Bridge carpenter demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge carpenter gender statistics
4.1% of bridge carpenters are women and 95.9% of bridge carpenters are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Bridge carpenter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Bridge carpenter gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,797
Female income
$46,734
Bridge carpenter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge carpenter positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of bridge carpenters are female.
Bridge carpenter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2011 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2012 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2014 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2015 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2016 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2018 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2019 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2020 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2021 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
Bridge carpenter related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge carpenters 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% |
| Bridge Carpenter | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Bridge carpenter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge carpenters is White, which makes up 61.8% of all bridge carpenters. Comparatively, 23.1% of bridge carpenters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of bridge carpenters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Bridge carpenter race
| Bridge carpenter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Bridge carpenter race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge carpenter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge carpenter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.83% | 8.15% | 1.63% | 17.38% |
| 2011 | 69.03% | 8.54% | 1.62% | 17.36% |
| 2012 | 68.84% | 8.53% | 1.74% | 17.23% |
| 2013 | 68.38% | 7.90% | 1.63% | 18.49% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 8.25% | 1.54% | 19.54% |
| 2015 | 67.23% | 8.05% | 1.80% | 19.67% |
| 2016 | 66.11% | 8.11% | 1.65% | 20.61% |
| 2017 | 64.67% | 8.45% | 1.62% | 21.68% |
| 2018 | 65.28% | 7.32% | 1.78% | 22.43% |
| 2019 | 66.72% | 7.42% | 1.82% | 20.89% |
| 2020 | 64.73% | 8.25% | 1.78% | 19.97% |
| 2021 | 61.80% | 7.81% | 1.65% | 23.10% |
Bridge carpenter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bridge carpenters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bridge carpenters have the lowest average salary at $44,823.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,390 |
| White | $48,014 |
| Black or African American | $44,823 |
| Asian | $48,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,605 |
Average bridge carpenter age
See how the average age of bridge carpenters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Bridge carpenter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Bridge carpenter age breakdown
The average age of bridge carpenters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bridge carpenter population.
Bridge carpenter age breakdown
| Bridge Carpenter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bridge carpenter educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge carpenters is high school diploma, with 48% of bridge carpenters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Bridge carpenters by degree level
| Bridge carpenter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Bridge carpenter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge carpenters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,076 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bridge carpenters earn a median annual income of $46,980 compared to $46,072 for bridge carpenters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,072 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,980 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,076 |
Bridge carpenter employment statistics
Most bridge carpenters work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where bridge carpenters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge carpenters work.
Bridge carpenter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Bridge carpenter jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge carpenter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge carpenters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bridge carpenter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 4% |
Bridge carpenter jobs by industry
The most common industries for bridge carpenters are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Bridge carpenter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 57% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Bridge carpenter turnover and employment statistics
Bridge carpenter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge carpenters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge carpenter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge carpenter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average bridge carpenter tenure
The average bridge carpenter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 304 bridge carpenters resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge carpenter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Bridge carpenter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge carpenters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Builder | 1.40% | 2,863 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Pile Header | 2.24% | 283 |
| Bridge Carpenter | 2.31% | - |
| Overhead Worker | 2.76% | 30,465 |
| Tile Conduit Layer | 3.39% | 341 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Similar bridge carpenter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Builder | 1.40% | 2,863 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Pile Header | 2.24% | 283 |
| Overhead Worker | 2.76% | 30,465 |
| Tile Conduit Layer | 3.39% | 341 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge carpenters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bridge carpenter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |