Building construction superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Building construction superintendent gender statistics
7.9% of building construction superintendents are women and 92.1% of building construction superintendents are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Building construction superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Building construction superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,939
Female income
$47,702
Building construction superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building construction superintendent positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of building construction superintendents are female.
Building construction superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2011 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2012 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2013 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2014 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2015 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2016 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2017 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2020 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2021 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
Building construction superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared building construction superintendents 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 Superintendent | 92% | 8% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Building construction superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building construction superintendents is White, which makes up 66.8% of all building construction superintendents. Comparatively, 21.4% of building construction superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of building construction superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Building construction superintendent race
| Building construction superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Building construction superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how building construction superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building construction superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.44% | 5.17% | 1.18% | 14.07% |
| 2011 | 76.22% | 6.13% | 1.14% | 14.08% |
| 2012 | 76.87% | 5.49% | 1.34% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 76.71% | 5.05% | 1.10% | 14.67% |
| 2014 | 75.29% | 5.43% | 1.12% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 75.66% | 5.43% | 1.28% | 15.22% |
| 2016 | 74.55% | 5.52% | 1.20% | 16.46% |
| 2017 | 73.19% | 5.87% | 1.04% | 17.32% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 5.03% | 1.26% | 18.46% |
| 2019 | 71.35% | 5.45% | 1.34% | 19.19% |
| 2020 | 69.72% | 5.80% | 1.19% | 18.67% |
| 2021 | 66.85% | 5.44% | 1.42% | 21.36% |
Building construction superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building construction superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building construction superintendents have the lowest average salary at $51,317.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,000 |
| White | $56,690 |
| Black or African American | $51,317 |
| Asian | $59,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,989 |
Average building construction superintendent age
See how the average age of building construction superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building construction superintendent 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 superintendent age breakdown
The average age of building construction superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the building construction superintendent population.
Building construction superintendent age breakdown
| Building Construction Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Building construction superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for building construction superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 33% of building construction superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Building construction superintendents by degree level
| Building construction superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Building construction superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building construction superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, building construction superintendents earn a median annual income of $57,582 compared to $56,104 for building construction superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,438 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,582 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,104 |
Building construction superintendent employment statistics
Most building construction superintendents work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where building construction superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building construction superintendents work.
Building construction superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Building construction superintendent jobs by company type
Employees with the building construction superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building construction superintendents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Building construction superintendent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 4% |
Building construction superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for building construction superintendents are construction, education and real estate.
Building construction superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 32% |
| Education | 8% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Building construction superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Building construction superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building construction superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building construction superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building construction superintendent 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 superintendent tenure
The average building construction superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 354 building construction superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Building construction superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Building construction superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building construction superintendents 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 Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Building Construction Superintendent | 2.35% | - |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
Similar building construction superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
Foreign languages spoken by building construction superintendents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Building construction superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
