Sprinkler demographics and statistics in the US
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Sprinkler gender statistics
20.9% of sprinklers are women and 79.1% of sprinklers are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
Sprinkler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
Sprinkler gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,040
Female income
$34,599
Sprinkler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sprinkler positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of sprinklers are female.
Sprinkler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2011 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2012 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2013 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2014 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2016 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2017 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
| 2018 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2019 | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 2020 | 77.05% | 22.95% |
| 2021 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
Sprinkler related jobs gender ratio
We compared sprinklers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Sprinkler | 79% | 21% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Sprinkler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sprinklers is White, which makes up 54.1% of all sprinklers. Comparatively, 24.9% of sprinklers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of sprinklers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Sprinkler race
| Sprinkler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Sprinkler race and ethnicity over time
See how sprinkler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sprinkler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.42% | 10.01% | 3.80% | 25.44% |
| 2011 | 59.27% | 10.73% | 3.75% | 23.06% |
| 2012 | 56.73% | 10.75% | 5.41% | 24.11% |
| 2013 | 59.47% | 8.65% | 3.15% | 25.02% |
| 2014 | 58.73% | 10.38% | 4.65% | 22.56% |
| 2015 | 57.68% | 9.00% | 5.54% | 24.41% |
| 2016 | 58.21% | 8.42% | 4.69% | 25.12% |
| 2017 | 54.34% | 10.18% | 5.71% | 25.42% |
| 2018 | 57.96% | 9.65% | 5.01% | 23.57% |
| 2019 | 58.97% | 7.47% | 5.54% | 23.92% |
| 2020 | 56.68% | 7.74% | 6.65% | 23.36% |
| 2021 | 54.10% | 9.35% | 5.61% | 24.92% |
Sprinkler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sprinklers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown sprinklers have the lowest average salary at $35,417.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,417 |
| White | $36,107 |
| Black or African American | $36,222 |
| Asian | $36,457 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,005 |
Average sprinkler age
See how the average age of sprinklers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sprinkler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 55 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 50 |
Sprinkler age breakdown
The average age of sprinklers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the sprinkler population.
Sprinkler age breakdown
| Sprinkler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Sprinkler educational attainment
The most common degree for sprinklers is high school diploma, with 49% of sprinklers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Sprinklers by degree level
| Sprinkler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Sprinkler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,259 |
| No Education | $35,519 |
Sprinkler turnover and employment statistics
Sprinkler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sprinklers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sprinkler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sprinkler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 9.72% |
| 2012 | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 5.03% |
| 2018 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average sprinkler tenure
The average sprinkler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 sprinklers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sprinkler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Sprinkler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sprinklers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler | 5.10% | - |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Braiding Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,685 |
| Cutting Machine Fixer | 7.83% | 30,261 |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | 191 |
Similar sprinkler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Braiding Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,685 |
| Cutting Machine Fixer | 7.83% | 30,261 |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | 191 |
Foreign languages spoken by sprinklers
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Cayuga, 14.3%
Sprinkler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Cayuga | 14.3% |