
| Pipeline technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Pipeline technician race and ethnicity over time
See how pipeline technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pipeline technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.01% | 7.87% | 8.60% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 64.10% | 9.65% | 10.02% | 12.31% |
| 2012 | 65.82% | 8.73% | 9.99% | 11.86% |
| 2013 | 63.68% | 9.46% | 10.07% | 13.20% |
| 2014 | 63.85% | 9.31% | 10.34% | 12.92% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 9.12% | 9.94% | 14.58% |
| 2016 | 63.02% | 9.72% | 10.01% | 13.82% |
| 2017 | 60.79% | 8.38% | 10.58% | 16.06% |
| 2018 | 61.55% | 8.06% | 11.55% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 62.94% | 7.76% | 10.13% | 14.98% |
| 2020 | 58.68% | 9.93% | 10.63% | 14.21% |
| 2021 | 56.22% | 9.64% | 10.44% | 17.03% |
Pipeline technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pipeline technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian pipeline technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,038 |
| White | $44,688 |
| Black or African American | $44,170 |
| Asian | $44,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,853 |
Average pipeline technician age
See how the average age of pipeline technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pipeline technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Pipeline technician age breakdown
The average age of pipeline technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the pipeline technician population.
Pipeline technician age breakdown
| Pipeline Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Pipeline technician educational attainment
The most common degree for pipeline technicians is bachelor's degree, with 33% of pipeline technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pipeline technicians by degree level
| Pipeline technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pipeline technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pipeline technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,491 annually. With a Associate degree, pipeline technicians earn a median annual income of $43,157 compared to $41,139 for pipeline technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,491 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,257 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,157 |
Pipeline technician employment statistics
Most pipeline technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where pipeline technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pipeline technicians work.
Pipeline technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Pipeline technician jobs by company type
Employees with the pipeline technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pipeline technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pipeline technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 3% |
Pipeline technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for pipeline technicians are energy, construction and professional.
Pipeline technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pipeline technician turnover and employment statistics
Pipeline technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pipeline technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pipeline technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pipeline technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average pipeline technician tenure
The average pipeline technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 629 pipeline technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pipeline technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pipeline technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pipeline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnologist | 5.71% | 10,862 |
| Weed Science Research Technician | 7.88% | 49,688 |
| Pipeline Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Similar pipeline technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnologist | 5.71% | 10,862 |
| Weed Science Research Technician | 7.88% | 49,688 |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Foreign languages spoken by pipeline technicians
The most common foreign language among pipeline technicians is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 18.2% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- Vietnamese, 18.2%
- Dakota, 9.1%
Pipeline technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| Vietnamese | 18.2% |
| Dakota | 9.1% |