Construction millwright demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction millwright gender statistics
1.4% of construction millwrights are women and 98.6% of construction millwrights are men.
- Male, 98.6%
- Female, 1.4%
Construction millwright gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.6% |
| Female | 1.4% |
Construction millwright gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,025
Female income
$52,727
Construction millwright gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction millwright positions over time. Currently, 1.4% of construction millwrights are female.
Construction millwright gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2011 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2012 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2013 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2018 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2019 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2020 | 99.41% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 98.59% | 1.41% |
Construction millwright related jobs gender ratio
We compared construction millwrights with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Construction Millwright | 99% | 1% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Construction millwright demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction millwrights is White, which makes up 81.8% of all construction millwrights. Comparatively, 8.0% of construction millwrights are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of construction millwrights are Unknown.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- Asian, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Construction millwright race
| Construction millwright race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Construction millwright race and ethnicity over time
See how construction millwright racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction millwright race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.41% | 3.29% | 0.19% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 88.82% | 3.39% | 0.48% | 5.69% |
| 2012 | 87.67% | 3.68% | 0.34% | 6.68% |
| 2013 | 86.70% | 3.95% | 0.50% | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 87.49% | 2.54% | 0.81% | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 88.62% | 3.96% | 0.86% | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 84.24% | 4.02% | 1.52% | 8.36% |
| 2017 | 88.78% | 2.56% | 0.87% | 5.61% |
| 2018 | 86.46% | 3.83% | 0.86% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 87.34% | 2.91% | 0.97% | 6.86% |
| 2020 | 83.43% | 4.24% | 0.97% | 6.28% |
| 2021 | 81.79% | 3.48% | 1.07% | 8.00% |
Construction millwright wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown construction millwrights have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american construction millwrights have the lowest average salary at $52,779.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,226 |
| White | $57,028 |
| Black or African American | $52,779 |
| Asian | $57,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,138 |
Average construction millwright age
See how the average age of construction millwrights varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Construction millwright age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 54 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.5 |
Construction millwright age breakdown
The average age of construction millwrights is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the construction millwright population.
Construction millwright age breakdown
| Construction Millwright Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Construction millwright educational attainment
The most common degree for construction millwrights is associate degree, with 29% of construction millwrights earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 18%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Construction millwrights by degree level
| Construction millwright degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Construction millwright wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction millwrights with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,170 annually. With a Associate degree, construction millwrights earn a median annual income of $59,175 compared to $54,589 for construction millwrights with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,589 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,170 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,175 |
Construction millwright employment statistics
Company size where construction millwrights work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction millwrights work.
Construction millwright jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Construction millwright jobs by industry
The most common industries for construction millwrights are construction, professional and agriculture.
Construction millwright industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Agriculture | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Construction millwright turnover and employment statistics
Construction millwright unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction millwrights between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction millwright unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction millwright unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 9.48% |
| 2013 | 9.48% |
| 2014 | 9.04% |
| 2015 | 7.03% |
| 2016 | 5.74% |
| 2017 | 5.80% |
| 2018 | 5.30% |
| 2019 | 5.12% |
| 2020 | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 6.33% |
Average construction millwright tenure
The average construction millwright stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 construction millwrights resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction millwright tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Construction millwright LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction millwrights 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serviceman | 1.73% | 1,833 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | - |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Reel Cart Operator | 3.93% | 26,644 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |
Similar construction millwright jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Serviceman | 1.73% | 1,833 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Reel Cart Operator | 3.93% | 26,644 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction millwrights
- German, 100.0%
Construction millwright languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |