Field contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Field contractor gender statistics
20.5% of field contractors are women and 79.5% of field contractors are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 20.5%
Field contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.5% |
| Female | 20.5% |
Field contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,577
Female income
$38,994
Field contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field contractor positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of field contractors are female.
Field contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.27% | 14.73% |
| 2011 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
| 2012 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2013 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2014 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2016 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2017 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2019 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2020 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2021 | 79.51% | 20.49% |
Field contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Contractor | 80% | 20% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Field contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field contractors is White, which makes up 64.9% of all field contractors. Comparatively, 23.7% of field contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of field contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.7%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Field contractor race
| Field contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Field contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how field contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.49% | 4.86% | 1.16% | 16.40% |
| 2011 | 74.26% | 5.83% | 1.12% | 16.41% |
| 2012 | 74.91% | 5.19% | 1.32% | 16.23% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 4.75% | 1.08% | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 73.34% | 5.13% | 1.10% | 17.99% |
| 2015 | 73.70% | 5.12% | 1.25% | 17.55% |
| 2016 | 72.59% | 5.22% | 1.18% | 18.79% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 5.57% | 1.02% | 19.65% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 4.73% | 1.24% | 20.79% |
| 2019 | 69.39% | 5.15% | 1.32% | 21.52% |
| 2020 | 67.76% | 5.50% | 1.17% | 21.00% |
| 2021 | 64.89% | 5.13% | 1.40% | 23.69% |
Field contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field contractors have the lowest average salary at $42,748.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,578 |
| White | $48,453 |
| Black or African American | $42,748 |
| Asian | $50,961 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,567 |
Average field contractor age
See how the average age of field contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 |
Field contractor age breakdown
The average age of field contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the field contractor population.
Field contractor age breakdown
| Field Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Field contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for field contractors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of field contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Field contractors by degree level
| Field contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Field contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,615 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field contractors earn a median annual income of $49,414 compared to $47,823 for field contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,615 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,983 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,414 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,823 |
Field contractor employment statistics
Most field contractors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where field contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field contractors work.
Field contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Field contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the field contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 1% |
Field contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for field contractors are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Field contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Field contractor turnover and employment statistics
Field contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field contractor tenure
The average field contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 field contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Field contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Field contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Field Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar field contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Foreign languages spoken by field contractors
The most common foreign language among field contractors is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Swedish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Field contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Swedish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |