Buildings painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Buildings painter gender statistics
15.9% of buildings painters are women and 84.1% of buildings painters are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Buildings painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Buildings painter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,964
Female income
$37,623
Buildings painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buildings painter positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of buildings painters are female.
Buildings painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2011 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2012 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2013 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2014 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2017 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2019 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
Buildings painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared buildings 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% |
| Buildings Painter | 84% | 16% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Buildings painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buildings painters is White, which makes up 56.4% of all buildings painters. Comparatively, 26.8% of buildings painters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of buildings painters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Buildings painter race
| Buildings painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Buildings painter race and ethnicity over time
See how buildings painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buildings painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.66% | 10.66% | 2.01% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 67.38% | 11.66% | 1.97% | 16.71% |
| 2012 | 67.66% | 11.29% | 1.97% | 16.39% |
| 2013 | 67.12% | 10.79% | 1.89% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 66.15% | 10.16% | 2.21% | 19.13% |
| 2015 | 64.67% | 9.87% | 1.73% | 21.43% |
| 2016 | 63.92% | 9.79% | 1.97% | 21.08% |
| 2017 | 65.20% | 8.99% | 1.78% | 21.07% |
| 2018 | 64.61% | 9.09% | 1.92% | 21.96% |
| 2019 | 63.08% | 10.07% | 1.92% | 22.47% |
| 2020 | 62.49% | 9.59% | 2.05% | 20.82% |
| 2021 | 56.37% | 9.24% | 2.11% | 26.79% |
Buildings painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian buildings painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino buildings painters have the lowest average salary at $39,943.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,016 |
| White | $43,953 |
| Black or African American | $39,997 |
| Asian | $44,110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,943 |
Average buildings painter age
See how the average age of buildings painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Buildings 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 |
Buildings painter age breakdown
The average age of buildings painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the buildings painter population.
Buildings painter age breakdown
| Buildings Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Buildings painter educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Buildings painters by degree level
| Buildings painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Buildings painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, buildings painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,246 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, buildings painters earn a median annual income of $43,123 compared to $42,979 for buildings painters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,123 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,979 |
| No Education | $39,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,246 |
Buildings painter employment statistics
Most buildings painters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where buildings painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where buildings painters work.
Buildings painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Buildings painter jobs by company type
Employees with the buildings painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most buildings painters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Buildings painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Buildings painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for buildings painters are manufacturing, construction and retail.
Buildings painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Buildings painter turnover and employment statistics
Buildings painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for buildings painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Buildings painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Buildings 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 buildings painter tenure
The average buildings painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 buildings painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Buildings painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Buildings painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buildings 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Acoustical Carpenter | 1.75% | 4,652 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Aircraft Metalsmith | 4.07% | 3,130 |
| Buildings Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar buildings painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Acoustical Carpenter | 1.75% | 4,652 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Aircraft Metalsmith | 4.07% | 3,130 |
Foreign languages spoken by buildings painters
The most common foreign language among buildings painters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sanskrit at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Sanskrit, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Greek, 16.7%
Buildings painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Sanskrit | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Greek | 16.7% |