Paint preparer demographics and statistics in the US
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Paint preparer gender statistics
15.6% of paint preparers are women and 84.4% of paint preparers are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Paint preparer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Paint preparer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,430
Female income
$28,800
Paint preparer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paint preparer positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of paint preparers are female.
Paint preparer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.18% | 15.82% |
| 2011 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2013 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
| 2014 | 83.36% | 16.64% |
| 2015 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 81.06% | 18.94% |
| 2017 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2018 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2019 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2020 | 79.55% | 20.45% |
| 2021 | 84.40% | 15.60% |
Paint preparer related jobs gender ratio
We compared paint preparers 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% |
| Paint Preparer | 84% | 16% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Paint preparer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paint preparers is White, which makes up 59.1% of all paint preparers. Comparatively, 22.7% of paint preparers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of paint preparers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Paint preparer race
| Paint preparer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Paint preparer race and ethnicity over time
See how paint preparer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paint preparer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.19% | 9.28% | 3.25% | 22.52% |
| 2011 | 60.75% | 11.47% | 2.52% | 22.34% |
| 2012 | 60.88% | 10.50% | 2.77% | 23.76% |
| 2013 | 61.86% | 10.54% | 3.62% | 21.26% |
| 2014 | 63.82% | 10.47% | 3.17% | 19.87% |
| 2015 | 62.13% | 9.88% | 2.65% | 21.88% |
| 2016 | 59.90% | 11.07% | 3.63% | 23.08% |
| 2017 | 63.22% | 9.56% | 3.59% | 20.91% |
| 2018 | 61.42% | 10.89% | 3.17% | 21.66% |
| 2019 | 65.62% | 9.20% | 3.25% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 62.36% | 9.14% | 3.41% | 19.58% |
| 2021 | 59.15% | 10.41% | 3.28% | 22.67% |
Paint preparer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian paint preparers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino paint preparers have the lowest average salary at $30,523.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,878 |
| White | $32,523 |
| Black or African American | $31,867 |
| Asian | $34,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,523 |
Average paint preparer age
See how the average age of paint preparers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paint preparer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Paint preparer age breakdown
The average age of paint preparers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the paint preparer population.
Paint preparer age breakdown
| Paint Preparer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Paint preparer educational attainment
The most common degree for paint preparers is high school diploma, with 48% of paint preparers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Paint preparers by degree level
| Paint preparer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Paint preparer employment statistics
Company size where paint preparers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paint preparers work.
Paint preparer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Paint preparer jobs by industry
The most common industries for paint preparers are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Paint preparer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Paint preparer turnover and employment statistics
Paint preparer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paint preparers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paint preparer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paint preparer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average paint preparer tenure
The average paint preparer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 paint preparers resumes in Zippia's database.
Paint preparer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Paint preparer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paint preparers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Preparer | 4.35% | - |
| Mechanical Inspector | 4.47% | 33,863 |
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Bottom Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,062 |
| Fireman Helper | 8.89% | 13,382 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Similar paint preparer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Inspector | 4.47% | 33,863 |
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Bottom Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,062 |
| Fireman Helper | 8.89% | 13,382 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Foreign languages spoken by paint preparers
The most common foreign language among paint preparers is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Paint preparer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |