Sprinkler installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sprinkler installer demographics by:
Sprinkler installer gender statistics
1.7% of sprinkler installers are women and 98.3% of sprinkler installers are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Sprinkler installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Sprinkler installer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,058
Female income
$35,297
Sprinkler installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sprinkler installer positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of sprinkler installers are female.
Sprinkler installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.91% | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 99.06% | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 98.84% | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 98.83% | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 99.11% | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 98.35% | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
Sprinkler installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sprinkler 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% |
| Sprinkler Installer | 98% | 2% |
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Sprinkler installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sprinkler installers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all sprinkler installers. Comparatively, 20.5% of sprinkler installers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of sprinkler installers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Sprinkler installer race
| Sprinkler installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Sprinkler installer race and ethnicity over time
See how sprinkler installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sprinkler installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.76% | 7.81% | 1.54% | 16.23% |
| 2011 | 69.73% | 7.85% | 1.89% | 17.04% |
| 2012 | 69.06% | 8.37% | 1.72% | 17.41% |
| 2013 | 70.46% | 7.70% | 1.51% | 16.80% |
| 2014 | 69.33% | 8.15% | 1.59% | 17.65% |
| 2015 | 69.27% | 7.93% | 1.71% | 17.93% |
| 2016 | 68.18% | 7.87% | 1.74% | 18.82% |
| 2017 | 68.65% | 7.96% | 1.76% | 18.34% |
| 2018 | 68.64% | 7.24% | 1.55% | 19.03% |
| 2019 | 69.88% | 6.89% | 2.08% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 67.28% | 7.25% | 2.15% | 17.69% |
| 2021 | 64.96% | 6.72% | 2.08% | 20.52% |
Sprinkler installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white sprinkler installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sprinkler installers have the lowest average salary at $34,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,420 |
| White | $36,154 |
| Black or African American | $34,547 |
| Asian | $34,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,427 |
Average sprinkler installer age
See how the average age of sprinkler installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sprinkler 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 |
Sprinkler installer age breakdown
The average age of sprinkler installers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the sprinkler installer population.
Sprinkler installer age breakdown
| Sprinkler Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Sprinkler installer educational attainment
The most common degree for sprinkler installers is high school diploma, with 57% of sprinkler installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sprinkler installers by degree level
| Sprinkler installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sprinkler installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sprinkler installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,036 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sprinkler installers earn a median annual income of $35,528 compared to $34,873 for sprinkler installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,873 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,528 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,036 |
Sprinkler installer employment statistics
Most sprinkler installers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where sprinkler installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sprinkler installers work.
Sprinkler installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Sprinkler installer jobs by company type
Employees with the sprinkler installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sprinkler installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sprinkler installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Sprinkler installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sprinkler installers are professional, construction and internet.
Sprinkler installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Internet | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Sprinkler installer turnover and employment statistics
Sprinkler installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sprinkler installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sprinkler installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sprinkler 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 sprinkler installer tenure
The average sprinkler installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 313 sprinkler installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sprinkler installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sprinkler installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sprinkler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,824 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Sprinkler Installer | 2.08% | - |
| Bull Float Finisher | 2.24% | 3,010 |
| Radio Electrician | 2.76% | 16,739 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Precision Structural Metal Fitter | 4.07% | 6,934 |
Similar sprinkler installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,824 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Bull Float Finisher | 2.24% | 3,010 |
| Radio Electrician | 2.76% | 16,739 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Precision Structural Metal Fitter | 4.07% | 6,934 |
Foreign languages spoken by sprinkler installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sprinkler installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |