Bridge painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge painter gender statistics
13.0% of bridge painters are women and 87.0% of bridge painters are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Bridge painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Bridge painter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,342
Female income
$39,760
Bridge painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge painter positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of bridge painters are female.
Bridge painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.73% | 9.27% |
| 2011 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2014 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2015 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2016 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2017 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2018 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2019 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2020 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 87.00% | 13.00% |
Bridge painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge painters 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 Painter | 87% | 13% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Bridge painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge painters is White, which makes up 55.1% of all bridge painters. Comparatively, 28.4% of bridge painters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of bridge painters are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bridge painter race
| Bridge painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bridge painter race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.37% | 10.58% | 2.01% | 18.98% |
| 2011 | 66.09% | 11.57% | 1.96% | 18.35% |
| 2012 | 66.37% | 11.21% | 1.96% | 18.04% |
| 2013 | 65.83% | 10.71% | 1.88% | 19.48% |
| 2014 | 64.86% | 10.07% | 2.21% | 20.78% |
| 2015 | 63.37% | 9.79% | 1.73% | 23.08% |
| 2016 | 62.63% | 9.71% | 1.96% | 22.73% |
| 2017 | 63.91% | 8.90% | 1.78% | 22.71% |
| 2018 | 63.32% | 9.01% | 1.92% | 23.61% |
| 2019 | 61.79% | 9.98% | 1.91% | 24.12% |
| 2020 | 61.20% | 9.51% | 2.04% | 22.46% |
| 2021 | 55.08% | 9.15% | 2.10% | 28.43% |
Bridge painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bridge painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bridge painters have the lowest average salary at $42,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,396 |
| White | $46,440 |
| Black or African American | $42,266 |
| Asian | $46,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,209 |
Average bridge painter age
See how the average age of bridge painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bridge painter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Bridge painter age breakdown
The average age of bridge painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the bridge painter population.
Bridge painter age breakdown
| Bridge Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bridge painter educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge painters is high school diploma, with 62% of bridge painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Bridge painters by degree level
| Bridge painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Bridge painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,694 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, bridge painters earn a median annual income of $45,565 compared to $45,412 for bridge painters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,565 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,412 |
| No Education | $41,848 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,694 |
Bridge painter employment statistics
Most bridge painters work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where bridge painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge painters work.
Bridge painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Bridge painter jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge painters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bridge painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 8% |
Bridge painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for bridge painters are construction, professional and transportation.
Bridge painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 19% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Bridge painter turnover and employment statistics
Bridge painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge painter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average bridge painter tenure
The average bridge painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 bridge painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Bridge painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge painters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Sidewalk Repairer | 2.24% | 3,552 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
| Bridge Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar bridge painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Sidewalk Repairer | 2.24% | 3,552 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge painters
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Bridge painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |