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Lead carpenter demographics and statistics in the US

Lead carpenter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead carpenter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead carpenter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead carpenters after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 311,823 lead carpenters currently employed in the United States.
  • 2.4% of all lead carpenters are women, while 97.6% are men.
  • The average lead carpenter age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead carpenters is White (62.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), Black or African American (7.4%) and Unknown (4.7%).
  • Lead carpenters are most in-demand in Seattle, WA.
  • The construction industry is the highest-paying for lead carpenters.
  • 2% of all lead carpenters are LGBT.
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Lead carpenter demographics by:

Lead carpenter gender statistics

2.4% of lead carpenters are women and 97.6% of lead carpenters are men.
  • Male, 97.6%
  • Female, 2.4%

Lead carpenter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male97.6%
Female2.4%

Lead carpenter gender pay gap

Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$50,116
female-income
Female income
$50,052

Lead carpenter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead carpenter positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of lead carpenters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead carpenter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201097.69%2.31%
201198.26%1.74%
201297.76%2.24%
201398.07%1.93%
201497.41%2.59%
201597.77%2.23%
201697.19%2.81%
201796.71%3.29%
201897.00%3.00%
201997.23%2.77%
202097.21%2.79%
202197.62%2.38%

Lead carpenter related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead 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 titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%
Lead Carpenter98%2%

Lead carpenter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead carpenters is White, which makes up 62.0% of all lead carpenters. Comparatively, 23.2% of lead carpenters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of lead carpenters are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
  • Black or African American, 7.4%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • Asian, 1.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Lead carpenter race

Lead carpenter racePercentages
White62.0%
Hispanic or Latino23.2%
Black or African American7.4%
Unknown4.7%
Asian1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Lead carpenter race and ethnicity over time

See how lead carpenter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead carpenter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.99%7.78%1.60%17.45%
201169.19%8.17%1.59%17.44%
201269.00%8.16%1.71%17.31%
201368.54%7.54%1.60%18.57%
201467.70%7.88%1.51%19.62%
201567.38%7.68%1.77%19.74%
201666.26%7.74%1.62%20.69%
201764.83%8.08%1.60%21.75%
201865.44%6.95%1.75%22.51%
201966.88%7.05%1.79%20.97%
202064.89%7.88%1.75%20.04%
202161.96%7.44%1.62%23.18%

Lead carpenter wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead carpenters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead carpenters have the lowest average salary at $48,121.
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$50,715
White$51,343
Black or African American$48,121
Asian$51,584
Hispanic or Latino$48,913

Average lead carpenter age

See how the average age of lead carpenters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead carpenter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American43
Unknown41
Asian39.5
Hispanic or Latino4037
White4340
American Indian and Alaska Native45.5

Lead carpenter age breakdown

The average age of lead carpenters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the lead carpenter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead carpenter age breakdown

Lead Carpenter YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years17%

Lead carpenter educational attainment

The most common degree for lead carpenters is high school diploma, with 37% of lead carpenters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
  • High School Diploma, 37%
  • Bachelor's, 23%
  • Associate, 23%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Lead carpenters by degree level

Lead carpenter degreePercentages
High School Diploma37%
Bachelor's23%
Associate23%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees9%

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Lead carpenter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead carpenters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,406 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead carpenters earn a median annual income of $50,300 compared to $49,385 for lead carpenters with an High School Diploma degree.
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$49,385
Bachelor's Degree$50,300
Some College/ Associate Degree$51,406

Lead carpenter employment statistics

Most lead carpenters work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where lead carpenters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead carpenters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead carpenter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees9%

Lead carpenter jobs by company type

Employees with the lead carpenter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead carpenters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead carpenter jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public9%
Private85%
Government3%

Lead carpenter jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead carpenters are construction, professional and retail.

Construction

Professional

Retail

Finance

Government

Lead carpenter turnover and employment statistics

Lead carpenter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead carpenters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead carpenter unemployment rate by year

YearLead carpenter unemployment rate
201020.96%
201118.39%
201215.75%
201312.57%
20149.77%
20158.13%
20167.33%
20176.28%
20185.26%
20195.00%
20208.80%
20217.82%

Average lead carpenter tenure

The average lead carpenter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,456 lead carpenters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead carpenter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years13%

Lead carpenter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead carpenters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Bricklayer1.40%13,839
Drywall Sander1.75%251
Dowel Pin Worker2.24%19,405
Lead Carpenter2.31%-
Senior Electrician2.76%17,633
Vinyl Flooring Installer3.39%15,379
Gutter Installer4.07%15,110

Similar lead carpenter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Bricklayer1.40%13,839
Drywall Sander1.75%251
Dowel Pin Worker2.24%19,405
Senior Electrician2.76%17,633
Vinyl Flooring Installer3.39%15,379
Gutter Installer4.07%15,110

Foreign languages spoken by lead carpenters

The most common foreign language among lead carpenters is Spanish at 75.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.1% and German is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
  • Spanish, 75.6%
  • French, 6.1%
  • German, 3.7%
  • Italian, 2.4%
  • Swedish, 1.2%
  • Other, 11.0%

Lead carpenter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish75.6%
French6.1%
German3.7%
Italian2.4%
Swedish1.2%
Other11.0%

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Lead carpenter location demographics

The amount you can make as a lead carpenter can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of lead carpenters is $60,524. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do lead carpenters earn the most?

Lead carpenters earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average lead carpenter salary is $65,105. The map here shows where lead carpenters earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Carpenters?

By looking through more than 9,456 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead carpenters are New York, NY and Baton Rouge, LA.
Number of Lead Carpenters

Lead carpenter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Michigan1,090$41,627
2Kansas354$40,539
3Oklahoma349$35,982
4Nevada335$49,293
5Florida330$41,277
6Arkansas299$42,478
7Idaho269$36,613
8Texas266$40,678
9Nebraska260$35,543
10California240$64,815
11New Mexico225$37,463
12Montana210$40,516
13North Carolina177$39,931
14Virginia165$48,954
15Georgia160$40,734
16Ohio156$45,901
17Pennsylvania134$52,109
18Iowa134$42,244
19South Dakota130$39,370
20Washington128$57,045
21Alaska123$47,833
22Wisconsin122$43,517
23Tennessee106$39,147
24Minnesota103$49,974
25South Carolina101$40,999
26Colorado99$48,100
27Arizona98$43,213
28New York97$54,728
29Indiana95$51,455
30Illinois84$42,254
31Alabama81$36,256
32Utah79$43,282
33Oregon73$49,318
34Maryland72$47,991
35Massachusetts63$65,105
36Kentucky59$43,442
37Missouri58$45,763
38New Hampshire55$52,728
39New Jersey50$53,494
40Louisiana39$42,018
41Maine36$42,253
42North Dakota33$43,924
43Connecticut32$57,066
44Mississippi26$40,072
45Wyoming23$47,615
46West Virginia22$35,792
47Vermont19$53,950
48Delaware19$50,639
49District of Columbia16$56,966
50Hawaii15$51,221
51Rhode Island12$55,112

Where are lead carpenters in high demand?

Lead carpenters are in high demand in Seattle, WA. There are currently 4 job openings for lead carpenters here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead carpenters are in the most demand.
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