Nailer demographics and statistics in the US
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Nailer gender statistics
12.0% of nailers are women and 88.0% of nailers are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Nailer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Nailer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,895
Female income
$30,354
Nailer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nailer positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of nailers are female.
Nailer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2012 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2014 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2015 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2016 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2017 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2020 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2021 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
Nailer related jobs gender ratio
We compared nailers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Nailer | 88% | 12% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Nailer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nailers is White, which makes up 60.8% of all nailers. Comparatively, 13.4% of nailers are Black or African American and 13.4% of nailers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.8%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Nailer race
| Nailer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Nailer race and ethnicity over time
See how nailer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nailer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.02% | 14.60% | 5.96% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 65.69% | 14.75% | 5.90% | 10.87% |
| 2012 | 64.37% | 14.72% | 5.98% | 12.37% |
| 2013 | 65.59% | 14.20% | 5.82% | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 14.18% | 5.74% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 65.70% | 14.17% | 6.03% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 64.57% | 14.25% | 6.03% | 12.09% |
| 2017 | 63.59% | 14.88% | 6.15% | 12.25% |
| 2018 | 65.10% | 13.87% | 6.32% | 11.80% |
| 2019 | 66.38% | 13.45% | 6.07% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 63.58% | 13.46% | 7.03% | 11.11% |
| 2021 | 60.76% | 13.36% | 7.04% | 13.36% |
Nailer wage gap by race
According to our data, white nailers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nailers have the lowest average salary at $33,563.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,720 |
| White | $36,565 |
| Black or African American | $33,563 |
| Asian | $34,434 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,277 |
Average nailer age
See how the average age of nailers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nailer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Nailer age breakdown
The average age of nailers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nailer population.
Nailer age breakdown
| Nailer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Nailer educational attainment
The most common degree for nailers is high school diploma, with 54% of nailers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 29% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Nailers by degree level
| Nailer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Nailer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nailers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,616 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nailers earn a median annual income of $35,513 compared to $34,697 for nailers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,616 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,839 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,513 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,697 |
Nailer employment statistics
Company size where nailers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nailers work.
Nailer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
Nailer turnover and employment statistics
Nailer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nailers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nailer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nailer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average nailer tenure
The average nailer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 nailers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nailer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Nailer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nailers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Tester | 4.47% | 10,162 |
| High-Density Finishing Operator | 4.75% | 42,856 |
| Nailer | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Tank Pumper | 8.41% | 4,222 |
| Dry Cleaner Helper | 8.89% | 48,983 |
| Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,145 |
Similar nailer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Tester | 4.47% | 10,162 |
| High-Density Finishing Operator | 4.75% | 42,856 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Tank Pumper | 8.41% | 4,222 |
| Dry Cleaner Helper | 8.89% | 48,983 |
| Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,145 |