Floor sander demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor sander gender statistics
8.5% of floor sanders are women and 91.5% of floor sanders are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Floor sander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Floor sander gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,565
Female income
$33,975
Floor sander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor sander positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of floor sanders are female.
Floor sander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2011 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2012 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2016 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2021 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
Floor sander related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor sanders 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 Sander | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Floor sander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor sanders is White, which makes up 65.0% of all floor sanders. Comparatively, 22.7% of floor sanders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of floor sanders are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Floor sander race
| Floor sander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Floor sander race and ethnicity over time
See how floor sander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor sander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.27% | 8.95% | 1.42% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 69.74% | 6.93% | 1.82% | 18.94% |
| 2012 | 73.47% | 6.91% | 1.65% | 15.34% |
| 2013 | 70.37% | 7.86% | 1.55% | 18.08% |
| 2014 | 70.15% | 9.05% | 1.72% | 16.64% |
| 2015 | 69.62% | 7.45% | 1.54% | 19.56% |
| 2016 | 68.00% | 7.54% | 1.60% | 20.79% |
| 2017 | 68.95% | 6.57% | 1.73% | 21.16% |
| 2018 | 71.88% | 6.73% | 2.22% | 17.42% |
| 2019 | 72.67% | 6.97% | 1.61% | 16.20% |
| 2020 | 68.99% | 5.89% | 1.60% | 20.13% |
| 2021 | 64.99% | 7.03% | 1.27% | 22.66% |
Floor sander wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,926 |
| White | $35,122 |
| Black or African American | $32,248 |
| Asian | $33,947 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,663 |
Average floor sander age
See how the average age of floor sanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Floor sander 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 sander age breakdown
The average age of floor sanders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the floor sander population.
Floor sander age breakdown
| Floor Sander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Floor sander educational attainment
The most common degree for floor sanders is high school diploma, with 48% of floor sanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Floor sanders by degree level
| Floor sander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Floor sander wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,657 |
| No Education | $32,756 |
Floor sander employment statistics
Company size where floor sanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor sanders work.
Floor sander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Floor sander jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor sanders are retail, construction and manufacturing.
Floor sander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 26% |
| Construction | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
Floor sander turnover and employment statistics
Floor sander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor sanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor sander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor sander 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 sander tenure
The average floor sander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 floor sanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor sander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Floor sander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor sanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Roofer Apprentice | 1.43% | 7,242 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Culvert Installer | 2.24% | 15,056 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Floor Sander | 3.39% | - |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Similar floor sander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Roofer Apprentice | 1.43% | 7,242 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Culvert Installer | 2.24% | 15,056 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor sanders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Floor sander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |