Floor layer demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor layer gender statistics
10.0% of floor layers are women and 90.0% of floor layers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Floor layer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Floor layer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,502
Female income
$41,157
Floor layer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor layer positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of floor layers are female.
Floor layer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2014 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2015 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2017 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
| 2018 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2020 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
Floor layer related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor layers 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 Layer | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Floor layer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor layers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all floor layers. Comparatively, 22.3% of floor layers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of floor layers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Floor layer race
| Floor layer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Floor layer race and ethnicity over time
See how floor layer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor layer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.88% | 9.70% | 1.47% | 14.12% |
| 2011 | 69.35% | 7.68% | 1.87% | 18.61% |
| 2012 | 73.08% | 7.66% | 1.69% | 15.01% |
| 2013 | 69.98% | 8.61% | 1.60% | 17.75% |
| 2014 | 69.76% | 9.80% | 1.76% | 16.31% |
| 2015 | 69.22% | 8.20% | 1.59% | 19.24% |
| 2016 | 67.60% | 8.29% | 1.64% | 20.46% |
| 2017 | 68.56% | 7.32% | 1.77% | 20.83% |
| 2018 | 71.49% | 7.48% | 2.26% | 17.09% |
| 2019 | 72.28% | 7.72% | 1.65% | 15.87% |
| 2020 | 68.60% | 6.64% | 1.64% | 19.80% |
| 2021 | 64.60% | 7.78% | 1.31% | 22.33% |
Floor layer wage gap by race
According to our data, white floor layers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american floor layers have the lowest average salary at $38,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,078 |
| White | $43,003 |
| Black or African American | $38,413 |
| Asian | $41,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,068 |
Average floor layer age
See how the average age of floor layers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Floor layer 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 layer age breakdown
The average age of floor layers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the floor layer population.
Floor layer age breakdown
| Floor Layer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Floor layer educational attainment
The most common degree for floor layers is high school diploma, with 60% of floor layers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Floor layers by degree level
| Floor layer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Floor layer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,060 |
| No Education | $39,215 |
Floor layer employment statistics
Most floor layers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where floor layers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor layers work.
Floor layer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 40% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Floor layer jobs by company type
Employees with the floor layer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most floor layers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Floor layer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Floor layer jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor layers are retail, construction and transportation.
Floor layer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
Floor layer turnover and employment statistics
Floor layer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor layers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor layer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor layer 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 layer tenure
The average floor layer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 173 floor layers resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor layer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Floor layer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor layers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Hot Tar Roofer | 1.43% | 1,449 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Electrical Installer | 2.76% | 55,610 |
| Floor Layer | 3.39% | - |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Similar floor layer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Hot Tar Roofer | 1.43% | 1,449 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Electrical Installer | 2.76% | 55,610 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
