Carpentry foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Carpentry foreman gender statistics
2.8% of carpentry foremen are women and 97.2% of carpentry foremen are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Carpentry foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Carpentry foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,448
Female income
$48,852
Carpentry foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in carpentry foreman positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of carpentry foremen are female.
Carpentry foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2012 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2014 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2020 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2021 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
Carpentry foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared carpentry foremen 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% |
| Carpentry Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Carpentry foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among carpentry foremen is White, which makes up 67.4% of all carpentry foremen. Comparatively, 20.1% of carpentry foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of carpentry foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Carpentry foreman race
| Carpentry foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Carpentry foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how carpentry foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Carpentry foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.97% | 5.79% | 1.23% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 6.75% | 1.19% | 12.78% |
| 2012 | 77.40% | 6.11% | 1.38% | 12.60% |
| 2013 | 77.24% | 5.67% | 1.15% | 13.37% |
| 2014 | 75.82% | 6.05% | 1.16% | 14.36% |
| 2015 | 76.19% | 6.04% | 1.32% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 75.08% | 6.14% | 1.24% | 15.16% |
| 2017 | 73.72% | 6.49% | 1.08% | 16.02% |
| 2018 | 73.54% | 5.65% | 1.30% | 17.15% |
| 2019 | 71.88% | 6.07% | 1.39% | 17.89% |
| 2020 | 70.25% | 6.42% | 1.23% | 17.37% |
| 2021 | 67.38% | 6.06% | 1.47% | 20.06% |
Carpentry foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian carpentry foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american carpentry foremen have the lowest average salary at $51,670.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,732 |
| White | $55,775 |
| Black or African American | $51,670 |
| Asian | $57,520 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,724 |
Average carpentry foreman age
See how the average age of carpentry foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Carpentry foreman 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 |
Carpentry foreman age breakdown
The average age of carpentry foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the carpentry foreman population.
Carpentry foreman age breakdown
| Carpentry Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Carpentry foreman educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Carpentry foremen by degree level
| Carpentry foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Carpentry foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, carpentry foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,672 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, carpentry foremen earn a median annual income of $56,448 compared to $55,332 for carpentry foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,672 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,302 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,448 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,332 |
Carpentry foreman employment statistics
Most carpentry foremen work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where carpentry foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where carpentry foremen work.
Carpentry foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Carpentry foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the carpentry foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most carpentry foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Carpentry foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Carpentry foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for carpentry foremen are construction, professional and retail.
Carpentry foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 33% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Carpentry foreman turnover and employment statistics
Carpentry foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for carpentry foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Carpentry foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Carpentry foreman 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 carpentry foreman tenure
The average carpentry foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 304 carpentry foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Carpentry foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Carpentry foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of carpentry foremen 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 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Worker | 1.77% | 53,067 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Carpentry Foreman | 2.35% | - |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
Similar carpentry foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Worker | 1.77% | 53,067 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
Foreign languages spoken by carpentry foremen
The most common foreign language among carpentry foremen is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
Carpentry foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |