Piping engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Piping engineer gender statistics
9.8% of piping engineers are women and 90.2% of piping engineers are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Piping engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Piping engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,049
Female income
$107,252
Piping engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in piping engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of piping engineers are female.
Piping engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2011 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2013 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2015 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2017 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2020 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2021 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
Piping engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared piping engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Piping Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Piping engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among piping engineers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all piping engineers. Comparatively, 16.7% of piping engineers are Asian and 7.8% of piping engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Asian, 16.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Piping engineer race
| Piping engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Piping engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how piping engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Piping engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.08% | 3.15% | 14.54% | 5.44% |
| 2011 | 75.14% | 3.15% | 14.32% | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 75.58% | 3.38% | 13.48% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 75.14% | 2.63% | 14.97% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 73.17% | 2.73% | 16.09% | 6.49% |
| 2015 | 73.65% | 2.97% | 14.70% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 71.67% | 3.17% | 15.79% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 72.39% | 2.45% | 15.51% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 73.18% | 2.76% | 15.15% | 6.83% |
| 2019 | 71.63% | 3.01% | 15.66% | 7.11% |
| 2020 | 68.12% | 2.71% | 17.16% | 8.47% |
| 2021 | 67.87% | 3.06% | 16.66% | 7.80% |
Piping engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino piping engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american piping engineers have the lowest average salary at $98,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,202 |
| White | $105,585 |
| Black or African American | $98,129 |
| Asian | $104,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $107,891 |
Average piping engineer age
See how the average age of piping engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Piping engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Piping engineer age breakdown
The average age of piping engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the piping engineer population.
Piping engineer age breakdown
| Piping Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Piping engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for piping engineers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of piping engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Piping engineers by degree level
| Piping engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Piping engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, piping engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $133,547 annually. With a Master's degree, piping engineers earn a median annual income of $122,023 compared to $106,187 for piping engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $122,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,187 |
| Doctorate Degree | $133,547 |
Piping engineer employment statistics
Most piping engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where piping engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where piping engineers work.
Piping engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Piping engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the piping engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most piping engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Piping engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Piping engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for piping engineers are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Piping engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Piping engineer turnover and employment statistics
Piping engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for piping engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Piping engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Piping engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average piping engineer tenure
The average piping engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,068 piping engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Piping engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Piping engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of piping engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental, Safety, & Health Engineer | 3.67% | 75,881 |
| Piping Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Electronic Parts Designer | 6.39% | 69,889 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Similar piping engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental, Safety, & Health Engineer | 3.67% | 75,881 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Electronic Parts Designer | 6.39% | 69,889 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Foreign languages spoken by piping engineers
The most common foreign language among piping engineers is Spanish at 21.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 12.1% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 21.2%
- Carrier, 12.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- German, 6.1%
- Other, 45.4%
Piping engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.2% |
| Carrier | 12.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Other | 45.4% |
