Plumbing contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Plumbing contractor gender statistics
8.3% of plumbing contractors are women and 91.7% of plumbing contractors are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Plumbing contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Plumbing contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,286
Female income
$63,769
Plumbing contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plumbing contractor positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of plumbing contractors are female.
Plumbing contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2014 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2016 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2017 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2019 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
Plumbing contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared plumbing contractors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Plumbing Contractor | 92% | 8% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Plumbing contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plumbing contractors is White, which makes up 64.3% of all plumbing contractors. Comparatively, 24.3% of plumbing contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of plumbing contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.3%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Plumbing contractor race
| Plumbing contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Plumbing contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how plumbing contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plumbing contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.93% | 4.81% | 1.16% | 17.03% |
| 2011 | 73.71% | 5.77% | 1.12% | 17.04% |
| 2012 | 74.35% | 5.13% | 1.31% | 16.86% |
| 2013 | 74.20% | 4.69% | 1.08% | 17.64% |
| 2014 | 72.78% | 5.07% | 1.09% | 18.62% |
| 2015 | 73.15% | 5.06% | 1.25% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | 72.03% | 5.16% | 1.17% | 19.42% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 5.51% | 1.01% | 20.28% |
| 2018 | 70.49% | 4.67% | 1.23% | 21.42% |
| 2019 | 68.84% | 5.09% | 1.32% | 22.15% |
| 2020 | 67.21% | 5.44% | 1.16% | 21.63% |
| 2021 | 64.33% | 5.08% | 1.40% | 24.32% |
Plumbing contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plumbing contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plumbing contractors have the lowest average salary at $68,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,052 |
| White | $75,585 |
| Black or African American | $68,525 |
| Asian | $78,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,038 |
Average plumbing contractor age
See how the average age of plumbing contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plumbing contractor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Plumbing contractor age breakdown
The average age of plumbing contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the plumbing contractor population.
Plumbing contractor age breakdown
| Plumbing Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Plumbing contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for plumbing contractors is high school diploma, with 29% of plumbing contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Plumbing contractors by degree level
| Plumbing contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Plumbing contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plumbing contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,199 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plumbing contractors earn a median annual income of $76,756 compared to $74,816 for plumbing contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,199 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,314 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,756 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,816 |
Plumbing contractor employment statistics
Most plumbing contractors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where plumbing contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plumbing contractors work.
Plumbing contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Plumbing contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the plumbing contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plumbing contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plumbing contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 4% |
Plumbing contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for plumbing contractors are construction, professional and retail.
Plumbing contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Plumbing contractor turnover and employment statistics
Plumbing contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plumbing contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plumbing contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plumbing contractor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average plumbing contractor tenure
The average plumbing contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 560 plumbing contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Plumbing contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Plumbing contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plumbing contractors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Plumbing Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Painter Assistant | 5.83% | 4,060 |
Similar plumbing contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Painter Assistant | 5.83% | 4,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by plumbing contractors
The most common foreign language among plumbing contractors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Korean is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
Plumbing contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
