Contractor/trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Contractor/trainer gender statistics
51.6% of contractor/trainers are women and 48.4% of contractor/trainers are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Contractor/trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Contractor/trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,064
Female income
$62,897
Contractor/trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contractor/trainer positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of contractor/trainers are female.
Contractor/trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2011 | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 2012 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2013 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2014 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2015 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2016 | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 2017 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2018 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2019 | 48.40% | 51.60% |
| 2020 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2021 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
Contractor/trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared contractor/trainers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Contractor/Trainer | 48% | 52% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Contractor/trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contractor/trainers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all contractor/trainers. Comparatively, 15.7% of contractor/trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of contractor/trainers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Contractor/trainer race
| Contractor/trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Contractor/trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how contractor/trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contractor/trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.02% | 12.09% | 3.73% | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 68.91% | 11.74% | 4.06% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 68.13% | 12.16% | 4.65% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 66.63% | 12.57% | 4.26% | 13.64% |
| 2014 | 65.83% | 12.12% | 4.86% | 14.09% |
| 2015 | 68.03% | 12.20% | 4.36% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 67.38% | 11.08% | 4.38% | 13.75% |
| 2017 | 65.06% | 12.45% | 4.52% | 14.31% |
| 2018 | 69.06% | 9.47% | 4.47% | 12.91% |
| 2019 | 68.76% | 10.20% | 4.02% | 14.05% |
| 2020 | 64.40% | 9.65% | 5.06% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 59.69% | 11.27% | 6.32% | 15.72% |
Contractor/trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, white contractor/trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian contractor/trainers have the lowest average salary at $65,258.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,180 |
| White | $69,054 |
| Black or African American | $66,985 |
| Asian | $65,258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,909 |
Average contractor/trainer age
See how the average age of contractor/trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Contractor/trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44.5 | 41 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 47 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 41 |
Contractor/trainer age breakdown
The average age of contractor/trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the contractor/trainer population.
Contractor/trainer age breakdown
| Contractor/Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Contractor/trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for contractor/trainers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of contractor/trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Contractor/trainers by degree level
| Contractor/trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Contractor/trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contractor/trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,166 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, contractor/trainers earn a median annual income of $71,041 compared to $64,182 for contractor/trainers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,166 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,841 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,041 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,182 |
Contractor/trainer employment statistics
Most contractor/trainers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where contractor/trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contractor/trainers work.
Contractor/trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Contractor/trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the contractor/trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contractor/trainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contractor/trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 7% |
Contractor/trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for contractor/trainers are professional, technology and health care.
Contractor/trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Contractor/trainer turnover and employment statistics
Contractor/trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contractor/trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contractor/trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contractor/trainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.49% |
| 2011 | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.54% |
| 2017 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.89% |
Average contractor/trainer tenure
The average contractor/trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,408 contractor/trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Contractor/trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Contractor/trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contractor/trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Planning Specialist | 8.65% | 31,008 |
| Product Marketing Analyst | 10.00% | 150,314 |
| Sustainable Design Coordinator | 11.05% | 43,833 |
| Senior Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,475 |
| Contractor/Trainer | 12.19% | - |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar contractor/trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Planning Specialist | 8.65% | 31,008 |
| Product Marketing Analyst | 10.00% | 150,314 |
| Sustainable Design Coordinator | 11.05% | 43,833 |
| Senior Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,475 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by contractor/trainers
The most common foreign language among contractor/trainers is Spanish at 35.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 35.4%
- French, 18.8%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 22.9%
Contractor/trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.4% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 22.9% |
