Insulation worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Insulation worker gender statistics
1.9% of insulation workers are women and 98.1% of insulation workers are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Insulation worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Insulation worker gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,290
Female income
$27,244
Insulation worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insulation worker positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of insulation workers are female.
Insulation worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2011 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2012 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2013 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2014 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2018 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2019 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
| 2021 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
Insulation worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared insulation workers 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Insulation worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insulation workers is White, which makes up 47.9% of all insulation workers. Comparatively, 34.6% of insulation workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of insulation workers are Black or African American.
- White, 47.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.6%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Insulation worker race
| Insulation worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Insulation worker race and ethnicity over time
See how insulation worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insulation worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.20% | 10.38% | 1.02% | 28.92% |
| 2011 | 58.53% | 10.65% | 2.79% | 25.80% |
| 2012 | 58.69% | 10.30% | 1.16% | 27.35% |
| 2013 | 57.78% | 10.03% | 0.84% | 27.34% |
| 2014 | 56.99% | 8.13% | 1.52% | 31.15% |
| 2015 | 54.32% | 10.20% | 2.10% | 28.88% |
| 2016 | 54.42% | 12.69% | 0.42% | 29.47% |
| 2017 | 55.36% | 8.45% | 1.37% | 32.03% |
| 2018 | 54.20% | 11.23% | 0.44% | 31.33% |
| 2019 | 55.55% | 8.91% | 2.79% | 30.80% |
| 2020 | 56.61% | 6.13% | 2.13% | 31.31% |
| 2021 | 47.92% | 8.66% | 2.27% | 34.55% |
Insulation worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white insulation workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american insulation workers have the lowest average salary at $28,355.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,867 |
| White | $32,891 |
| Black or African American | $28,355 |
| Asian | $32,018 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,523 |
Average insulation worker age
See how the average age of insulation workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Insulation worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Insulation worker age breakdown
The average age of insulation workers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the insulation worker population.
Insulation worker age breakdown
| Insulation Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Insulation worker educational attainment
The most common degree for insulation workers is high school diploma, with 60% of insulation workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Insulation workers by degree level
| Insulation worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Insulation worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,739 |
| No Education | $29,224 |
Insulation worker employment statistics
Company size where insulation workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insulation workers work.
Insulation worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Insulation worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for insulation workers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Insulation worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Insulation worker turnover and employment statistics
Insulation worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insulation workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insulation worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insulation worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.38% |
| 2011 | 17.28% |
| 2012 | 14.45% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 8.06% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 4.50% |
| 2020 | 6.56% |
| 2021 | 7.19% |
Average insulation worker tenure
The average insulation worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 insulation workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Insulation worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Insulation worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insulation workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Block Setter | 1.40% | 1,869 |
| Drywall Finisher | 1.75% | 14,312 |
| Construction Apprentice | 2.24% | 40,760 |
| Insulation Worker | 2.58% | - |
| Rig Electrician | 2.76% | 15,227 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Sheet Metal Foreman | 4.07% | 8,442 |
Similar insulation worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Block Setter | 1.40% | 1,869 |
| Drywall Finisher | 1.75% | 14,312 |
| Construction Apprentice | 2.24% | 40,760 |
| Rig Electrician | 2.76% | 15,227 |
| Commercial Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 41,761 |
| Sheet Metal Foreman | 4.07% | 8,442 |
Foreign languages spoken by insulation workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Insulation worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
