Steamfitter apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Steamfitter apprentice demographics by:
Steamfitter apprentice gender statistics
2.7% of steamfitter apprentices are women and 97.3% of steamfitter apprentices are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Steamfitter apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Steamfitter apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,583
Female income
$40,894
Steamfitter apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steamfitter apprentice positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of steamfitter apprentices are female.
Steamfitter apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2013 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2015 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
Steamfitter apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared steamfitter apprentices 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% |
| Steamfitter Apprentice | 97% | 3% |
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Steamfitter apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steamfitter apprentices is White, which makes up 65.8% of all steamfitter apprentices. Comparatively, 18.3% of steamfitter apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of steamfitter apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Steamfitter apprentice race
| Steamfitter apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Steamfitter apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how steamfitter apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steamfitter apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.57% | 9.97% | 1.31% | 13.97% |
| 2011 | 70.54% | 10.01% | 1.66% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 69.87% | 10.54% | 1.49% | 15.15% |
| 2013 | 71.26% | 9.86% | 1.28% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 70.13% | 10.31% | 1.36% | 15.40% |
| 2015 | 70.08% | 10.09% | 1.48% | 15.67% |
| 2016 | 68.99% | 10.03% | 1.51% | 16.56% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.12% | 1.53% | 16.08% |
| 2018 | 69.45% | 9.41% | 1.32% | 16.77% |
| 2019 | 70.69% | 9.06% | 1.85% | 15.50% |
| 2020 | 68.09% | 9.42% | 1.93% | 15.43% |
| 2021 | 65.77% | 8.89% | 1.85% | 18.26% |
Steamfitter apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, white steamfitter apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino steamfitter apprentices have the lowest average salary at $39,761.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,055 |
| White | $42,015 |
| Black or African American | $39,918 |
| Asian | $40,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,761 |
Average steamfitter apprentice age
See how the average age of steamfitter apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Steamfitter apprentice 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 |
Steamfitter apprentice age breakdown
The average age of steamfitter apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the steamfitter apprentice population.
Steamfitter apprentice age breakdown
| Steamfitter Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Steamfitter apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for steamfitter apprentices is high school diploma, with 38% of steamfitter apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Steamfitter apprentices by degree level
| Steamfitter apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Steamfitter apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steamfitter apprentices with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,171 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steamfitter apprentices earn a median annual income of $41,197 compared to $40,342 for steamfitter apprentices with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,342 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,197 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,171 |
Steamfitter apprentice employment statistics
Company size where steamfitter apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steamfitter apprentices work.
Steamfitter apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Steamfitter apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Steamfitter apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steamfitter apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steamfitter apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steamfitter apprentice 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 steamfitter apprentice tenure
The average steamfitter apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 steamfitter apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Steamfitter apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Steamfitter apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steamfitter apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Steamfitter Apprentice | 2.08% | - |
| Pumper Helper | 2.24% | 13,408 |
| Electrician Assistant | 2.76% | 15,633 |
| Floor Sander | 3.39% | 16,334 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Similar steamfitter apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Pumper Helper | 2.24% | 13,408 |
| Electrician Assistant | 2.76% | 15,633 |
| Floor Sander | 3.39% | 16,334 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |