Pumper demographics and statistics in the US
Pumper demographics research summary. Zippia estimates pumper demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our pumper estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about pumpers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 14,895 pumpers currently employed in the United States.
- 6.6% of all pumpers are women, while 93.4% are men.
- The average pumper age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of pumpers is White (57.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), Black or African American (10.6%) and Unknown (4.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 102% of what men earned.
- 8% of all pumpers are LGBT.
- Pumpers are 66% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Pumper demographics by:
Pumper gender statistics
6.6% of pumpers are women and 93.4% of pumpers are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Pumper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Pumper gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,732
Female income
$44,743
Pumper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pumper positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of pumpers are female.
Pumper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2011 | 98.42% | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2016 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2019 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2021 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
Pumper related jobs gender ratio
We compared pumpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Pumper | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Pumper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pumpers is White, which makes up 57.3% of all pumpers. Comparatively, 24.0% of pumpers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of pumpers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Pumper race
| Pumper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Pumper race and ethnicity over time
See how pumper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pumper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.07% | 5.40% | 0.33% | 17.85% |
| 2011 | 69.58% | 6.59% | 0.55% | 20.51% |
| 2012 | 70.76% | 8.52% | 0.54% | 16.98% |
| 2013 | 71.87% | 5.89% | 1.01% | 19.21% |
| 2014 | 70.83% | 5.10% | 0.51% | 19.09% |
| 2015 | 68.76% | 7.63% | 1.30% | 20.70% |
| 2016 | 74.11% | 6.42% | 0.84% | 15.53% |
| 2017 | 71.16% | 7.53% | 1.01% | 18.53% |
| 2018 | 69.76% | 5.61% | 0.95% | 20.75% |
| 2019 | 68.92% | 6.47% | 1.77% | 19.84% |
| 2020 | 70.37% | 5.39% | 1.13% | 19.95% |
| 2021 | 57.29% | 10.56% | 2.26% | 23.99% |
Pumper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pumpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pumpers have the lowest average salary at $40,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,766 |
| White | $45,856 |
| Black or African American | $42,010 |
| Asian | $48,139 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,335 |
Pumper age breakdown
The average age of pumpers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the pumper population.
Pumper age breakdown
| Pumper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pumper educational attainment
The most common degree for pumpers is high school diploma, with 47% of pumpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Pumpers by degree level
| Pumper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Pumper employment statistics
Most pumpers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where pumpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pumpers work.
Pumper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Pumper jobs by company type
Employees with the pumper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pumpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pumper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Pumper jobs by industry
The most common industries for pumpers are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Pumper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Pumper turnover and employment statistics
Pumper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pumpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pumper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pumper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average pumper tenure
The average pumper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,666 pumpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pumper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pumper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pumpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Hi Ranger Operator | 3.85% | 42,731 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Manufacturing Labour | 4.67% | 43,259 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Pumper | 8.17% | - |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Similar pumper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Hi Ranger Operator | 3.85% | 42,731 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Manufacturing Labour | 4.67% | 43,259 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by pumpers
The most common foreign language among pumpers is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 5.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Dakota, 5.6%
- Arabic, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
Pumper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Dakota | 5.6% |
| Arabic | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
