Furniture maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Furniture maker gender statistics
7.4% of furniture makers are women and 92.6% of furniture makers are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Furniture maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Furniture maker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,520
Female income
$35,693
Furniture maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in furniture maker positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of furniture makers are female.
Furniture maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2015 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2016 | 92.13% | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2020 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
Furniture maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared furniture makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Furniture Maker | 93% | 7% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Furniture maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among furniture makers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all furniture makers. Comparatively, 14.9% of furniture makers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of furniture makers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Furniture maker race
| Furniture maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Furniture maker race and ethnicity over time
See how furniture maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Furniture maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.35% | 9.96% | 6.71% | 13.21% |
| 2011 | 65.93% | 11.69% | 6.39% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 65.53% | 11.80% | 6.21% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 66.29% | 10.97% | 6.56% | 13.36% |
| 2014 | 66.39% | 11.12% | 6.44% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 65.09% | 11.83% | 6.46% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 64.39% | 11.52% | 6.81% | 14.20% |
| 2017 | 64.16% | 12.33% | 6.73% | 13.80% |
| 2018 | 63.13% | 12.22% | 7.14% | 14.03% |
| 2019 | 64.00% | 12.38% | 7.29% | 13.12% |
| 2020 | 62.89% | 10.80% | 7.35% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 59.93% | 11.48% | 8.55% | 14.85% |
Furniture maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white furniture makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino furniture makers have the lowest average salary at $37,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,201 |
| White | $39,422 |
| Black or African American | $37,697 |
| Asian | $39,086 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,247 |
Average furniture maker age
See how the average age of furniture makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Furniture maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Furniture maker age breakdown
The average age of furniture makers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the furniture maker population.
Furniture maker age breakdown
| Furniture Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Furniture maker educational attainment
The most common degree for furniture makers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of furniture makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Furniture makers by degree level
| Furniture maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Furniture maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, furniture makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,643 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, furniture makers earn a median annual income of $38,425 compared to $37,933 for furniture makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,933 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,643 |
Furniture maker employment statistics
Most furniture makers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where furniture makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where furniture makers work.
Furniture maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Furniture maker jobs by company type
Employees with the furniture maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most furniture makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Furniture maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 4% |
Furniture maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for furniture makers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Furniture maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Furniture maker turnover and employment statistics
Furniture maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for furniture makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Furniture maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Furniture maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average furniture maker tenure
The average furniture maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 406 furniture makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Furniture maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Furniture maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of furniture makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Transformer Builder | 3.08% | 2,925 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Furniture Maker | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar furniture maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Transformer Builder | 3.08% | 2,925 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by furniture makers
The most common foreign language among furniture makers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Turkish, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Other, 35.8%
Furniture maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Turkish | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.8% |
