Line builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Line builder gender statistics
36.5% of line builders are women and 63.5% of line builders are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Line builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Line builder gender pay gap
Women earn 73¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,226
Female income
$23,484
Line builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line builder positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of line builders are female.
Line builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2011 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
| 2012 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2013 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2014 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2015 | 68.61% | 31.39% |
| 2016 | 71.34% | 28.66% |
| 2017 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2018 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2019 | 73.17% | 26.83% |
| 2020 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2021 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
Line builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared line builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Line Builder | 63% | 37% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Line builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line builders is White, which makes up 68.0% of all line builders. Comparatively, 19.9% of line builders are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of line builders are Black or African American.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Line builder race
| Line builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Line builder race and ethnicity over time
See how line builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.58% | 5.43% | 1.20% | 12.60% |
| 2011 | 77.36% | 6.40% | 1.16% | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 78.01% | 5.76% | 1.36% | 12.43% |
| 2013 | 77.85% | 5.32% | 1.12% | 13.20% |
| 2014 | 76.43% | 5.70% | 1.14% | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 76.80% | 5.69% | 1.29% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 75.69% | 5.79% | 1.22% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 74.33% | 6.14% | 1.06% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 74.14% | 5.30% | 1.28% | 16.98% |
| 2019 | 72.49% | 5.72% | 1.36% | 17.72% |
| 2020 | 70.86% | 6.07% | 1.21% | 17.20% |
| 2021 | 67.99% | 5.70% | 1.44% | 19.89% |
Line builder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,005 |
| White | $34,573 |
| Black or African American | $27,660 |
| Asian | $37,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,991 |
Average line builder age
See how the average age of line builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Line builder age breakdown
The average age of line builders is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the line builder population.
Line builder age breakdown
| Line Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Line builder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Line builders by degree level
| Line builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Line builder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,194 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,287 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,803 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,777 |
Line builder employment statistics
Company size where line builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line builders work.
Line builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Line builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for line builders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Line builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Line builder turnover and employment statistics
Line builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average line builder tenure
The average line builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 264 line builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Line builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Line builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Operator | 1.69% | 61,894 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Worker | 1.77% | 53,067 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Line Builder | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Similar line builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Operator | 1.69% | 61,894 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Worker | 1.77% | 53,067 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Foreign languages spoken by line builders
The most common foreign language among line builders is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Line builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |