Drywall contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Drywall contractor demographics by:
Drywall contractor gender statistics
8.3% of drywall contractors are women and 91.7% of drywall contractors are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Drywall contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Drywall contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,031
Female income
$38,524
Drywall contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drywall contractor positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of drywall contractors are female.
Drywall contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2011 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2015 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2017 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2018 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2019 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
Drywall contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared drywall contractors 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% |
| Drywall Contractor | 92% | 8% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Drywall contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drywall contractors is White, which makes up 68.0% of all drywall contractors. Comparatively, 19.9% of drywall contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of drywall contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Drywall contractor race
| Drywall contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Drywall contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how drywall contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drywall contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.63% | 5.40% | 1.20% | 12.60% |
| 2011 | 77.41% | 6.36% | 1.16% | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 78.05% | 5.72% | 1.36% | 12.43% |
| 2013 | 77.90% | 5.28% | 1.12% | 13.20% |
| 2014 | 76.48% | 5.66% | 1.13% | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 76.85% | 5.65% | 1.29% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 75.73% | 5.75% | 1.21% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 74.38% | 6.10% | 1.05% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 74.19% | 5.26% | 1.28% | 16.98% |
| 2019 | 72.54% | 5.68% | 1.36% | 17.71% |
| 2020 | 70.91% | 6.03% | 1.20% | 17.20% |
| 2021 | 68.04% | 5.67% | 1.44% | 19.89% |
Drywall contractor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,181 |
| White | $46,619 |
| Black or African American | $41,762 |
| Asian | $48,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,172 |
Average drywall contractor age
See how the average age of drywall contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drywall contractor 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 |
Drywall contractor age breakdown
The average age of drywall contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the drywall contractor population.
Drywall contractor age breakdown
| Drywall Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Drywall contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for drywall contractors is high school diploma, with 36% of drywall contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Drywall contractors by degree level
| Drywall contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Drywall contractor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,620 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,087 |
Drywall contractor employment statistics
Most drywall contractors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where drywall contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drywall contractors work.
Drywall contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Drywall contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the drywall contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drywall contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drywall contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 5% |
Drywall contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for drywall contractors are construction, manufacturing and retail.
Drywall contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Drywall contractor turnover and employment statistics
Drywall contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drywall contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drywall contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drywall contractor 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 drywall contractor tenure
The average drywall contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 254 drywall contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Drywall contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Drywall contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drywall contractors 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 | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Drywall Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Painter Assistant | 5.83% | 4,060 |
Similar drywall contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Painter Assistant | 5.83% | 4,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by drywall contractors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Drywall contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |