Drywall taper demographics and statistics in the US
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Drywall taper gender statistics
6.9% of drywall tapers are women and 93.1% of drywall tapers are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Drywall taper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Drywall taper gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,422
Female income
$34,184
Drywall taper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drywall taper positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of drywall tapers are female.
Drywall taper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2013 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2014 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2015 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2017 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2018 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2021 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
Drywall taper related jobs gender ratio
We compared drywall tapers 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% |
| Drywall Taper | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Drywall taper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drywall tapers is White, which makes up 54.0% of all drywall tapers. Comparatively, 34.0% of drywall tapers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of drywall tapers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.1%
Drywall taper race
| Drywall taper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Drywall taper race and ethnicity over time
See how drywall taper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drywall taper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.36% | 5.11% | 0.60% | 24.59% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 4.63% | 1.14% | 23.29% |
| 2012 | 65.69% | 6.74% | 0.79% | 23.24% |
| 2013 | 63.21% | 7.35% | 0.82% | 25.26% |
| 2014 | 63.49% | 6.81% | 0.63% | 25.54% |
| 2015 | 62.48% | 5.77% | 0.56% | 27.61% |
| 2016 | 61.83% | 5.27% | 1.00% | 27.77% |
| 2017 | 58.18% | 4.22% | 0.79% | 32.35% |
| 2018 | 61.69% | 2.89% | 1.00% | 30.30% |
| 2019 | 63.67% | 2.47% | 0.37% | 29.61% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 3.74% | 0.89% | 32.29% |
| 2021 | 54.04% | 4.82% | 1.06% | 34.04% |
Drywall taper wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown drywall tapers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drywall tapers have the lowest average salary at $34,667.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,539 |
| White | $37,362 |
| Black or African American | $34,667 |
| Asian | $37,411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,239 |
Average drywall taper age
See how the average age of drywall tapers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drywall taper 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 |
Drywall taper age breakdown
The average age of drywall tapers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the drywall taper population.
Drywall taper age breakdown
| Drywall Taper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Drywall taper educational attainment
The most common degree for drywall tapers is high school diploma, with 37% of drywall tapers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Drywall tapers by degree level
| Drywall taper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Drywall taper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drywall tapers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,258 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drywall tapers earn a median annual income of $37,106 compared to $36,071 for drywall tapers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,071 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,106 |
| No Education | $34,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,258 |
Drywall taper employment statistics
Company size where drywall tapers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drywall tapers work.
Drywall taper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Drywall taper jobs by industry
The most common industries for drywall tapers are construction, retail and professional.
Drywall taper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 44% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Drywall taper turnover and employment statistics
Drywall taper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drywall tapers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drywall taper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drywall taper 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 drywall taper tenure
The average drywall taper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 221 drywall tapers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drywall taper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Drywall taper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drywall tapers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinder Block Mason | 1.40% | 234 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | - |
| Pile Header | 2.24% | 283 |
| Industrial Electrician | 2.76% | 23,963 |
| Linoleum Floor Installer | 3.39% | 31,280 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Similar drywall taper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cinder Block Mason | 1.40% | 234 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Pile Header | 2.24% | 283 |
| Industrial Electrician | 2.76% | 23,963 |
| Linoleum Floor Installer | 3.39% | 31,280 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by drywall tapers
- Spanish, 91.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
Drywall taper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 91.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
