Housing installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Housing installer demographics by:
Housing installer gender statistics
3.7% of housing installers are women and 96.3% of housing installers are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Housing installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Housing installer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,416
Female income
$36,693
Housing installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in housing installer positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of housing installers are female.
Housing installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2011 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2012 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2013 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2014 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2015 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2017 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2019 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2021 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
Housing installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared housing installers 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% |
| Housing Installer | 96% | 4% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Housing installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among housing installers is White, which makes up 53.8% of all housing installers. Comparatively, 20.2% of housing installers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of housing installers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Housing installer race
| Housing installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Housing installer race and ethnicity over time
See how housing installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Housing installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.19% | 11.00% | 6.74% | 18.53% |
| 2011 | 59.77% | 12.73% | 6.42% | 18.48% |
| 2012 | 59.36% | 12.84% | 6.24% | 18.72% |
| 2013 | 60.12% | 12.01% | 6.59% | 18.67% |
| 2014 | 60.22% | 12.16% | 6.47% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 58.92% | 12.87% | 6.48% | 18.77% |
| 2016 | 58.23% | 12.56% | 6.83% | 19.51% |
| 2017 | 58.00% | 13.37% | 6.76% | 19.11% |
| 2018 | 56.96% | 13.26% | 7.17% | 19.35% |
| 2019 | 57.84% | 13.42% | 7.32% | 18.43% |
| 2020 | 56.73% | 11.84% | 7.37% | 19.03% |
| 2021 | 53.77% | 12.52% | 8.57% | 20.17% |
Housing installer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,324 |
| White | $41,619 |
| Black or African American | $39,324 |
| Asian | $41,169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,729 |
Average housing installer age
See how the average age of housing installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Housing installer 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 |
Housing installer age breakdown
The average age of housing installers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the housing installer population.
Housing installer age breakdown
| Housing Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Housing installer educational attainment
The most common degree for housing installers is high school diploma, with 48% of housing installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Housing installers by degree level
| Housing installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Housing installer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,636 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,290 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,915 |
Housing installer employment statistics
Company size where housing installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where housing installers work.
Housing installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Housing installer turnover and employment statistics
Housing installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for housing installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Housing installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Housing installer 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 housing installer tenure
The average housing installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 housing installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Housing installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Housing installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of housing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Cable Assembler | 3.08% | 24,053 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Housing Installer | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar housing installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Cable Assembler | 3.08% | 24,053 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by housing installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Housing installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |