Asphalt worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Asphalt worker gender statistics
5.5% of asphalt workers are women and 94.5% of asphalt workers are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Asphalt worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Asphalt worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,961
Female income
$29,273
Asphalt worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in asphalt worker positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of asphalt workers are female.
Asphalt worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2011 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2013 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2014 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2015 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 2017 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2018 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2020 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
Asphalt worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared asphalt workers 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% |
| Asphalt Worker | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Asphalt worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among asphalt workers is White, which makes up 57.1% of all asphalt workers. Comparatively, 24.0% of asphalt workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of asphalt workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Asphalt worker race
| Asphalt worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Asphalt worker race and ethnicity over time
See how asphalt worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Asphalt worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.35% | 11.87% | 1.81% | 16.42% |
| 2011 | 66.73% | 13.09% | 1.76% | 15.38% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 12.54% | 1.89% | 15.45% |
| 2013 | 67.21% | 12.13% | 1.76% | 15.86% |
| 2014 | 66.32% | 11.95% | 1.98% | 16.70% |
| 2015 | 64.66% | 11.64% | 1.99% | 18.73% |
| 2016 | 64.30% | 11.40% | 2.15% | 19.06% |
| 2017 | 64.00% | 11.51% | 2.13% | 19.38% |
| 2018 | 64.77% | 10.92% | 2.21% | 18.81% |
| 2019 | 62.93% | 10.96% | 2.25% | 20.75% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 12.16% | 2.26% | 20.08% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 11.33% | 2.34% | 23.96% |
Asphalt worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown asphalt workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american asphalt workers have the lowest average salary at $30,017.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,114 |
| White | $33,111 |
| Black or African American | $30,017 |
| Asian | $32,324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,347 |
Average asphalt worker age
See how the average age of asphalt workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Asphalt worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Asphalt worker age breakdown
The average age of asphalt workers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the asphalt worker population.
Asphalt worker age breakdown
| Asphalt Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Asphalt worker educational attainment
The most common degree for asphalt workers is high school diploma, with 64% of asphalt workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Asphalt workers by degree level
| Asphalt worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Asphalt worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, asphalt workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,316 annually. With a Associate degree, asphalt workers earn a median annual income of $33,896 compared to $31,903 for asphalt workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,316 |
| No Education | $29,605 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,896 |
Asphalt worker employment statistics
Most asphalt workers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where asphalt workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where asphalt workers work.
Asphalt worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Asphalt worker jobs by company type
Employees with the asphalt worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most asphalt workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Asphalt worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 17% |
Asphalt worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for asphalt workers are construction, government and professional.
Asphalt worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 35% |
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Asphalt worker turnover and employment statistics
Asphalt worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for asphalt workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Asphalt worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Asphalt worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average asphalt worker tenure
The average asphalt worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 asphalt workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Asphalt worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Asphalt worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of asphalt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Oven Patcher | 1.40% | 90 |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | 844 |
| Asphalt Worker | 2.24% | - |
| Low Voltage Electrician | 2.76% | 17,589 |
| Ceramic Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,941 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
Similar asphalt worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Oven Patcher | 1.40% | 90 |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | 844 |
| Low Voltage Electrician | 2.76% | 17,589 |
| Ceramic Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,941 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
Foreign languages spoken by asphalt workers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Asphalt worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |