Drywaller demographics and statistics in the US
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Drywaller gender statistics
7.9% of drywallers are women and 92.1% of drywallers are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Drywaller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Drywaller gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,709
Female income
$38,185
Drywaller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drywaller positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of drywallers are female.
Drywaller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2011 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2012 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2021 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
Drywaller related jobs gender ratio
We compared drywallers 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% |
| Drywaller | 92% | 8% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Drywaller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drywallers is White, which makes up 58.6% of all drywallers. Comparatively, 28.8% of drywallers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of drywallers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.8%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.1%
Drywaller race
| Drywaller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Drywaller race and ethnicity over time
See how drywaller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drywaller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.91% | 6.09% | 0.59% | 19.31% |
| 2011 | 72.50% | 5.61% | 1.14% | 18.01% |
| 2012 | 70.24% | 7.72% | 0.78% | 17.96% |
| 2013 | 67.76% | 8.32% | 0.81% | 19.98% |
| 2014 | 68.04% | 7.79% | 0.62% | 20.26% |
| 2015 | 67.03% | 6.75% | 0.55% | 22.33% |
| 2016 | 66.39% | 6.25% | 0.99% | 22.49% |
| 2017 | 62.73% | 5.20% | 0.78% | 27.06% |
| 2018 | 66.24% | 3.87% | 0.99% | 25.02% |
| 2019 | 68.22% | 3.45% | 0.37% | 24.33% |
| 2020 | 63.66% | 4.72% | 0.89% | 27.00% |
| 2021 | 58.59% | 5.79% | 1.05% | 28.75% |
Drywaller wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown drywallers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drywallers have the lowest average salary at $38,730.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,969 |
| White | $41,769 |
| Black or African American | $38,730 |
| Asian | $41,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,374 |
Average drywaller age
See how the average age of drywallers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drywaller 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 |
Drywaller age breakdown
The average age of drywallers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the drywaller population.
Drywaller age breakdown
| Drywaller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Drywaller educational attainment
The most common degree for drywallers is high school diploma, with 49% of drywallers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Drywallers by degree level
| Drywaller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Drywaller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drywallers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,652 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drywallers earn a median annual income of $41,480 compared to $40,313 for drywallers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,313 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,480 |
| No Education | $37,997 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,652 |
Drywaller employment statistics
Company size where drywallers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drywallers work.
Drywaller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Drywaller jobs by industry
The most common industries for drywallers are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Drywaller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Drywaller turnover and employment statistics
Drywaller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drywallers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drywaller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drywaller 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 drywaller tenure
The average drywaller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 drywallers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drywaller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Drywaller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drywallers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | 1,028 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | - |
| Site Worker | 2.24% | 34,602 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Electrician | 2.76% | 16,628 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Spouting Installer | 4.07% | 15,056 |
Similar drywaller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | 1,028 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Site Worker | 2.24% | 34,602 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Electrician | 2.76% | 16,628 |
| Tile Setter Apprentice | 3.39% | 12,828 |
| Spouting Installer | 4.07% | 15,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by drywallers
The most common foreign language among drywallers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Drywaller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |