Guard rail installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Guard rail installer gender statistics
11.9% of guard rail installers are women and 88.1% of guard rail installers are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Guard rail installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Guard rail installer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,477
Female income
$33,901
Guard rail installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in guard rail installer positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of guard rail installers are female.
Guard rail installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2011 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2012 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2014 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2017 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2019 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2021 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
Guard rail installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared guard rail installers 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% |
| Guard Rail Installer | 88% | 12% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Guard rail installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among guard rail installers is White, which makes up 63.9% of all guard rail installers. Comparatively, 19.2% of guard rail installers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of guard rail installers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.6%
Guard rail installer race
| Guard rail installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Guard rail installer race and ethnicity over time
See how guard rail installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Guard rail installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 9.42% | 1.71% | 16.69% |
| 2011 | 68.37% | 9.74% | 1.11% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 69.76% | 7.71% | 1.82% | 16.47% |
| 2013 | 65.83% | 11.24% | 2.35% | 17.17% |
| 2014 | 67.19% | 8.10% | 1.86% | 18.38% |
| 2015 | 69.33% | 9.18% | 1.69% | 16.10% |
| 2016 | 68.24% | 7.06% | 1.30% | 19.42% |
| 2017 | 61.19% | 10.61% | 2.30% | 22.26% |
| 2018 | 64.56% | 9.09% | 1.77% | 21.11% |
| 2019 | 68.50% | 8.99% | 1.88% | 17.31% |
| 2020 | 62.54% | 10.00% | 1.63% | 19.37% |
| 2021 | 63.91% | 8.42% | 1.61% | 19.16% |
Guard rail installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown guard rail installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american guard rail installers have the lowest average salary at $34,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,738 |
| White | $39,677 |
| Black or African American | $34,715 |
| Asian | $37,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,021 |
Average guard rail installer age
See how the average age of guard rail installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Guard rail installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Guard rail installer age breakdown
The average age of guard rail installers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the guard rail installer population.
Guard rail installer age breakdown
| Guard Rail Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Guard rail installer educational attainment
The most common degree for guard rail installers is high school diploma, with 56% of guard rail installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Guard rail installers by degree level
| Guard rail installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Guard rail installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, guard rail installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,172 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, guard rail installers earn a median annual income of $38,580 compared to $36,382 for guard rail installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,580 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,172 |
Guard rail installer employment statistics
Most guard rail installers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where guard rail installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where guard rail installers work.
Guard rail installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Guard rail installer jobs by company type
Employees with the guard rail installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most guard rail installers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Guard rail installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 20% |
Guard rail installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for guard rail installers are transportation, government and construction.
Guard rail installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Guard rail installer turnover and employment statistics
Guard rail installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for guard rail installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guard rail installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Guard rail installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.53% |
| 2011 | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 10.52% |
Average guard rail installer tenure
The average guard rail installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 guard rail installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Guard rail installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Guard rail installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of guard rail installers 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 |
| Drywall Finisher | 1.75% | 14,312 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | 4,605 |
| Control Electrician | 2.76% | 46,949 |
| Composition Floor Setter | 3.39% | 18,115 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |
| Guard Rail Installer | 4.79% | - |
Similar guard rail installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Steel Worker | 1.40% | 19,550 |
| Drywall Finisher | 1.75% | 14,312 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | 4,605 |
| Control Electrician | 2.76% | 46,949 |
| Composition Floor Setter | 3.39% | 18,115 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |
Foreign languages spoken by guard rail installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Guard rail installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |