Federal contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Federal contractor gender statistics
47.1% of federal contractors are women and 52.9% of federal contractors are men.
- Male, 52.9%
- Female, 47.1%
Federal contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Federal contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,118
Female income
$33,006
Federal contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in federal contractor positions over time. Currently, 47.1% of federal contractors are female.
Federal contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.67% | 37.33% |
| 2011 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2012 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2013 | 63.76% | 36.24% |
| 2014 | 66.66% | 33.34% |
| 2015 | 58.59% | 41.41% |
| 2016 | 61.71% | 38.29% |
| 2017 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2018 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2019 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2020 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2021 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
Federal contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared federal 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% |
| Federal Contractor | 53% | 47% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Federal contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among federal contractors is White, which makes up 68.4% of all federal contractors. Comparatively, 19.1% of federal contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of federal contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Federal contractor race
| Federal contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Federal contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how federal contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Federal contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.96% | 5.79% | 1.23% | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 77.73% | 6.75% | 1.19% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 78.38% | 6.11% | 1.38% | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 78.23% | 5.67% | 1.15% | 12.39% |
| 2014 | 76.81% | 6.05% | 1.16% | 13.38% |
| 2015 | 77.18% | 6.05% | 1.32% | 12.93% |
| 2016 | 76.06% | 6.14% | 1.24% | 14.18% |
| 2017 | 74.71% | 6.49% | 1.08% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 74.52% | 5.65% | 1.30% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 72.86% | 6.07% | 1.39% | 16.90% |
| 2020 | 71.23% | 6.42% | 1.23% | 16.39% |
| 2021 | 68.36% | 6.06% | 1.47% | 19.07% |
Federal contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian federal contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american federal contractors have the lowest average salary at $36,979.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,031 |
| White | $43,176 |
| Black or African American | $36,979 |
| Asian | $45,957 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,018 |
Average federal contractor age
See how the average age of federal contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Federal 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 |
Federal contractor age breakdown
The average age of federal contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the federal contractor population.
Federal contractor age breakdown
| Federal Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Federal contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for federal contractors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of federal contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Federal contractors by degree level
| Federal contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Federal contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, federal contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,203 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, federal contractors earn a median annual income of $44,237 compared to $42,483 for federal contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,203 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,237 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,483 |
Federal contractor employment statistics
Most federal contractors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where federal contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where federal contractors work.
Federal contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Federal contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the federal contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most federal contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Federal contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 17% |
Federal contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for federal contractors are technology, professional and government.
Federal contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Federal contractor turnover and employment statistics
Federal contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for federal contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Federal contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Federal 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 federal contractor tenure
The average federal contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,015 federal contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Federal contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Federal contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of federal 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 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Federal Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar federal contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Foreign languages spoken by federal contractors
The most common foreign language among federal contractors is Spanish at 29.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dari at 9.1% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 29.5%
- Dari, 9.1%
- Urdu, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Arabic, 6.8%
- Other, 36.4%
Federal contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.5% |
| Dari | 9.1% |
| Urdu | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 6.8% |
| Other | 36.4% |
