Construction craft labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction craft labour gender statistics
11.5% of construction craft labours are women and 88.5% of construction craft labours are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Construction craft labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Construction craft labour gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,502
Female income
$30,007
Construction craft labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction craft labour positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of construction craft labours are female.
Construction craft labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2011 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2013 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2015 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2017 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2019 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2020 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2021 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
Construction craft labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared construction craft labours 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% |
| Construction Craft Labour | 89% | 11% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Construction craft labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction craft labours is White, which makes up 57.2% of all construction craft labours. Comparatively, 25.2% of construction craft labours are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of construction craft labours are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Construction craft labour race
| Construction craft labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Construction craft labour race and ethnicity over time
See how construction craft labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction craft labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.42% | 9.77% | 1.97% | 17.68% |
| 2011 | 66.80% | 10.99% | 1.92% | 16.63% |
| 2012 | 66.63% | 10.43% | 2.05% | 16.71% |
| 2013 | 67.28% | 10.03% | 1.92% | 17.11% |
| 2014 | 66.39% | 9.84% | 2.15% | 17.95% |
| 2015 | 64.73% | 9.53% | 2.15% | 19.98% |
| 2016 | 64.37% | 9.30% | 2.31% | 20.31% |
| 2017 | 64.07% | 9.40% | 2.29% | 20.64% |
| 2018 | 64.85% | 8.82% | 2.37% | 20.06% |
| 2019 | 63.00% | 8.86% | 2.41% | 22.01% |
| 2020 | 60.59% | 10.05% | 2.42% | 21.34% |
| 2021 | 57.22% | 9.23% | 2.50% | 25.22% |
Construction craft labour wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown construction craft labours have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american construction craft labours have the lowest average salary at $30,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,567 |
| White | $33,565 |
| Black or African American | $30,700 |
| Asian | $32,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,934 |
Average construction craft labour age
See how the average age of construction craft labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Construction craft labour age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Construction craft labour age breakdown
The average age of construction craft labours is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the construction craft labour population.
Construction craft labour age breakdown
| Construction Craft Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Construction craft labour educational attainment
The most common degree for construction craft labours is high school diploma, with 52% of construction craft labours earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Construction craft labours by degree level
| Construction craft labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Construction craft labour wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction craft labours with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,673 annually. With a Associate degree, construction craft labours earn a median annual income of $34,287 compared to $32,449 for construction craft labours with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,449 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,673 |
| No Education | $30,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,287 |
Construction craft labour employment statistics
Most construction craft labours work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where construction craft labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction craft labours work.
Construction craft labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Construction craft labour jobs by company type
Employees with the construction craft labour job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most construction craft labours prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Construction craft labour jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 4% |
Construction craft labour jobs by industry
The most common industries for construction craft labours are construction, professional and education.
Construction craft labour industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 38% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Construction craft labour turnover and employment statistics
Construction craft labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction craft labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction craft labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction craft labour unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average construction craft labour tenure
The average construction craft labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 344 construction craft labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction craft labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Construction craft labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction craft labours 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Stone Applicator | 1.40% | 3,116 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Construction Craft Labour | 2.24% | - |
| Airport Electrician | 2.76% | 15,439 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Similar construction craft labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Stone Applicator | 1.40% | 3,116 |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Airport Electrician | 2.76% | 15,439 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction craft labours
- Spanish, 100.0%
Construction craft labour languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |