Plumbing designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plumbing designer gender statistics
12.6% of plumbing designers are women and 87.4% of plumbing designers are men.
- Male, 87.4%
- Female, 12.6%
Plumbing designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.4% |
| Female | 12.6% |
Plumbing designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,645
Female income
$61,370
Plumbing designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plumbing designer positions over time. Currently, 12.6% of plumbing designers are female.
Plumbing designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2012 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2013 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2014 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2015 | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| 2016 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2017 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2018 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2019 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2020 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2021 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
Plumbing designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plumbing designers 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% |
| Plumbing Designer | 87% | 13% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Plumbing designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plumbing designers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all plumbing designers. Comparatively, 10.3% of plumbing designers are Asian and 9.5% of plumbing designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Plumbing designer race
| Plumbing designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Plumbing designer race and ethnicity over time
See how plumbing designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plumbing designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.28% | 3.53% | 8.15% | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 79.35% | 3.53% | 7.93% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 79.78% | 3.75% | 7.09% | 7.77% |
| 2013 | 79.35% | 3.00% | 8.59% | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 77.38% | 3.10% | 9.70% | 8.19% |
| 2015 | 77.86% | 3.35% | 8.31% | 8.79% |
| 2016 | 75.88% | 3.55% | 9.40% | 9.38% |
| 2017 | 76.60% | 2.83% | 9.13% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 77.38% | 3.14% | 8.76% | 8.53% |
| 2019 | 75.84% | 3.39% | 9.27% | 8.82% |
| 2020 | 72.33% | 3.09% | 10.77% | 10.17% |
| 2021 | 72.08% | 3.44% | 10.27% | 9.50% |
Plumbing designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino plumbing designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plumbing designers have the lowest average salary at $56,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,727 |
| White | $60,473 |
| Black or African American | $56,447 |
| Asian | $59,994 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,714 |
Average plumbing designer age
See how the average age of plumbing designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plumbing designer 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 |
Plumbing designer age breakdown
The average age of plumbing designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the plumbing designer population.
Plumbing designer age breakdown
| Plumbing Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Plumbing designer educational attainment
The most common degree for plumbing designers is associate degree, with 42% of plumbing designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 42%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Plumbing designers by degree level
| Plumbing designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Plumbing designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plumbing designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,431 annually. With a Master's degree, plumbing designers earn a median annual income of $69,291 compared to $60,797 for plumbing designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,797 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,431 |
Plumbing designer employment statistics
Most plumbing designers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where plumbing designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plumbing designers work.
Plumbing designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Plumbing designer jobs by company type
Employees with the plumbing designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plumbing designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plumbing designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 2% |
Plumbing designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plumbing designers are professional, construction and technology.
Plumbing designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 40% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Plumbing designer turnover and employment statistics
Plumbing designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plumbing designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plumbing designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plumbing designer 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 plumbing designer tenure
The average plumbing designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 561 plumbing designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plumbing designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Plumbing designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plumbing designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 14,393 |
| Plumbing Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Alternative Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 3,832 |
| Senior Project Manager/Design Engineer | 6.39% | 52,493 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Similar plumbing designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 14,393 |
| Alternative Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 3,832 |
| Senior Project Manager/Design Engineer | 6.39% | 52,493 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by plumbing designers
- Carrier, 77.8%
- Spanish, 22.2%
Plumbing designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 77.8% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
