Metal stud framer demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal stud framer demographics by:
Metal stud framer gender statistics
2.6% of metal stud framers are women and 97.4% of metal stud framers are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Metal stud framer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Metal stud framer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,565
Female income
$43,515
Metal stud framer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal stud framer positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of metal stud framers are female.
Metal stud framer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2011 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2014 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2015 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2017 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2021 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
Metal stud framer related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal stud framers 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% |
| Metal Stud Framer | 97% | 3% |
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Metal stud framer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal stud framers is White, which makes up 55.9% of all metal stud framers. Comparatively, 30.0% of metal stud framers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of metal stud framers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.0%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Metal stud framer race
| Metal stud framer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Metal stud framer race and ethnicity over time
See how metal stud framer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal stud framer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.98% | 7.11% | 1.55% | 24.26% |
| 2011 | 63.17% | 7.50% | 1.54% | 24.25% |
| 2012 | 62.99% | 7.49% | 1.67% | 24.12% |
| 2013 | 62.53% | 6.87% | 1.55% | 25.38% |
| 2014 | 61.69% | 7.21% | 1.47% | 26.43% |
| 2015 | 61.37% | 7.02% | 1.73% | 26.56% |
| 2016 | 60.25% | 7.07% | 1.57% | 27.50% |
| 2017 | 58.82% | 7.41% | 1.55% | 28.57% |
| 2018 | 59.43% | 6.28% | 1.71% | 29.32% |
| 2019 | 60.87% | 6.38% | 1.75% | 27.78% |
| 2020 | 58.88% | 7.21% | 1.70% | 26.86% |
| 2021 | 55.95% | 6.77% | 1.58% | 29.99% |
Metal stud framer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,037 |
| White | $44,532 |
| Black or African American | $41,989 |
| Asian | $44,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,615 |
Average metal stud framer age
See how the average age of metal stud framers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metal stud framer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Metal stud framer age breakdown
The average age of metal stud framers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the metal stud framer population.
Metal stud framer age breakdown
| Metal Stud Framer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Metal stud framer educational attainment
The most common degree for metal stud framers is high school diploma, with 55% of metal stud framers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Metal stud framers by degree level
| Metal stud framer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Metal stud framer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,988 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,710 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,581 |
Metal stud framer employment statistics
Most metal stud framers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where metal stud framers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal stud framers work.
Metal stud framer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Metal stud framer jobs by company type
Employees with the metal stud framer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal stud framers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metal stud framer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 86% |
Metal stud framer jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal stud framers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Metal stud framer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 33% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Metal stud framer turnover and employment statistics
Metal stud framer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal stud framers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal stud framer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal stud framer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average metal stud framer tenure
The average metal stud framer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 474 metal stud framers resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal stud framer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Metal stud framer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal stud framers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Demolition Specialist | 2.24% | 7,950 |
| Metal Stud Framer | 2.31% | - |
| Electrician Technician | 2.76% | 112,907 |
| Marble Setter | 3.39% | 1,848 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | 14,198 |
Similar metal stud framer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Demolition Specialist | 2.24% | 7,950 |
| Electrician Technician | 2.76% | 112,907 |
| Marble Setter | 3.39% | 1,848 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | 14,198 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal stud framers
The most common foreign language among metal stud framers is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
Metal stud framer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |