Brick and block mason demographics and statistics in the US
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Brick and block mason gender statistics
3.2% of brick and block masons are women and 96.8% of brick and block masons are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Brick and block mason gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Brick and block mason gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,291
Female income
$48,542
Brick and block mason gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brick and block mason positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of brick and block masons are female.
Brick and block mason gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2011 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2013 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 98.35% | 1.65% |
| 2017 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2019 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2020 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2021 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
Brick and block mason related jobs gender ratio
We compared brick and block masons 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% |
| Brick And Block Mason | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Brick and block mason demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brick and block masons is White, which makes up 64.7% of all brick and block masons. Comparatively, 17.3% of brick and block masons are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of brick and block masons are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Brick and block mason race
| Brick and block mason race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Brick and block mason race and ethnicity over time
See how brick and block mason racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brick and block mason race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.66% | 13.50% | 1.09% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 69.33% | 15.33% | 1.00% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 67.57% | 14.28% | 1.14% | 15.06% |
| 2013 | 66.03% | 14.16% | 0.95% | 16.55% |
| 2014 | 66.28% | 12.94% | 1.06% | 16.67% |
| 2015 | 67.09% | 13.61% | 0.78% | 16.21% |
| 2016 | 66.48% | 11.15% | 0.49% | 18.65% |
| 2017 | 65.53% | 13.82% | 1.19% | 16.71% |
| 2018 | 64.28% | 12.52% | 1.18% | 19.61% |
| 2019 | 66.91% | 11.53% | 1.15% | 17.32% |
| 2020 | 67.01% | 11.75% | 0.97% | 16.56% |
| 2021 | 64.68% | 11.39% | 1.80% | 17.34% |
Brick and block mason wage gap by race
According to our data, white brick and block masons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american brick and block masons have the lowest average salary at $44,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,573 |
| White | $49,752 |
| Black or African American | $44,509 |
| Asian | $48,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,200 |
Average brick and block mason age
See how the average age of brick and block masons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Brick and block mason age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Brick and block mason age breakdown
The average age of brick and block masons is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the brick and block mason population.
Brick and block mason age breakdown
| Brick And Block Mason Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Brick and block mason educational attainment
The most common degree for brick and block masons is high school diploma, with 49% of brick and block masons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Brick and block masons by degree level
| Brick and block mason degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Brick and block mason wage gap by degree level
According to the data, brick and block masons with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $49,241 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, brick and block masons earn a median annual income of $48,731 compared to $47,797 for brick and block masons with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,731 |
| No Education | $43,860 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,797 |
Brick and block mason employment statistics
Company size where brick and block masons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brick and block masons work.
Brick and block mason jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 49% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Brick and block mason turnover and employment statistics
Brick and block mason unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brick and block masons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brick and block mason unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brick and block mason unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.20% |
| 2011 | 22.61% |
| 2012 | 19.94% |
| 2013 | 15.90% |
| 2014 | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 10.72% |
| 2016 | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average brick and block mason tenure
The average brick and block mason stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 brick and block masons resumes in Zippia's database.
Brick and block mason tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Brick and block mason LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brick and block masons 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 And Block Mason | 1.40% | - |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Site Worker | 2.24% | 34,602 |
| Electrical Wiring Lineman | 2.76% | 39,083 |
| Floor Covering Installer | 3.39% | 31,283 |
| Sheet Metal Worker Supervisor | 4.07% | 22,935 |
Similar brick and block mason jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Site Worker | 2.24% | 34,602 |
| Electrical Wiring Lineman | 2.76% | 39,083 |
| Floor Covering Installer | 3.39% | 31,283 |
| Sheet Metal Worker Supervisor | 4.07% | 22,935 |
Foreign languages spoken by brick and block masons
- Finnish, 100.0%
Brick and block mason languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finnish | 100.0% |