Finish painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Finish painter gender statistics
12.5% of finish painters are women and 87.5% of finish painters are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Finish painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Finish painter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,830
Female income
$37,434
Finish painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finish painter positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of finish painters are female.
Finish painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2013 | 92.22% | 7.78% |
| 2014 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2018 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2019 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2021 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
Finish painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared finish painters 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% |
| Finish Painter | 87% | 13% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Finish painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finish painters is White, which makes up 57.8% of all finish painters. Comparatively, 26.1% of finish painters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of finish painters are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Finish painter race
| Finish painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Finish painter race and ethnicity over time
See how finish painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finish painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.05% | 10.03% | 1.96% | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 68.77% | 11.03% | 1.91% | 16.04% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 10.66% | 1.91% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 68.51% | 10.17% | 1.83% | 17.16% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 9.53% | 2.16% | 18.46% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 9.25% | 1.68% | 20.76% |
| 2016 | 65.31% | 9.16% | 1.92% | 20.41% |
| 2017 | 66.59% | 8.36% | 1.73% | 20.40% |
| 2018 | 66.00% | 8.47% | 1.87% | 21.29% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 9.44% | 1.86% | 21.80% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 8.97% | 1.99% | 20.15% |
| 2021 | 57.76% | 8.61% | 2.05% | 26.12% |
Finish painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian finish painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino finish painters have the lowest average salary at $38,729.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,858 |
| White | $40,891 |
| Black or African American | $38,759 |
| Asian | $40,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,729 |
Average finish painter age
See how the average age of finish painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finish painter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Finish painter age breakdown
The average age of finish painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the finish painter population.
Finish painter age breakdown
| Finish Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Finish painter educational attainment
The most common degree for finish painters is high school diploma, with 47% of finish painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Finish painters by degree level
| Finish painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Finish painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, finish painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,517 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, finish painters earn a median annual income of $40,451 compared to $40,374 for finish painters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,451 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,374 |
| No Education | $38,540 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,517 |
Finish painter employment statistics
Most finish painters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where finish painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finish painters work.
Finish painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Finish painter jobs by company type
Employees with the finish painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finish painters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finish painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Finish painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for finish painters are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Finish painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Finish painter turnover and employment statistics
Finish painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finish painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finish painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finish painter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average finish painter tenure
The average finish painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 876 finish painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Finish painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Finish painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finish painters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Door Liner | 1.40% | 1,157 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Construction Pit Worker | 2.24% | 46,522 |
| Nuclear Electrician | 2.76% | 19,526 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
| Finish Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar finish painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Door Liner | 1.40% | 1,157 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Construction Pit Worker | 2.24% | 46,522 |
| Nuclear Electrician | 2.76% | 19,526 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by finish painters
The most common foreign language among finish painters is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 11.1% and Finnish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Finnish, 11.1%
Finish painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Finnish | 11.1% |
