Craft worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Craft worker gender statistics
11.2% of craft workers are women and 88.8% of craft workers are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Craft worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Craft worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,817
Female income
$42,238
Craft worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in craft worker positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of craft workers are female.
Craft worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2013 | 90.37% | 9.63% |
| 2014 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2017 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2018 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2019 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2020 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2021 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
Craft worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared craft workers 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% |
| Craft Worker | 89% | 11% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Craft worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among craft workers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all craft workers. Comparatively, 20.0% of craft workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of craft workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Craft worker race
| Craft worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Craft worker race and ethnicity over time
See how craft worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Craft worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 11.39% | 3.18% | 17.15% |
| 2011 | 65.19% | 11.38% | 3.25% | 17.33% |
| 2012 | 65.17% | 10.84% | 3.51% | 17.70% |
| 2013 | 66.18% | 10.46% | 3.29% | 17.43% |
| 2014 | 66.62% | 10.05% | 3.41% | 17.38% |
| 2015 | 65.72% | 10.42% | 3.17% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 64.78% | 9.70% | 3.42% | 19.01% |
| 2017 | 65.94% | 10.15% | 3.21% | 18.21% |
| 2018 | 65.68% | 9.94% | 3.47% | 18.36% |
| 2019 | 64.37% | 9.90% | 3.98% | 18.86% |
| 2020 | 60.80% | 10.46% | 3.42% | 20.03% |
| 2021 | 59.67% | 10.52% | 4.47% | 19.96% |
Craft worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white craft workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american craft workers have the lowest average salary at $43,327.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,789 |
| White | $46,372 |
| Black or African American | $43,327 |
| Asian | $45,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,060 |
Average craft worker age
See how the average age of craft workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Craft worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Craft worker age breakdown
The average age of craft workers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the craft worker population.
Craft worker age breakdown
| Craft Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Craft worker educational attainment
The most common degree for craft workers is high school diploma, with 35% of craft workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Craft workers by degree level
| Craft worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Craft worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, craft workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,841 annually. With a Associate degree, craft workers earn a median annual income of $46,676 compared to $44,269 for craft workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,269 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,841 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,676 |
Craft worker employment statistics
Most craft workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where craft workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where craft workers work.
Craft worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Craft worker jobs by company type
Employees with the craft worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most craft workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Craft worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 15% |
Craft worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for craft workers are government, construction and education.
Craft worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 14% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Education | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Craft worker turnover and employment statistics
Craft worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for craft workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Craft worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Craft worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average craft worker tenure
The average craft worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 223 craft workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Craft worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Craft worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of craft workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | 1.73% | 57,420 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Craft Worker | 2.21% | - |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Winder Helper | 3.67% | 13,524 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Similar craft worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | 1.73% | 57,420 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Winder Helper | 3.67% | 13,524 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Foreign languages spoken by craft workers
The most common foreign language among craft workers is Italian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 25.0% and Finnish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Italian, 25.0%
- Persian, 25.0%
- Finnish, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Craft worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Persian | 25.0% |
| Finnish | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
