Septic tank installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Septic tank installer gender statistics
2.1% of septic tank installers are women and 97.9% of septic tank installers are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Septic tank installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Septic tank installer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,888
Female income
$41,028
Septic tank installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in septic tank installer positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of septic tank installers are female.
Septic tank installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.33% | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 99.93% | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 99.77% | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 99.85% | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 99.92% | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 99.78% | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 99.69% | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 99.58% | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2020 | 99.00% | 1.00% |
| 2021 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
Septic tank installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared septic tank installers 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% |
| Septic Tank Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Septic tank installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among septic tank installers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all septic tank installers. Comparatively, 16.0% of septic tank installers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of septic tank installers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Septic tank installer race
| Septic tank installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Septic tank installer race and ethnicity over time
See how septic tank installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Septic tank installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Septic tank installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white septic tank installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american septic tank installers have the lowest average salary at $40,253.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,278 |
| White | $44,727 |
| Black or African American | $40,253 |
| Asian | $41,603 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,724 |
Average septic tank installer age
See how the average age of septic tank installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Septic tank installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Septic tank installer age breakdown
The average age of septic tank installers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the septic tank installer population.
Septic tank installer age breakdown
| Septic Tank Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Septic tank installer educational attainment
The most common degree for septic tank installers is high school diploma, with 56% of septic tank installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Septic tank installers by degree level
| Septic tank installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Septic tank installer employment statistics
Company size where septic tank installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where septic tank installers work.
Septic tank installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 28% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 39% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Septic tank installer turnover and employment statistics
Septic tank installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for septic tank installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Septic tank installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Septic tank installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average septic tank installer tenure
The average septic tank installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 septic tank installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Septic tank installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Septic tank installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of septic tank 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Septic Tank Installer | 1.88% | - |
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Material Handler/Warehouse Associate | 4.67% | 140,721 |
| Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,173 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |
Similar septic tank installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Material Handler/Warehouse Associate | 4.67% | 140,721 |
| Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,173 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |