Plumbing drafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Plumbing drafter gender statistics
17.1% of plumbing drafters are women and 82.9% of plumbing drafters are men.
- Male, 82.9%
- Female, 17.1%
Plumbing drafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.9% |
| Female | 17.1% |
Plumbing drafter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,518
Female income
$50,303
Plumbing drafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plumbing drafter positions over time. Currently, 17.1% of plumbing drafters are female.
Plumbing drafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2011 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
| 2012 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2013 | 81.41% | 18.59% |
| 2014 | 78.51% | 21.49% |
| 2015 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2016 | 82.26% | 17.74% |
| 2017 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2018 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
| 2019 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
Plumbing drafter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Drafter | 83% | 17% |
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Plumbing drafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plumbing drafters is White, which makes up 73.9% of all plumbing drafters. Comparatively, 13.1% of plumbing drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of plumbing drafters are Asian.
- White, 73.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Plumbing drafter race
| Plumbing drafter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Plumbing drafter race and ethnicity over time
See how plumbing drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plumbing drafter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.16% | 3.15% | 5.86% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 80.31% | 3.39% | 5.75% | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 79.57% | 3.19% | 6.43% | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 79.59% | 3.51% | 5.88% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 2.93% | 6.52% | 9.45% |
| 2015 | 79.59% | 3.49% | 5.20% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 3.22% | 5.63% | 9.48% |
| 2017 | 78.28% | 3.32% | 7.03% | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 78.09% | 2.46% | 6.26% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 78.34% | 2.79% | 5.97% | 10.27% |
| 2020 | 76.10% | 2.69% | 5.88% | 10.76% |
| 2021 | 73.89% | 3.03% | 5.73% | 13.06% |
Plumbing drafter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plumbing drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plumbing drafters have the lowest average salary at $52,682.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,526 |
| White | $53,620 |
| Black or African American | $52,682 |
| Asian | $55,789 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,037 |
Average plumbing drafter age
See how the average age of plumbing drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plumbing drafter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 52.5 | 57.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 39 |
Plumbing drafter age breakdown
The average age of plumbing drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the plumbing drafter population.
Plumbing drafter age breakdown
| Plumbing Drafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Plumbing drafter educational attainment
- Associate, 74%
- Bachelor's, 26%
Plumbing drafters by degree level
| Plumbing drafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 74% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
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Plumbing drafter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plumbing drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,741 annually. With a Associate degree, plumbing drafters earn a median annual income of $53,113 compared to $51,731 for plumbing drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,731 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,741 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,113 |
Plumbing drafter employment statistics
Company size where plumbing drafters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plumbing drafters work.
Plumbing drafter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Plumbing drafter turnover and employment statistics
Plumbing drafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plumbing drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plumbing drafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plumbing drafter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 5.75% |
Average plumbing drafter tenure
The average plumbing drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 plumbing drafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Plumbing drafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Plumbing drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plumbing drafters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Plumbing Drafter | 5.61% | - |
| Autocad Designer | 5.82% | 46,459 |
| Gyroscopic Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 61,501 |
| Final Test Technician | 8.40% | 36,019 |
Similar plumbing drafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Autocad Designer | 5.82% | 46,459 |
| Gyroscopic Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 61,501 |
| Final Test Technician | 8.40% | 36,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by plumbing drafters
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
Plumbing drafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |