Grunt demographics and statistics in the US
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Grunt gender statistics
9.0% of grunts are women and 91.0% of grunts are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Grunt gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Grunt gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,042
Female income
$28,263
Grunt gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grunt positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of grunts are female.
Grunt gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2011 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2013 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2015 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2017 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2018 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2020 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
Grunt related jobs gender ratio
We compared grunts 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% |
| Grunt | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Grunt demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grunts is White, which makes up 62.1% of all grunts. Comparatively, 21.4% of grunts are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of grunts are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Grunt race
| Grunt race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Grunt race and ethnicity over time
See how grunt racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grunt race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.34% | 8.53% | 2.31% | 13.89% |
| 2011 | 71.72% | 9.75% | 2.27% | 12.84% |
| 2012 | 71.55% | 9.19% | 2.40% | 12.92% |
| 2013 | 72.20% | 8.79% | 2.27% | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 8.61% | 2.49% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 69.65% | 8.29% | 2.50% | 16.19% |
| 2016 | 69.29% | 8.06% | 2.65% | 16.52% |
| 2017 | 68.99% | 8.17% | 2.64% | 16.85% |
| 2018 | 69.77% | 7.58% | 2.72% | 16.27% |
| 2019 | 67.92% | 7.62% | 2.76% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 65.50% | 8.82% | 2.77% | 17.55% |
| 2021 | 62.14% | 7.99% | 2.85% | 21.43% |
Grunt wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown grunts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grunts have the lowest average salary at $28,760.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,792 |
| White | $30,790 |
| Black or African American | $28,760 |
| Asian | $30,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,640 |
Average grunt age
See how the average age of grunts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grunt age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Grunt age breakdown
The average age of grunts is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the grunt population.
Grunt age breakdown
| Grunt Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Grunt educational attainment
The most common degree for grunts is high school diploma, with 52% of grunts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 24% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Grunts by degree level
| Grunt degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Grunt wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grunts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,564 annually. With a Associate degree, grunts earn a median annual income of $31,295 compared to $30,005 for grunts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,005 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,564 |
| No Education | $28,485 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,295 |
Grunt employment statistics
Most grunts work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where grunts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grunts work.
Grunt jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Grunt jobs by company type
Employees with the grunt job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grunts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Grunt jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 6% |
Grunt jobs by industry
The most common industries for grunts are construction, media and manufacturing.
Grunt industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 16% |
| Media | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Grunt turnover and employment statistics
Grunt unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grunts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grunt unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grunt unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average grunt tenure
The average grunt stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 274 grunts resumes in Zippia's database.
Grunt tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Grunt LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grunts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Steel Worker | 1.40% | 19,550 |
| Industrial Roofer | 1.43% | 9,762 |
| Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,067 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | - |
| Electrical Worker | 2.76% | 55,180 |
| Carpet Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,996 |
| Sheet Metal Journeyman | 4.07% | 14,501 |
Similar grunt jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Steel Worker | 1.40% | 19,550 |
| Industrial Roofer | 1.43% | 9,762 |
| Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,067 |
| Electrical Worker | 2.76% | 55,180 |
| Carpet Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,996 |
| Sheet Metal Journeyman | 4.07% | 14,501 |
Foreign languages spoken by grunts
The most common foreign language among grunts is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Danish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Danish, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Grunt languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Danish | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |