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Block layer demographics and statistics in the US

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Block layer gender statistics

3.3% of block layers are women and 96.7% of block layers are men.
  • Male, 96.7%
  • Female, 3.3%

Block layer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male96.7%
Female3.3%

Block layer gender pay gap

Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$44,756
female-income
Female income
$46,026

Block layer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in block layer positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of block layers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Block layer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201095.98%4.02%
201198.17%1.83%
201296.54%3.46%
201398.29%1.71%
201495.27%4.73%
201595.54%4.46%
201698.32%1.68%
201796.80%3.20%
201897.88%2.12%
201993.89%6.11%
202096.27%3.73%
202196.72%3.28%

Block layer related jobs gender ratio

We compared block layers 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 titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Block Layer97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Water Softener Installer
Insulation Worker
Block Layer
Gas Fitter
Composition Floor Setter
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Block layer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among block layers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all block layers. Comparatively, 24.0% of block layers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of block layers are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
  • Black or African American, 7.1%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • Asian, 1.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Block layer race

Block layer racePercentages
White62.2%
Hispanic or Latino24.0%
Black or African American7.1%
Unknown4.1%
Asian1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Block layer race and ethnicity over time

See how block layer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Block layer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.21%9.26%1.03%20.12%
201166.88%11.09%0.94%18.47%
201265.11%10.04%1.09%21.75%
201363.57%9.92%0.89%23.23%
201463.83%8.70%1.00%23.36%
201564.64%9.37%0.72%22.89%
201664.03%6.91%0.43%25.34%
201763.08%9.57%1.13%23.40%
201861.82%8.28%1.13%26.30%
201964.45%7.29%1.10%24.01%
202064.56%7.51%0.91%23.25%
202162.23%7.15%1.75%24.03%

Block layer wage gap by race

According to our data, white block layers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american block layers have the lowest average salary at $41,939.
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,058
White$47,259
Black or African American$41,939
Asian$46,140
Hispanic or Latino$42,638

Average block layer age

See how the average age of block layers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Block layer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White45
Black or African American50
Asian55
Hispanic or Latino41

Block layer age breakdown

The average age of block layers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the block layer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Block layer age breakdown

Block Layer YearsPercentages
40+ years62%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years13%

Block layer educational attainment

The most common degree for block layers is diploma, with 50% of block layers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 39% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
  • Diploma, 50%
  • High School Diploma, 39%
  • Bachelor's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Block layers by degree level

Block layer degreePercentages
Diploma50%
High School Diploma39%
Bachelor's6%
Other Degrees5%

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Block layer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, block layers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $46,738 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, block layers earn a median annual income of $46,219 compared to $45,270 for block layers with an Associate degree.
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$46,738
Bachelor's Degree$46,219
No Education$41,283
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,270
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Block layer employment statistics

Company size where block layers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where block layers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

> 10,000

Block layer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees16%
50 - 100 employees26%
100 - 500 employees47%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
> 10,000 employees5%

Block layer jobs by industry

The most common industries for block layers are professional, transportation and finance.

Professional

Transportation

Finance

Media

Construction

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Block layer industry statistics

IndustryPercentages
Professional24%
Transportation12%
Finance12%
Media12%
Construction12%
Retail6%
Energy6%
Manufacturing6%
Technology6%
Insurance6%

Block layer turnover and employment statistics

Block layer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for block layers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Block layer unemployment rate by year

YearBlock layer unemployment rate
201026.20%
201122.61%
201219.94%
201315.90%
201413.10%
201510.72%
20168.92%
20177.10%
20186.94%
20197.48%
20208.32%
202110.11%

Average block layer tenure

The average block layer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 block layers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Block layer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year25%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years6%
11+ years11%

Block layer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of block layers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Block Layer1.40%-
Hot Tar Roofer1.43%1,449
Acoustical Ceiling Installer1.75%15,129
Construction Person2.24%56,954
Lightning Protection Installer2.76%23,036
Marble Installer3.39%15,066
Sheet Metal Technician4.07%8,416

Similar block layer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Hot Tar Roofer1.43%1,449
Acoustical Ceiling Installer1.75%15,129
Construction Person2.24%56,954
Lightning Protection Installer2.76%23,036
Marble Installer3.39%15,066
Sheet Metal Technician4.07%8,416

Foreign languages spoken by block layers

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Block layer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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