Constructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Constructor gender statistics
10.3% of constructors are women and 89.7% of constructors are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Constructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Constructor gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,150
Female income
$36,588
Constructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in constructor positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of constructors are female.
Constructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2011 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2012 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2013 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2017 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2018 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2020 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2021 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
Constructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared constructors 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% |
| Constructor | 90% | 10% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Constructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among constructors is White, which makes up 62.9% of all constructors. Comparatively, 26.5% of constructors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of constructors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.5%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Constructor race
| Constructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Constructor race and ethnicity over time
See how constructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Constructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.53% | 4.18% | 1.11% | 19.20% |
| 2011 | 72.31% | 5.14% | 1.08% | 19.21% |
| 2012 | 72.96% | 4.50% | 1.27% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 72.80% | 4.07% | 1.03% | 19.81% |
| 2014 | 71.38% | 4.45% | 1.05% | 20.79% |
| 2015 | 71.75% | 4.44% | 1.21% | 20.35% |
| 2016 | 70.64% | 4.54% | 1.13% | 21.59% |
| 2017 | 69.28% | 4.89% | 0.97% | 22.45% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 4.05% | 1.19% | 23.59% |
| 2019 | 67.44% | 4.47% | 1.27% | 24.32% |
| 2020 | 65.81% | 4.82% | 1.12% | 23.80% |
| 2021 | 62.94% | 4.45% | 1.35% | 26.49% |
Constructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian constructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american constructors have the lowest average salary at $39,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,290 |
| White | $44,761 |
| Black or African American | $39,846 |
| Asian | $46,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,281 |
Average constructor age
See how the average age of constructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Constructor 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 |
Constructor age breakdown
The average age of constructors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the constructor population.
Constructor age breakdown
| Constructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Constructor educational attainment
The most common degree for constructors is high school diploma, with 37% of constructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Constructors by degree level
| Constructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Constructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, constructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,873 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, constructors earn a median annual income of $45,585 compared to $44,221 for constructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,873 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,777 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,585 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,221 |
Constructor employment statistics
Most constructors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where constructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where constructors work.
Constructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Constructor jobs by company type
Employees with the constructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most constructors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Constructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Constructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for constructors are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Constructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Constructor turnover and employment statistics
Constructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for constructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Constructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Constructor 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 constructor tenure
The average constructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 248 constructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Constructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Constructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of constructors 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-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Constructor | 2.35% | - |
| Derrick Hand | 2.60% | 5,225 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Similar constructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Derrick Hand | 2.60% | 5,225 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by constructors
The most common foreign language among constructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 8.3%
- Bosnian, 8.3%
- Serbian, 8.3%
- Dutch, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Constructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Bosnian | 8.3% |
| Serbian | 8.3% |
| Dutch | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |