Building construction contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Building construction contractor gender statistics
10.7% of building construction contractors are women and 89.3% of building construction contractors are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Building construction contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Building construction contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,216
Female income
$42,002
Building construction contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building construction contractor positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of building construction contractors are female.
Building construction contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2012 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2013 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2014 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2015 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2017 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2019 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2020 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2021 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
Building construction contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared building construction contractors 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 Construction Contractor | 89% | 11% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Building construction contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building construction contractors is White, which makes up 68.5% of all building construction contractors. Comparatively, 19.1% of building construction contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of building construction contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Building construction contractor race
| Building construction contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Building construction contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how building construction contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building construction contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.12% | 5.65% | 1.22% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 77.90% | 6.61% | 1.18% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 78.55% | 5.97% | 1.37% | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 78.39% | 5.53% | 1.14% | 12.39% |
| 2014 | 76.97% | 5.91% | 1.15% | 13.38% |
| 2015 | 77.34% | 5.91% | 1.31% | 12.93% |
| 2016 | 76.23% | 6.01% | 1.23% | 14.18% |
| 2017 | 74.87% | 6.36% | 1.07% | 15.04% |
| 2018 | 74.69% | 5.52% | 1.29% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 73.03% | 5.93% | 1.38% | 16.91% |
| 2020 | 71.40% | 6.28% | 1.22% | 16.39% |
| 2021 | 68.53% | 5.92% | 1.46% | 19.08% |
Building construction contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building construction contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building construction contractors have the lowest average salary at $46,066.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,133 |
| White | $52,248 |
| Black or African American | $46,066 |
| Asian | $54,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,121 |
Average building construction contractor age
See how the average age of building construction contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building construction contractor 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 construction contractor age breakdown
The average age of building construction contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the building construction contractor population.
Building construction contractor age breakdown
| Building Construction Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Building construction contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for building construction contractors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of building construction contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Building construction contractors by degree level
| Building construction contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Building construction contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building construction contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,014 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, building construction contractors earn a median annual income of $53,290 compared to $51,566 for building construction contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,014 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,488 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,290 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,566 |
Building construction contractor employment statistics
Company size where building construction contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building construction contractors work.
Building construction contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Building construction contractor turnover and employment statistics
Building construction contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building construction contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building construction contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building construction contractor 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 construction contractor tenure
The average building construction contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 building construction contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Building construction contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Building construction contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building construction contractors 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/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Worker | 1.77% | 53,067 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Building Construction Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Field Operator | 2.60% | 81,407 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
Similar building construction contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Worker | 1.77% | 53,067 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Field Operator | 2.60% | 81,407 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |