Drywall worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Drywall worker gender statistics
4.8% of drywall workers are women and 95.2% of drywall workers are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Drywall worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Drywall worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,634
Female income
$32,298
Drywall worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drywall worker positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of drywall workers are female.
Drywall worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2011 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2012 | 95.49% | 4.51% |
| 2013 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
| 2014 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2016 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2018 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2019 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2020 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Drywall worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared drywall workers 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 Worker | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Drywall worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drywall workers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 49.7% of all drywall workers. Comparatively, 38.1% of drywall workers are White and 5.3% of drywall workers are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 49.7%
- White, 38.1%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.0%
Drywall worker race
| Drywall worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.7% |
| White | 38.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Drywall worker race and ethnicity over time
See how drywall worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drywall worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.38% | 5.60% | 0.58% | 40.28% |
| 2011 | 51.97% | 5.13% | 1.13% | 38.97% |
| 2012 | 49.71% | 7.23% | 0.77% | 38.93% |
| 2013 | 47.23% | 7.84% | 0.81% | 40.95% |
| 2014 | 47.51% | 7.30% | 0.61% | 41.23% |
| 2015 | 46.49% | 6.26% | 0.54% | 43.29% |
| 2016 | 45.85% | 5.77% | 0.98% | 43.46% |
| 2017 | 42.19% | 4.71% | 0.77% | 48.03% |
| 2018 | 45.70% | 3.38% | 0.99% | 45.99% |
| 2019 | 47.68% | 2.97% | 0.36% | 45.30% |
| 2020 | 43.12% | 4.23% | 0.88% | 47.97% |
| 2021 | 38.06% | 5.31% | 1.05% | 49.72% |
Drywall worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown drywall workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drywall workers have the lowest average salary at $32,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,805 |
| White | $35,619 |
| Black or African American | $32,800 |
| Asian | $35,670 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,396 |
Average drywall worker age
See how the average age of drywall workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drywall worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of drywall workers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the drywall worker population.
Drywall worker age breakdown
| Drywall Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Drywall worker educational attainment
The most common degree for drywall workers is high school diploma, with 57% of drywall workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Drywall workers by degree level
| Drywall worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Drywall worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drywall workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,510 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drywall workers earn a median annual income of $35,349 compared to $34,266 for drywall workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,266 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,349 |
| No Education | $32,124 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,510 |
Drywall worker turnover and employment statistics
Drywall worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drywall workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drywall worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drywall worker 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 worker tenure
The average drywall worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 drywall workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drywall worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Drywall worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drywall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Roofer | 1.43% | 14,001 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | - |
| Signal Helper | 2.24% | 14,377 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | 14,655 |
| Junior Construction Worker | 3.39% | 57,217 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |
Similar drywall worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Roofer | 1.43% | 14,001 |
| Signal Helper | 2.24% | 14,377 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | 14,655 |
| Junior Construction Worker | 3.39% | 57,217 |
| Fairing Worker | 4.07% | 19,626 |