Construction person demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction person gender statistics
18.1% of construction people are women and 81.9% of construction people are men.
- Male, 81.9%
- Female, 18.1%
Construction person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.9% |
| Female | 18.1% |
Construction person gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,420
Female income
$27,478
Construction person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction person positions over time. Currently, 18.1% of construction people are female.
Construction person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2011 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2017 | 84.91% | 15.09% |
| 2018 | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| 2019 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2020 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2021 | 81.93% | 18.07% |
Construction person related jobs gender ratio
We compared construction people 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 Person | 82% | 18% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Construction person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction people is White, which makes up 51.9% of all construction people. Comparatively, 29.0% of construction people are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of construction people are Black or African American.
- White, 51.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 29.0%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Construction person race
| Construction person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Construction person race and ethnicity over time
See how construction person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.06% | 11.37% | 2.53% | 21.45% |
| 2011 | 61.44% | 12.59% | 2.49% | 20.41% |
| 2012 | 61.27% | 12.04% | 2.61% | 20.48% |
| 2013 | 61.92% | 11.64% | 2.48% | 20.89% |
| 2014 | 61.03% | 11.45% | 2.71% | 21.73% |
| 2015 | 59.37% | 11.14% | 2.71% | 23.76% |
| 2016 | 59.01% | 10.91% | 2.87% | 24.09% |
| 2017 | 58.71% | 11.01% | 2.86% | 24.41% |
| 2018 | 59.48% | 10.42% | 2.93% | 23.84% |
| 2019 | 57.64% | 10.46% | 2.98% | 25.78% |
| 2020 | 55.22% | 11.66% | 2.98% | 25.11% |
| 2021 | 51.86% | 10.83% | 3.06% | 28.99% |
Construction person wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown construction people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american construction people have the lowest average salary at $28,019.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,243 |
| White | $30,241 |
| Black or African American | $28,019 |
| Asian | $29,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,980 |
Average construction person age
See how the average age of construction people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Construction person 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 person age breakdown
The average age of construction people is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the construction person population.
Construction person age breakdown
| Construction Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Construction person educational attainment
The most common degree for construction people is associate degree, with 27% of construction people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Construction people by degree level
| Construction person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Construction person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction people with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,093 annually. With a Associate degree, construction people earn a median annual income of $30,796 compared to $29,379 for construction people with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,379 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,093 |
| No Education | $27,720 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,796 |
Construction person employment statistics
Company size where construction people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction people work.
Construction person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Construction person turnover and employment statistics
Construction person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction person 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 person tenure
The average construction person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 construction people resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Construction person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Construction Person | 2.24% | - |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Similar construction person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction people
- Spanish, 100.0%
Construction person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |