Steamfitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Steamfitter gender statistics
4.5% of steamfitters are women and 95.5% of steamfitters are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Steamfitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Steamfitter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,168
Female income
$69,778
Steamfitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steamfitter positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of steamfitters are female.
Steamfitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2012 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2013 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2014 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2016 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2017 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2020 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
Steamfitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared steamfitters 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% |
| Steamfitter | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Steamfitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steamfitters is White, which makes up 65.6% of all steamfitters. Comparatively, 18.2% of steamfitters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of steamfitters are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Steamfitter race
| Steamfitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Steamfitter race and ethnicity over time
See how steamfitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steamfitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.37% | 10.22% | 1.32% | 13.89% |
| 2011 | 70.34% | 10.26% | 1.67% | 14.70% |
| 2012 | 69.67% | 10.78% | 1.50% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 71.07% | 10.11% | 1.29% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 69.93% | 10.56% | 1.37% | 15.32% |
| 2015 | 69.88% | 10.34% | 1.49% | 15.59% |
| 2016 | 68.79% | 10.28% | 1.52% | 16.49% |
| 2017 | 69.25% | 10.37% | 1.54% | 16.01% |
| 2018 | 69.25% | 9.65% | 1.33% | 16.70% |
| 2019 | 70.49% | 9.30% | 1.86% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 67.89% | 9.67% | 1.93% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 65.57% | 9.14% | 1.86% | 18.18% |
Steamfitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white steamfitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino steamfitters have the lowest average salary at $67,564.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,094 |
| White | $71,978 |
| Black or African American | $67,869 |
| Asian | $68,432 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,564 |
Average steamfitter age
See how the average age of steamfitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Steamfitter 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 age breakdown
The average age of steamfitters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the steamfitter population.
Steamfitter age breakdown
| Steamfitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Steamfitter educational attainment
The most common degree for steamfitters is high school diploma, with 55% of steamfitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Steamfitters by degree level
| Steamfitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Steamfitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steamfitters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $74,254 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steamfitters earn a median annual income of $70,371 compared to $68,697 for steamfitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,697 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,371 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,254 |
Steamfitter employment statistics
Most steamfitters work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where steamfitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steamfitters work.
Steamfitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Steamfitter jobs by company type
Employees with the steamfitter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steamfitters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Steamfitter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
Steamfitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for steamfitters are construction, education and professional.
Steamfitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 29% |
| Education | 19% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Steamfitter turnover and employment statistics
Steamfitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steamfitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steamfitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steamfitter 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 tenure
The average steamfitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 287 steamfitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Steamfitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Steamfitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steamfitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Paver | 1.40% | 156 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Steamfitter | 2.08% | - |
| Breaker | 2.24% | 274 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Acoustical Material Worker | 3.39% | 38,252 |
| Beam Worker | 4.07% | 19,576 |
Similar steamfitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Paver | 1.40% | 156 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Breaker | 2.24% | 274 |
| Junior Trouble Shooter | 2.76% | 10,821 |
| Acoustical Material Worker | 3.39% | 38,252 |
| Beam Worker | 4.07% | 19,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by steamfitters
The most common foreign language among steamfitters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Venetian, 16.7%
Steamfitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Venetian | 16.7% |