Layer demographics and statistics in the US
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Layer gender statistics
13.6% of layers are women and 86.4% of layers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Layer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Layer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,763
Female income
$48,382
Layer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in layer positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of layers are female.
Layer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2011 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2012 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 87.11% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2016 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2018 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2019 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2020 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2021 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
Layer related jobs gender ratio
We compared layers 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% |
| Layer | 86% | 14% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Layer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among layers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all layers. Comparatively, 28.0% of layers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of layers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.0%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Layer race
| Layer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Layer race and ethnicity over time
See how layer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Layer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.34% | 10.15% | 1.49% | 19.78% |
| 2011 | 62.82% | 8.13% | 1.89% | 24.27% |
| 2012 | 66.54% | 8.12% | 1.72% | 20.68% |
| 2013 | 63.44% | 9.06% | 1.62% | 23.42% |
| 2014 | 63.22% | 10.25% | 1.79% | 21.98% |
| 2015 | 62.69% | 8.66% | 1.61% | 24.90% |
| 2016 | 61.07% | 8.74% | 1.66% | 26.13% |
| 2017 | 62.02% | 7.77% | 1.80% | 26.49% |
| 2018 | 64.96% | 7.93% | 2.29% | 22.76% |
| 2019 | 65.74% | 8.18% | 1.68% | 21.54% |
| 2020 | 62.07% | 7.10% | 1.66% | 25.47% |
| 2021 | 58.06% | 8.24% | 1.34% | 27.99% |
Layer wage gap by race
According to our data, white layers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american layers have the lowest average salary at $45,774.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,308 |
| White | $50,119 |
| Black or African American | $45,774 |
| Asian | $48,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,399 |
Average layer age
See how the average age of layers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Layer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 41 | |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Layer age breakdown
The average age of layers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the layer population.
Layer age breakdown
| Layer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Layer educational attainment
The most common degree for layers is high school diploma, with 52% of layers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Layers by degree level
| Layer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Layer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,391 |
| No Education | $46,540 |
Layer employment statistics
Company size where layers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where layers work.
Layer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Layer turnover and employment statistics
Layer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for layers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Layer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Layer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.58% |
| 2011 | 17.61% |
| 2012 | 14.88% |
| 2013 | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 9.36% |
| 2015 | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 6.39% |
Average layer tenure
The average layer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 680 layers resumes in Zippia's database.
Layer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Layer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of layers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick And Block Mason | 1.40% | 256 |
| Aluminum Shingle Roofer | 1.43% | 1,261 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Tuckpointer, Cleaner, Caulker | 2.24% | 35,504 |
| Apprentice To Journeyman | 2.76% | 19,776 |
| Layer | 3.39% | - |
| Gutter Installer | 4.07% | 15,110 |
Similar layer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick And Block Mason | 1.40% | 256 |
| Aluminum Shingle Roofer | 1.43% | 1,261 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Tuckpointer, Cleaner, Caulker | 2.24% | 35,504 |
| Apprentice To Journeyman | 2.76% | 19,776 |
| Gutter Installer | 4.07% | 15,110 |
Foreign languages spoken by layers
The most common foreign language among layers is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Layer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |
