Floor coverer demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor coverer demographics by:
Floor coverer gender statistics
19.4% of floor coverers are women and 80.6% of floor coverers are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Floor coverer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Floor coverer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,445
Female income
$32,753
Floor coverer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor coverer positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of floor coverers are female.
Floor coverer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.78% | 15.22% |
| 2011 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2014 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2015 | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2016 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2017 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2018 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2019 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2020 | 79.90% | 20.10% |
| 2021 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
Floor coverer related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor coverers 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% |
| Floor Coverer | 81% | 19% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Floor coverer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor coverers is White, which makes up 61.2% of all floor coverers. Comparatively, 27.1% of floor coverers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of floor coverers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.1%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Floor coverer race
| Floor coverer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Floor coverer race and ethnicity over time
See how floor coverer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor coverer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.51% | 8.17% | 1.38% | 18.88% |
| 2011 | 65.99% | 6.15% | 1.78% | 23.37% |
| 2012 | 69.71% | 6.14% | 1.61% | 19.77% |
| 2013 | 66.61% | 7.09% | 1.51% | 22.51% |
| 2014 | 66.40% | 8.28% | 1.67% | 21.07% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 6.68% | 1.50% | 24.00% |
| 2016 | 64.24% | 6.76% | 1.55% | 25.23% |
| 2017 | 65.19% | 5.79% | 1.68% | 25.59% |
| 2018 | 68.13% | 5.95% | 2.17% | 21.85% |
| 2019 | 68.92% | 6.20% | 1.56% | 20.63% |
| 2020 | 65.24% | 5.12% | 1.55% | 24.57% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 6.26% | 1.23% | 27.09% |
Floor coverer wage gap by race
According to our data, white floor coverers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american floor coverers have the lowest average salary at $31,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,716 |
| White | $33,613 |
| Black or African American | $31,447 |
| Asian | $32,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,762 |
Average floor coverer age
See how the average age of floor coverers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Floor coverer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 41 | |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Floor coverer age breakdown
The average age of floor coverers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the floor coverer population.
Floor coverer age breakdown
| Floor Coverer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Floor coverer educational attainment
The most common degree for floor coverers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of floor coverers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Floor coverers by degree level
| Floor coverer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Floor coverer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,758 |
| No Education | $31,833 |
Floor coverer employment statistics
Most floor coverers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where floor coverers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor coverers work.
Floor coverer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Floor coverer jobs by company type
Employees with the floor coverer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most floor coverers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Floor coverer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 6% |
Floor coverer jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor coverers are retail, manufacturing and construction.
Floor coverer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Floor coverer turnover and employment statistics
Floor coverer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor coverers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor coverer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor coverer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.58% |
| 2011 | 17.61% |
| 2012 | 14.88% |
| 2013 | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 9.36% |
| 2015 | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 6.39% |
Average floor coverer tenure
The average floor coverer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 floor coverers resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor coverer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Floor coverer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor coverers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Mason | 1.40% | 9,328 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Carpentry And Masonry Specialist | 2.24% | 13,445 |
| Maintenance Electrician | 2.76% | 92,944 |
| Floor Coverer | 3.39% | - |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar floor coverer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Mason | 1.40% | 9,328 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Carpentry And Masonry Specialist | 2.24% | 13,445 |
| Maintenance Electrician | 2.76% | 92,944 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor coverers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Floor coverer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |