Concrete mason demographics and statistics in the US
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Concrete mason demographics by:
Concrete mason gender statistics
2.2% of concrete masons are women and 97.8% of concrete masons are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Concrete mason gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Concrete mason gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,918
Female income
$37,077
Concrete mason gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in concrete mason positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of concrete masons are female.
Concrete mason gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2018 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2019 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2020 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
Concrete mason related jobs gender ratio
We compared concrete masons 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Concrete Mason | 98% | 2% |
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Concrete mason demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among concrete masons is White, which makes up 59.8% of all concrete masons. Comparatively, 25.9% of concrete masons are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of concrete masons are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.9%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
- Asian, 0.9%
Concrete mason race
| Concrete mason race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Concrete mason race and ethnicity over time
See how concrete mason racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Concrete mason race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.66% | 11.71% | 0.47% | 21.12% |
| 2011 | 61.01% | 13.12% | 0.72% | 21.86% |
| 2012 | 60.51% | 12.57% | 0.41% | 23.49% |
| 2013 | 62.10% | 11.85% | 0.14% | 22.20% |
| 2014 | 65.73% | 11.43% | 0.16% | 20.14% |
| 2015 | 63.10% | 10.62% | 0.40% | 21.55% |
| 2016 | 61.71% | 10.58% | 0.28% | 25.35% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 9.35% | 0.14% | 23.87% |
| 2018 | 65.34% | 7.59% | 0.67% | 21.72% |
| 2019 | 64.58% | 7.48% | 0.28% | 24.76% |
| 2020 | 62.62% | 12.00% | 0.15% | 19.48% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 8.42% | 0.94% | 25.91% |
Concrete mason wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown concrete masons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american concrete masons have the lowest average salary at $37,894.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,884 |
| White | $42,570 |
| Black or African American | $37,894 |
| Asian | $42,656 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,869 |
Average concrete mason age
See how the average age of concrete masons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Concrete mason age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.5 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Concrete mason age breakdown
The average age of concrete masons is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the concrete mason population.
Concrete mason age breakdown
| Concrete Mason Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Concrete mason educational attainment
The most common degree for concrete masons is high school diploma, with 49% of concrete masons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Concrete masons by degree level
| Concrete mason degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Concrete mason wage gap by degree level
According to the data, concrete masons with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,386 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, concrete masons earn a median annual income of $42,117 compared to $40,306 for concrete masons with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,306 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,117 |
| No Education | $36,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,386 |
Concrete mason employment statistics
Most concrete masons work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where concrete masons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where concrete masons work.
Concrete mason jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Concrete mason jobs by company type
Employees with the concrete mason job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most concrete masons prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Concrete mason jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 3% |
Concrete mason jobs by industry
The most common industries for concrete masons are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Concrete mason industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 32% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Concrete mason turnover and employment statistics
Concrete mason unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for concrete masons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Concrete mason unemployment rate by year
| Year | Concrete mason unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.92% |
| 2011 | 27.84% |
| 2012 | 20.25% |
| 2013 | 18.62% |
| 2014 | 12.89% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.48% |
| 2017 | 8.64% |
| 2018 | 5.72% |
| 2019 | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 9.53% |
| 2021 | 7.98% |
Average concrete mason tenure
The average concrete mason stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 330 concrete masons resumes in Zippia's database.
Concrete mason tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Concrete mason LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of concrete masons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Specialist | 1.40% | 593 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Sledger | 2.24% | 180 |
| Concrete Mason | 2.48% | - |
| Electrical Worker | 2.76% | 55,180 |
| Carpet Installer Helper | 3.39% | 28,655 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Similar concrete mason jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Specialist | 1.40% | 593 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Sledger | 2.24% | 180 |
| Electrical Worker | 2.76% | 55,180 |
| Carpet Installer Helper | 3.39% | 28,655 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by concrete masons
- Spanish, 100.0%
Concrete mason languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
