Building assistant demographics and statistics in the US
Building assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates building assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our building assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about building assistants after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,106 building assistants currently employed in the United States.
- 30.7% of all building assistants are women, while 69.3% are men.
- The average building assistant age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of building assistants is White (66.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), Black or African American (5.6%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Building assistants are most in-demand in Lincoln City, OR.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for building assistants.
- Philadelphia, PA pays an annual average wage of $32,102, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women building assistants earned 88% of what men earned.
- 2% of all building assistants are LGBT.
- Connecticut is the best state for building assistants to live.
- Building assistants are 49% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Building assistant demographics by:
Building assistant gender statistics
30.7% of building assistants are women and 69.3% of building assistants are men.
- Male, 69.3%
- Female, 30.7%
Building assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.3% |
| Female | 30.7% |
Building assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,609
Female income
$28,725
Building assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building assistant positions over time. Currently, 30.7% of building assistants are female.
Building assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2011 | 77.73% | 22.27% |
| 2012 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
| 2013 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2014 | 80.08% | 19.92% |
| 2015 | 73.99% | 26.01% |
| 2016 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| 2017 | 72.57% | 27.43% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2019 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2020 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2021 | 69.34% | 30.66% |
Building assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared building assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Building Assistant | 69% | 31% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Building assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building assistants is White, which makes up 66.1% of all building assistants. Comparatively, 21.9% of building assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of building assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Building assistant race
| Building assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Building assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how building assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.66% | 5.34% | 1.19% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 75.43% | 6.30% | 1.16% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 76.08% | 5.66% | 1.35% | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 75.92% | 5.23% | 1.12% | 15.24% |
| 2014 | 74.51% | 5.60% | 1.13% | 16.23% |
| 2015 | 74.87% | 5.60% | 1.29% | 15.78% |
| 2016 | 73.76% | 5.70% | 1.21% | 17.03% |
| 2017 | 72.41% | 6.05% | 1.05% | 17.89% |
| 2018 | 72.22% | 5.21% | 1.27% | 19.02% |
| 2019 | 70.56% | 5.63% | 1.35% | 19.76% |
| 2020 | 68.93% | 5.97% | 1.20% | 19.24% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 5.61% | 1.44% | 21.93% |
Building assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building assistants have the lowest average salary at $30,672.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,108 |
| White | $33,540 |
| Black or African American | $30,672 |
| Asian | $34,770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,102 |
Average building assistant age
See how the average age of building assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Building assistant age breakdown
The average age of building assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the building assistant population.
Building assistant age breakdown
| Building Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Building assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for building assistants is bachelor's degree, with 47% of building assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Building assistants by degree level
| Building assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Building assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,008 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, building assistants earn a median annual income of $34,014 compared to $33,229 for building assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,008 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,014 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,229 |
Building assistant employment statistics
Most building assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where building assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building assistants work.
Building assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Building assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the building assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Building assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 11% |
Building assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for building assistants are education, professional and government.
Building assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Building assistant turnover and employment statistics
Building assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average building assistant tenure
The average building assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,316 building assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Building assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Building assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Building Assistant | 2.35% | - |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Similar building assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by building assistants
The most common foreign language among building assistants is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 47.5%
- French, 11.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Polish, 3.8%
- Other, 27.3%
Building assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| French | 11.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Polish | 3.8% |
| Other | 27.3% |
