Building code administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Building code administrator gender statistics
47.0% of building code administrators are women and 53.0% of building code administrators are men.
- Male, 53.0%
- Female, 47.0%
Building code administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.0% |
| Female | 47.0% |
Building code administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,791
Female income
$74,774
Building code administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building code administrator positions over time. Currently, 47.0% of building code administrators are female.
Building code administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.28% | 47.72% |
| 2011 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2012 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
| 2013 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2014 | 53.21% | 46.79% |
| 2015 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
| 2016 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
| 2017 | 49.48% | 50.52% |
| 2018 | 57.04% | 42.96% |
| 2019 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
| 2020 | 56.37% | 43.63% |
| 2021 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
Building code administrator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Building Code Administrator | 53% | 47% |
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Building code administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building code administrators is White, which makes up 68.4% of all building code administrators. Comparatively, 13.1% of building code administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of building code administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Building code administrator race
| Building code administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Building code administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how building code administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building code administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.55% | 7.50% | 3.06% | 10.21% |
| 2011 | 73.56% | 9.50% | 3.16% | 10.66% |
| 2012 | 74.42% | 8.71% | 3.04% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 74.54% | 8.83% | 3.11% | 11.61% |
| 2014 | 72.45% | 10.28% | 3.91% | 10.61% |
| 2015 | 73.29% | 8.98% | 3.73% | 11.13% |
| 2016 | 73.65% | 8.75% | 3.29% | 12.12% |
| 2017 | 70.75% | 8.47% | 4.87% | 13.51% |
| 2018 | 73.72% | 7.93% | 2.89% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 72.70% | 8.15% | 4.20% | 12.43% |
| 2020 | 68.65% | 7.56% | 4.17% | 14.56% |
| 2021 | 68.35% | 8.42% | 3.43% | 13.15% |
Building code administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building code administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino building code administrators have the lowest average salary at $76,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,336 |
| White | $77,597 |
| Black or African American | $77,409 |
| Asian | $80,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,155 |
Average building code administrator age
See how the average age of building code administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building code administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Building code administrator age breakdown
The average age of building code administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the building code administrator population.
Building code administrator age breakdown
| Building Code Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Building code administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for building code administrators is bachelor's degree, with 57% of building code administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Building code administrators by degree level
| Building code administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Building code administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building code administrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $80,344 annually. With a Associate degree, building code administrators earn a median annual income of $78,231 compared to $76,875 for building code administrators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,875 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,344 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,231 |
Building code administrator employment statistics
Most building code administrators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where building code administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building code administrators work.
Building code administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Building code administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the building code administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building code administrators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Building code administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 21% |
Building code administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for building code administrators are education, government and non profits.
Building code administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Government | 18% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Building code administrator turnover and employment statistics
Building code administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building code administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building code administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building code administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average building code administrator tenure
The average building code administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 467 building code administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Building code administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Building code administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building code administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Elevator Mechanic Apprentice | 3.71% | 39,427 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Building Code Administrator | 5.17% | - |
| Lead Weatherization Installer-Technician | 5.18% | 22,046 |
Similar building code administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Erector | 2.28% | 161 |
| Elevator Mechanic Apprentice | 3.71% | 39,427 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Lead Weatherization Installer-Technician | 5.18% | 22,046 |
Foreign languages spoken by building code administrators
The most common foreign language among building code administrators is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
Building code administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
