Bricklayer apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Bricklayer apprentice gender statistics
7.4% of bricklayer apprentices are women and 92.6% of bricklayer apprentices are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Bricklayer apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Bricklayer apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,171
Female income
$47,221
Bricklayer apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bricklayer apprentice positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of bricklayer apprentices are female.
Bricklayer apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2011 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2012 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2014 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2015 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2017 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2018 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2019 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2020 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2021 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
Bricklayer apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared bricklayer apprentices 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% |
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Bricklayer apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bricklayer apprentices is White, which makes up 65.9% of all bricklayer apprentices. Comparatively, 16.4% of bricklayer apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of bricklayer apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bricklayer apprentice race
| Bricklayer apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bricklayer apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how bricklayer apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bricklayer apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.86% | 12.32% | 1.25% | 12.48% |
| 2011 | 70.53% | 14.16% | 1.16% | 10.83% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 13.11% | 1.30% | 14.11% |
| 2013 | 67.22% | 12.99% | 1.11% | 15.59% |
| 2014 | 67.48% | 11.77% | 1.22% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 68.29% | 12.43% | 0.94% | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 67.68% | 9.97% | 0.65% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 66.73% | 12.64% | 1.35% | 15.76% |
| 2018 | 65.47% | 11.34% | 1.34% | 18.66% |
| 2019 | 68.10% | 10.35% | 1.31% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 68.21% | 10.58% | 1.12% | 15.61% |
| 2021 | 65.88% | 10.21% | 1.96% | 16.39% |
Bricklayer apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, white bricklayer apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bricklayer apprentices have the lowest average salary at $43,818.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,248 |
| White | $48,235 |
| Black or African American | $43,818 |
| Asian | $47,315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,404 |
Average bricklayer apprentice age
See how the average age of bricklayer apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bricklayer apprentice 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 |
Bricklayer apprentice age breakdown
The average age of bricklayer apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the bricklayer apprentice population.
Bricklayer apprentice age breakdown
| Bricklayer Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Bricklayer apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for bricklayer apprentices is high school diploma, with 47% of bricklayer apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bricklayer apprentices by degree level
| Bricklayer apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bricklayer apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bricklayer apprentices with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $47,808 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bricklayer apprentices earn a median annual income of $47,380 compared to $46,596 for bricklayer apprentices with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,380 |
| No Education | $43,266 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,596 |
Bricklayer apprentice employment statistics
Most bricklayer apprentices work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where bricklayer apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bricklayer apprentices work.
Bricklayer apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Bricklayer apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the bricklayer apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bricklayer apprentices prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bricklayer apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 87% |
Bricklayer apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for bricklayer apprentices are construction, professional and technology.
Bricklayer apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 34% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Bricklayer apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Bricklayer apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bricklayer apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bricklayer apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bricklayer apprentice 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 bricklayer apprentice tenure
The average bricklayer apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 bricklayer apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Bricklayer apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Bricklayer apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bricklayer apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | - |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | 16,963 |
| House Mover Helper | 2.24% | 39,331 |
| Wirer | 2.76% | 6,022 |
| Composition Floor Setter | 3.39% | 18,115 |
| Sheet Metal Erector | 4.07% | 2,782 |
Similar bricklayer apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | 16,963 |
| House Mover Helper | 2.24% | 39,331 |
| Wirer | 2.76% | 6,022 |
| Composition Floor Setter | 3.39% | 18,115 |
| Sheet Metal Erector | 4.07% | 2,782 |
Foreign languages spoken by bricklayer apprentices
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bricklayer apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |