Dry wall installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Dry wall installer gender statistics
3.7% of dry wall installers are women and 96.3% of dry wall installers are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Dry wall installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Dry wall installer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,260
Female income
$26,958
Dry wall installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dry wall installer positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of dry wall installers are female.
Dry wall installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2015 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2016 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2018 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2021 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
Dry wall installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared dry wall installers 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% |
| Dry Wall Installer | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Dry wall installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dry wall installers is White, which makes up 52.0% of all dry wall installers. Comparatively, 33.9% of dry wall installers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of dry wall installers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 33.9%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Dry wall installer race
| Dry wall installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Dry wall installer race and ethnicity over time
See how dry wall installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dry wall installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.29% | 7.41% | 0.70% | 24.50% |
| 2011 | 65.88% | 6.93% | 1.25% | 23.20% |
| 2012 | 63.62% | 9.03% | 0.89% | 23.15% |
| 2013 | 61.14% | 9.64% | 0.93% | 25.17% |
| 2014 | 61.42% | 9.11% | 0.73% | 25.45% |
| 2015 | 60.41% | 8.06% | 0.66% | 27.52% |
| 2016 | 59.76% | 7.57% | 1.10% | 27.68% |
| 2017 | 56.11% | 6.51% | 0.89% | 32.25% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 5.18% | 1.10% | 30.21% |
| 2019 | 61.60% | 4.77% | 0.48% | 29.52% |
| 2020 | 57.03% | 6.03% | 1.00% | 32.19% |
| 2021 | 51.97% | 7.11% | 1.17% | 33.94% |
Dry wall installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dry wall installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dry wall installers have the lowest average salary at $27,855.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,543 |
| White | $33,175 |
| Black or African American | $27,855 |
| Asian | $33,275 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,939 |
Average dry wall installer age
See how the average age of dry wall installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dry wall installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 34.5 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Dry wall installer age breakdown
The average age of dry wall installers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the dry wall installer population.
Dry wall installer age breakdown
| Dry Wall Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Dry wall installer educational attainment
The most common degree for dry wall installers is high school diploma, with 70% of dry wall installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 11% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 70%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Dry wall installers by degree level
| Dry wall installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 70% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Dry wall installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dry wall installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,960 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dry wall installers earn a median annual income of $32,645 compared to $30,560 for dry wall installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,645 |
| No Education | $26,651 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,960 |
Dry wall installer employment statistics
Company size where dry wall installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dry wall installers work.
Dry wall installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Dry wall installer turnover and employment statistics
Dry wall installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dry wall installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dry wall installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dry wall installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.65% |
| 2011 | 23.30% |
| 2012 | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 10.97% |
| 2015 | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 6.87% |
| 2017 | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 6.07% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 8.22% |
Average dry wall installer tenure
The average dry wall installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 236 dry wall installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dry wall installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Dry wall installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dry wall installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | - |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Floor Renovator | 3.39% | 16,276 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Similar dry wall installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Floor Renovator | 3.39% | 16,276 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by dry wall installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dry wall installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |