Plumbing installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plumbing installer demographics by:
Plumbing installer gender statistics
1.5% of plumbing installers are women and 98.5% of plumbing installers are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Plumbing installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Plumbing installer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,998
Female income
$50,604
Plumbing installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plumbing installer positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of plumbing installers are female.
Plumbing installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.99% | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 99.13% | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 98.93% | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 98.63% | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 99.18% | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2019 | 98.68% | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2021 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
Plumbing installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plumbing installers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Plumbing Installer | 98% | 2% |
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Plumbing installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plumbing installers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all plumbing installers. Comparatively, 21.0% of plumbing installers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of plumbing installers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Plumbing installer race
| Plumbing installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Plumbing installer race and ethnicity over time
See how plumbing installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plumbing installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.70% | 10.05% | 1.32% | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 67.67% | 10.09% | 1.67% | 17.56% |
| 2012 | 67.00% | 10.62% | 1.49% | 17.93% |
| 2013 | 68.40% | 9.94% | 1.28% | 17.32% |
| 2014 | 67.26% | 10.39% | 1.36% | 18.17% |
| 2015 | 67.21% | 10.18% | 1.49% | 18.45% |
| 2016 | 66.12% | 10.11% | 1.51% | 19.34% |
| 2017 | 66.59% | 10.20% | 1.53% | 18.86% |
| 2018 | 66.58% | 9.49% | 1.32% | 19.55% |
| 2019 | 67.82% | 9.14% | 1.85% | 18.28% |
| 2020 | 65.22% | 9.50% | 1.93% | 18.21% |
| 2021 | 62.90% | 8.97% | 1.85% | 21.04% |
Plumbing installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white plumbing installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plumbing installers have the lowest average salary at $48,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,869 |
| White | $52,261 |
| Black or African American | $48,864 |
| Asian | $49,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,878 |
Average plumbing installer age
See how the average age of plumbing installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plumbing installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | |
| White | 41 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Plumbing installer age breakdown
The average age of plumbing installers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the plumbing installer population.
Plumbing installer age breakdown
| Plumbing Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Plumbing installer educational attainment
The most common degree for plumbing installers is high school diploma, with 46% of plumbing installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Plumbing installers by degree level
| Plumbing installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Plumbing installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plumbing installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $53,643 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plumbing installers earn a median annual income of $50,505 compared to $49,033 for plumbing installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,033 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,643 |
Plumbing installer employment statistics
Most plumbing installers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where plumbing installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plumbing installers work.
Plumbing installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Plumbing installer jobs by company type
Employees with the plumbing installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plumbing installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plumbing installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 7% |
Plumbing installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plumbing installers are construction, professional and technology.
Plumbing installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Plumbing installer turnover and employment statistics
Plumbing installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plumbing installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plumbing installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plumbing installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 4.56% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average plumbing installer tenure
The average plumbing installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 347 plumbing installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plumbing installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Plumbing installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plumbing installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Stone Applicator | 1.40% | 3,116 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Plumbing Installer | 2.08% | - |
| Construction Specialist | 2.24% | 37,088 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | 33,533 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Similar plumbing installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Stone Applicator | 1.40% | 3,116 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Construction Specialist | 2.24% | 37,088 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | 33,533 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Foreign languages spoken by plumbing installers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Plumbing installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |