Sewer repairer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sewer repairer gender statistics
20.0% of sewer repairers are women and 80.0% of sewer repairers are men.
- Male, 80.0%
- Female, 20.0%
Sewer repairer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.0% |
| Female | 20.0% |
Sewer repairer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,991
Female income
$44,317
Sewer repairer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sewer repairer positions over time. Currently, 20.0% of sewer repairers are female.
Sewer repairer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2011 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2012 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2013 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 2014 | 85.14% | 14.86% |
| 2015 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2016 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2017 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2018 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2019 | 80.50% | 19.50% |
| 2020 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2021 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
Sewer repairer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sewer repairers 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% |
| Sewer Repairer | 80% | 20% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sewer repairer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sewer repairers is White, which makes up 50.3% of all sewer repairers. Comparatively, 34.9% of sewer repairers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of sewer repairers are Black or African American.
- White, 50.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.9%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Sewer repairer race
| Sewer repairer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Sewer repairer race and ethnicity over time
See how sewer repairer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sewer repairer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.51% | 7.89% | 1.61% | 27.37% |
| 2011 | 59.89% | 9.11% | 1.56% | 26.33% |
| 2012 | 59.72% | 8.55% | 1.69% | 26.40% |
| 2013 | 60.37% | 8.15% | 1.56% | 26.81% |
| 2014 | 59.48% | 7.96% | 1.78% | 27.64% |
| 2015 | 57.83% | 7.65% | 1.79% | 29.68% |
| 2016 | 57.46% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 30.01% |
| 2017 | 57.16% | 7.53% | 1.93% | 30.33% |
| 2018 | 57.94% | 6.94% | 2.01% | 29.76% |
| 2019 | 56.09% | 6.98% | 2.05% | 31.70% |
| 2020 | 53.68% | 8.17% | 2.06% | 31.03% |
| 2021 | 50.31% | 7.35% | 2.14% | 34.91% |
Sewer repairer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sewer repairers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sewer repairers have the lowest average salary at $46,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,961 |
| White | $53,955 |
| Black or African American | $46,129 |
| Asian | $51,919 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,436 |
Average sewer repairer age
See how the average age of sewer repairers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Sewer repairer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Sewer repairer age breakdown
The average age of sewer repairers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the sewer repairer population.
Sewer repairer age breakdown
| Sewer Repairer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Sewer repairer educational attainment
The most common degree for sewer repairers is high school diploma, with 67% of sewer repairers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 7% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Sewer repairers by degree level
| Sewer repairer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Sewer repairer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sewer repairers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,123 annually. With a Associate degree, sewer repairers earn a median annual income of $56,010 compared to $50,844 for sewer repairers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,844 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,123 |
| No Education | $45,123 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,010 |
Sewer repairer employment statistics
Company size where sewer repairers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sewer repairers work.
Sewer repairer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Sewer repairer turnover and employment statistics
Sewer repairer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sewer repairers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sewer repairer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sewer repairer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average sewer repairer tenure
The average sewer repairer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 sewer repairers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sewer repairer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Sewer repairer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sewer repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Builder | 1.40% | 2,863 |
| Industrial Roofer | 1.43% | 9,762 |
| Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,067 |
| Sewer Repairer | 2.24% | - |
| Journeyman Wireman | 2.76% | 13,181 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
Similar sewer repairer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Builder | 1.40% | 2,863 |
| Industrial Roofer | 1.43% | 9,762 |
| Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,067 |
| Journeyman Wireman | 2.76% | 13,181 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |