Asbestos removal worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Asbestos removal worker demographics by:
Asbestos removal worker gender statistics
9.3% of asbestos removal workers are women and 90.7% of asbestos removal workers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Asbestos removal worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Asbestos removal worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,303
Female income
$49,835
Asbestos removal worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in asbestos removal worker positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of asbestos removal workers are female.
Asbestos removal worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2011 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2015 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2016 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2018 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2019 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2020 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
Asbestos removal worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Removal Worker | 91% | 9% |
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Asbestos removal worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among asbestos removal workers is White, which makes up 58.2% of all asbestos removal workers. Comparatively, 24.3% of asbestos removal workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of asbestos removal workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.3%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.0%
- Asian, 2.1%
Asbestos removal worker race
| Asbestos removal worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
Asbestos removal worker race and ethnicity over time
See how asbestos removal worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Asbestos removal worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.44% | 18.13% | 2.13% | 15.26% |
| 2011 | 58.56% | 16.31% | 1.12% | 18.72% |
| 2012 | 62.59% | 14.41% | 1.70% | 17.19% |
| 2013 | 60.92% | 11.99% | 3.03% | 19.56% |
| 2014 | 64.63% | 12.89% | 1.38% | 18.67% |
| 2015 | 62.83% | 12.44% | 1.68% | 17.72% |
| 2016 | 60.14% | 11.55% | 2.21% | 22.85% |
| 2017 | 62.45% | 12.24% | 2.02% | 18.80% |
| 2018 | 63.52% | 13.04% | 3.06% | 16.83% |
| 2019 | 59.29% | 14.93% | 3.56% | 17.14% |
| 2020 | 61.78% | 10.81% | 2.43% | 20.52% |
| 2021 | 58.17% | 9.31% | 2.12% | 24.32% |
Asbestos removal worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian asbestos removal workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american asbestos removal workers have the lowest average salary at $48,593.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,256 |
| White | $52,457 |
| Black or African American | $48,593 |
| Asian | $63,080 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,205 |
Average asbestos removal worker age
See how the average age of asbestos removal workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Asbestos removal worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 58.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Asbestos removal worker age breakdown
The average age of asbestos removal workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the asbestos removal worker population.
Asbestos removal worker age breakdown
| Asbestos Removal Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Asbestos removal worker educational attainment
The most common degree for asbestos removal workers is high school diploma, with 59% of asbestos removal workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Asbestos removal workers by degree level
| Asbestos removal worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Asbestos removal worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, asbestos removal workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,662 annually. With a Master's degree, asbestos removal workers earn a median annual income of $59,871 compared to $56,056 for asbestos removal workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,871 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,139 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,662 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,056 |
Asbestos removal worker employment statistics
Company size where asbestos removal workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where asbestos removal workers work.
Asbestos removal worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Asbestos removal worker turnover and employment statistics
Asbestos removal worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for asbestos removal workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Asbestos removal worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Asbestos removal worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.68% |
| 2011 | 17.31% |
| 2012 | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 11.34% |
| 2017 | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 10.95% |
Average asbestos removal worker tenure
The average asbestos removal worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 asbestos removal workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Asbestos removal worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Asbestos removal worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of asbestos removal workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Elevator Repairer Apprentice | 3.71% | 9,743 |
| Street Worker | 4.29% | 19,970 |
| Residential Building Inspector | 5.17% | 28,745 |
| Inflatable Buildings Laminator | 5.18% | 197 |
| Asbestos Removal Worker | 9.24% | - |
Similar asbestos removal worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Elevator Repairer Apprentice | 3.71% | 9,743 |
| Street Worker | 4.29% | 19,970 |
| Residential Building Inspector | 5.17% | 28,745 |
| Inflatable Buildings Laminator | 5.18% | 197 |
Foreign languages spoken by asbestos removal workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Asbestos removal worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
