House carpenter demographics and statistics in the US
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House carpenter gender statistics
7.2% of house carpenters are women and 92.8% of house carpenters are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
House carpenter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
House carpenter gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,556
Female income
$36,513
House carpenter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in house carpenter positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of house carpenters are female.
House carpenter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2011 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2013 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2016 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2018 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2019 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2021 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
House carpenter related jobs gender ratio
We compared house carpenters 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% |
| House Carpenter | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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House carpenter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among house carpenters is White, which makes up 62.1% of all house carpenters. Comparatively, 23.2% of house carpenters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of house carpenters are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
House carpenter race
| House carpenter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
House carpenter race and ethnicity over time
See how house carpenter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
House carpenter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.11% | 7.61% | 1.59% | 17.51% |
| 2011 | 69.31% | 8.00% | 1.58% | 17.50% |
| 2012 | 69.12% | 7.99% | 1.70% | 17.37% |
| 2013 | 68.66% | 7.36% | 1.59% | 18.63% |
| 2014 | 67.83% | 7.71% | 1.50% | 19.68% |
| 2015 | 67.51% | 7.51% | 1.76% | 19.80% |
| 2016 | 66.39% | 7.57% | 1.61% | 20.75% |
| 2017 | 64.96% | 7.91% | 1.58% | 21.82% |
| 2018 | 65.56% | 6.78% | 1.74% | 22.57% |
| 2019 | 67.00% | 6.88% | 1.78% | 21.03% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 7.70% | 1.74% | 20.11% |
| 2021 | 62.08% | 7.27% | 1.61% | 23.24% |
House carpenter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian house carpenters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american house carpenters have the lowest average salary at $35,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,960 |
| White | $37,383 |
| Black or African American | $35,209 |
| Asian | $37,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,744 |
Average house carpenter age
See how the average age of house carpenters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
House carpenter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
House carpenter age breakdown
The average age of house carpenters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the house carpenter population.
House carpenter age breakdown
| House Carpenter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
House carpenter educational attainment
The most common degree for house carpenters is high school diploma, with 33% of house carpenters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
House carpenters by degree level
| House carpenter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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House carpenter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, house carpenters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,425 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, house carpenters earn a median annual income of $36,681 compared to $36,063 for house carpenters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,063 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,681 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,425 |
House carpenter employment statistics
Company size where house carpenters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where house carpenters work.
House carpenter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
House carpenter jobs by industry
The most common industries for house carpenters are manufacturing, media and construction.
House carpenter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Media | 13% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
House carpenter turnover and employment statistics
House carpenter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for house carpenters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
House carpenter unemployment rate by year
| Year | House carpenter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average house carpenter tenure
The average house carpenter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 house carpenters resumes in Zippia's database.
House carpenter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
House carpenter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of house carpenters 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 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Bridge Builder | 2.24% | 3,623 |
| House Carpenter | 2.31% | - |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Similar house carpenter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Door Builder | 1.40% | 3,960 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Bridge Builder | 2.24% | 3,623 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by house carpenters
- Spanish, 100.0%
House carpenter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |