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Carpenter foreman demographics and statistics in the US

Carpenter foreman demographics research summary. Zippia estimates carpenter foreman demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our carpenter foreman estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about carpenter foremen after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 308,786 carpenter foremen currently employed in the United States.
  • 2.2% of all carpenter foremen are women, while 97.8% are men.
  • The average carpenter foreman age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of carpenter foremen is White (62.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.3%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Unknown (4.7%).
  • Carpenter foremen are most in-demand in Phoenix, AZ.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $79,671, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women carpenter foremen earned 100% of what men earned.
  • Washington is the best state for carpenter foremen to live.
  • Carpenter foremen are 90% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Carpenter foreman gender statistics

2.2% of carpenter foremen are women and 97.8% of carpenter foremen are men.
  • Male, 97.8%
  • Female, 2.2%

Carpenter foreman gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male97.8%
Female2.2%

Carpenter foreman gender pay gap

Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$60,042
female-income
Female income
$59,962

Carpenter foreman gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in carpenter foreman positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of carpenter foremen are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Carpenter foreman gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201097.91%2.09%
201198.42%1.58%
201297.97%2.03%
201398.25%1.75%
201497.66%2.34%
201597.98%2.02%
201697.46%2.54%
201797.02%2.98%
201897.28%2.72%
201997.49%2.51%
202097.47%2.53%
202197.85%2.15%

Carpenter foreman related jobs gender ratio

We compared carpenter foremen 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 titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%
Carpenter Foreman98%2%

Carpenter foreman demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among carpenter foremen is White, which makes up 62.2% of all carpenter foremen. Comparatively, 23.3% of carpenter foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of carpenter foremen are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
  • Black or African American, 7.1%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • Asian, 1.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Carpenter foreman race

Carpenter foreman racePercentages
White62.2%
Hispanic or Latino23.3%
Black or African American7.1%
Unknown4.7%
Asian1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Carpenter foreman race and ethnicity over time

See how carpenter foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Carpenter foreman race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.26%7.44%1.58%17.58%
201169.46%7.82%1.57%17.57%
201269.27%7.82%1.69%17.44%
201368.81%7.19%1.58%18.70%
201467.97%7.53%1.49%19.75%
201567.65%7.34%1.75%19.88%
201666.53%7.39%1.60%20.82%
201765.10%7.74%1.57%21.89%
201865.71%6.60%1.73%22.64%
201967.15%6.70%1.77%21.10%
202065.16%7.53%1.73%20.18%
202162.23%7.09%1.60%23.31%

Carpenter foreman wage gap by race

According to our data, asian carpenter foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american carpenter foremen have the lowest average salary at $57,526.
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
$58,000
$57,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$60,799
White$61,593
Black or African American$57,526
Asian$61,897
Hispanic or Latino$58,523

Average carpenter foreman age

See how the average age of carpenter foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Carpenter foreman age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American43
Unknown41
Asian39.5
Hispanic or Latino4037
White4340
American Indian and Alaska Native45.5

Carpenter foreman age breakdown

The average age of carpenter foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the carpenter foreman population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Carpenter foreman age breakdown

Carpenter Foreman YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years17%

Carpenter foreman educational attainment

The most common degree for carpenter foremen is high school diploma, with 42% of carpenter foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
  • High School Diploma, 42%
  • Associate, 22%
  • Bachelor's, 19%
  • Diploma, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Carpenter foremen by degree level

Carpenter foreman degreePercentages
High School Diploma42%
Associate22%
Bachelor's19%
Diploma9%
Other Degrees8%

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Carpenter foreman wage gap by degree level

According to the data, carpenter foremen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $61,672 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, carpenter foremen earn a median annual income of $60,275 compared to $59,119 for carpenter foremen with an High School Diploma degree.
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$59,119
Bachelor's Degree$60,275
Some College/ Associate Degree$61,672

Carpenter foreman employment statistics

Most carpenter foremen work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where carpenter foremen work

Below, you can see the size of companies where carpenter foremen work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Carpenter foreman jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees9%

Carpenter foreman jobs by company type

Employees with the carpenter foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most carpenter foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Carpenter foreman jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public8%
Private90%
Government0%

Carpenter foreman jobs by industry

The most common industries for carpenter foremen are construction, professional and manufacturing.

Construction

Professional

Manufacturing

Retail

Technology

Carpenter foreman turnover and employment statistics

Carpenter foreman unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for carpenter foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Carpenter foreman unemployment rate by year

YearCarpenter foreman unemployment rate
201020.96%
201118.39%
201215.75%
201312.57%
20149.77%
20158.13%
20167.33%
20176.28%
20185.26%
20195.00%
20208.80%
20217.82%

Average carpenter foreman tenure

The average carpenter foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,057 carpenter foremen resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Carpenter foreman tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years28%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years7%
11+ years20%

Carpenter foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of carpenter foremen that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Block Layer1.40%248
Wood Lather1.75%114
Breast Worker2.24%20,021
Carpenter Foreman2.31%-
Neon Light Installer2.76%22,252
Floor Renovator3.39%16,276
Metal Smith4.07%2,546

Similar carpenter foreman jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Block Layer1.40%248
Wood Lather1.75%114
Breast Worker2.24%20,021
Neon Light Installer2.76%22,252
Floor Renovator3.39%16,276
Metal Smith4.07%2,546

Foreign languages spoken by carpenter foremen

The most common foreign language among carpenter foremen is Spanish at 63.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 6.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 63.0%
  • Carrier, 6.5%
  • Japanese, 4.3%
  • French, 4.3%
  • Portuguese, 2.2%
  • Other, 19.7%

Carpenter foreman languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish63.0%
Carrier6.5%
Japanese4.3%
French4.3%
Portuguese2.2%
Other19.7%

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Carpenter foreman location demographics

The amount you can make as a carpenter foreman can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of carpenter foremen is $72,442. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do carpenter foremen earn the most?

Carpenter foremen earn the most in California, where the average carpenter foreman salary is $77,512. The map here shows where carpenter foremen earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Carpenter Foremen?

By looking through more than 6,057 resumes, we found that the most popular places for carpenter foremen are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Carpenter Foremen

Carpenter foreman jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida561$46,228
2California502$77,512
3Texas477$48,507
4Virginia304$47,197
5North Carolina297$41,696
6Georgia265$44,358
7Pennsylvania234$60,358
8Ohio210$50,264
9Tennessee209$43,661
10Washington202$76,792
11Colorado201$51,651
12Iowa176$45,086
13Arizona165$54,920
14New York160$59,553
15South Carolina157$50,079
16Minnesota146$52,878
17Illinois143$47,638
18Wisconsin141$49,123
19Maryland138$61,250
20Alabama133$40,544
21Indiana132$46,059
22Michigan125$48,107
23Oregon109$64,238
24New Jersey102$61,267
25Utah102$48,668
26Missouri96$48,752
27Massachusetts91$69,145
28Kansas89$45,058
29Montana87$52,461
30Idaho85$45,297
31Kentucky85$44,891
32Louisiana84$47,714
33Oklahoma80$46,248
34New Hampshire76$62,728
35Nebraska73$37,978
36Connecticut60$65,408
37Maine58$59,606
38Nevada57$63,884
39Arkansas56$45,069
40Mississippi52$42,739
41North Dakota49$52,228
42New Mexico46$47,221
43South Dakota40$35,432
44West Virginia37$41,018
45Alaska36$55,844
46Wyoming28$52,684
47Delaware28$60,443
48Vermont27$61,109
49District of Columbia27$69,212
50Hawaii21$58,120
51Rhode Island16$63,253

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