House builder demographics and statistics in the US
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House builder gender statistics
22.2% of house builders are women and 77.8% of house builders are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
House builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
House builder gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,164
Female income
$29,745
House builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in house builder positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of house builders are female.
House builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.93% | 16.07% |
| 2011 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2012 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2013 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 86.15% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 81.49% | 18.51% |
| 2016 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2017 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2018 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2019 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2020 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
House builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared house builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| House Builder | 78% | 22% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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House builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among house builders is White, which makes up 67.4% of all house builders. Comparatively, 20.3% of house builders are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of house builders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
House builder race
| House builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
House builder race and ethnicity over time
See how house builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
House builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.01% | 5.60% | 1.21% | 12.96% |
| 2011 | 76.79% | 6.56% | 1.17% | 12.97% |
| 2012 | 77.43% | 5.92% | 1.37% | 12.80% |
| 2013 | 77.28% | 5.48% | 1.13% | 13.57% |
| 2014 | 75.86% | 5.86% | 1.15% | 14.56% |
| 2015 | 76.23% | 5.86% | 1.31% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 75.11% | 5.96% | 1.23% | 15.36% |
| 2017 | 73.76% | 6.31% | 1.07% | 16.21% |
| 2018 | 73.57% | 5.47% | 1.29% | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 71.92% | 5.89% | 1.37% | 18.08% |
| 2020 | 70.29% | 6.23% | 1.22% | 17.57% |
| 2021 | 67.42% | 5.87% | 1.45% | 20.25% |
House builder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian house builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american house builders have the lowest average salary at $31,954.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,592 |
| White | $35,232 |
| Black or African American | $31,954 |
| Asian | $36,645 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,585 |
Average house builder age
See how the average age of house builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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House builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
House builder age breakdown
The average age of house builders is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the house builder population.
House builder age breakdown
| House Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
House builder educational attainment
The most common degree for house builders is high school diploma, with 33% of house builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
House builders by degree level
| House builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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House builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, house builders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,229 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, house builders earn a median annual income of $35,775 compared to $34,875 for house builders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,229 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,249 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,775 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,875 |
House builder employment statistics
Most house builders work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where house builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where house builders work.
House builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
House builder jobs by company type
Employees with the house builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most house builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
House builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 7% |
House builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for house builders are construction, education and professional.
House builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 16% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
House builder turnover and employment statistics
House builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for house builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
House builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | House builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average house builder tenure
The average house builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 231 house builders resumes in Zippia's database.
House builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
House builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of house builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| House Builder | 2.35% | - |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar house builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Foreign languages spoken by house builders
The most common foreign language among house builders is Spanish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.7% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 26.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Ukrainian, 6.7%
- Cherokee, 6.7%
- Bosnian, 6.7%
- Other, 46.5%
House builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Ukrainian | 6.7% |
| Cherokee | 6.7% |
| Bosnian | 6.7% |
| Other | 46.5% |