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Painter assistant demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 156,399 painter assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 22.0% of all painter assistants are women, while 78.0% are men.
  • The average painter assistant age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of painter assistants is White (50.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31.9%), Black or African American (9.4%) and Unknown (4.7%).
  • Painter assistants are most in-demand in Burtonsville, MD.
  • Santa Clara, CA pays an annual average wage of $49,337, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women painter assistants earned 92% of what men earned.
  • New Jersey is the best state for painter assistants to live.
  • Painter assistants are 78% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Painter assistant gender statistics

22.0% of painter assistants are women and 78.0% of painter assistants are men.
  • Male, 78.0%
  • Female, 22.0%

Painter assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male78.0%
Female22.0%

Painter assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$39,859
female-income
Female income
$36,569

Painter assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in painter assistant positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of painter assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Painter assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201083.86%16.14%
201184.67%15.33%
201284.91%15.09%
201385.77%14.23%
201483.38%16.62%
201585.21%14.79%
201683.63%16.37%
201782.51%17.49%
201881.30%18.70%
201978.83%21.17%
202081.25%18.75%
202178.03%21.97%

Painter assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared painter assistants 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%
Painter Assistant78%22%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%

Painter assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among painter assistants is White, which makes up 50.9% of all painter assistants. Comparatively, 31.9% of painter assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of painter assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 50.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 31.9%
  • Black or African American, 9.4%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • Asian, 2.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Painter assistant race

Painter assistant racePercentages
White50.9%
Hispanic or Latino31.9%
Black or African American9.4%
Unknown4.7%
Asian2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Painter assistant race and ethnicity over time

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

Painter assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.15%10.85%2.13%22.45%
201161.88%11.84%2.09%21.82%
201262.15%11.48%2.09%21.50%
201361.61%10.98%2.01%22.94%
201460.64%10.34%2.33%24.25%
201559.16%10.06%1.85%26.54%
201658.42%9.97%2.09%26.20%
201759.70%9.17%1.90%26.18%
201859.10%9.28%2.04%27.08%
201957.57%10.25%2.04%27.58%
202056.99%9.78%2.17%25.93%
202150.87%9.42%2.22%31.90%

Painter assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian painter assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino painter assistants have the lowest average salary at $38,337.
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$39,898
White$41,342
Black or African American$38,378
Asian$41,458
Hispanic or Latino$38,337

Average painter assistant age

See how the average age of painter assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Painter assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American50
Unknown38
Asian51
Hispanic or Latino40.536
White4543.5
American Indian and Alaska Native35

Painter assistant age breakdown

The average age of painter assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the painter assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Painter assistant age breakdown

Painter Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years57%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years17%

Painter assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for painter assistants is high school diploma, with 42% of painter assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
  • High School Diploma, 42%
  • Bachelor's, 23%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Painter assistants by degree level

Painter assistant degreePercentages
High School Diploma42%
Bachelor's23%
Associate19%
Diploma9%
Other Degrees7%

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Painter assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, painter assistants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,816 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, painter assistants earn a median annual income of $40,725 compared to $40,617 for painter assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$40,725
Bachelor's Degree$40,617
No Education$38,078
Some College/ Associate Degree$40,816

Painter assistant employment statistics

Most painter assistants work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where painter assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where painter assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Painter assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees12%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees15%
1,000 - 10,000 employees17%
> 10,000 employees13%

Painter assistant jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Painter assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public12%
Private78%
Government3%

Painter assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for painter assistants are professional, manufacturing and retail.

Professional

Manufacturing

Retail

Construction

Automotive

Painter assistant turnover and employment statistics

Painter assistant unemployment rate over time

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

Painter assistant unemployment rate by year

YearPainter assistant unemployment rate
201020.78%
201119.00%
201216.53%
201314.04%
201411.65%
201510.22%
20168.94%
20178.43%
20187.07%
20196.48%
202010.42%
20218.86%

Average painter assistant tenure

The average painter assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,792 painter assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Painter assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year38%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years4%
11+ years5%

Painter assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of painter assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Stone Repairer1.40%3,643
Drywall Metal Stud Worker1.75%22,024
Air Breaker Operator2.24%26,936
Apprentice To Journeyman2.76%19,776
Carpet Installer3.39%16,897
Fabric Worker4.07%20,117
Painter Assistant4.71%-

Similar painter assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Stone Repairer1.40%3,643
Drywall Metal Stud Worker1.75%22,024
Air Breaker Operator2.24%26,936
Apprentice To Journeyman2.76%19,776
Carpet Installer3.39%16,897
Fabric Worker4.07%20,117

Foreign languages spoken by painter assistants

The most common foreign language among painter assistants is Spanish at 62.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 62.8%
  • French, 7.0%
  • Chinese, 4.7%
  • German, 4.7%
  • Mandarin, 4.7%
  • Other, 16.1%

Painter assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish62.8%
French7.0%
Chinese4.7%
German4.7%
Mandarin4.7%
Other16.1%

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Painter assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a painter assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of painter assistants is $53,342. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do painter assistants earn the most?

Painter assistants earn the most in New Jersey, where the average painter assistant salary is $54,924. The map here shows where painter assistants 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 Painter Assistants?

By looking through more than 2,792 resumes, we found that the most popular places for painter assistants are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Painter Assistants

Painter assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California114$47,400
2Florida104$35,670
3Texas104$34,538
4Ohio83$41,101
5Wisconsin79$39,860
6Pennsylvania78$47,436
7North Carolina72$37,813
8Georgia54$34,832
9New York47$46,387
10Minnesota46$45,213
11Iowa45$36,129
12New Jersey41$54,924
13Missouri37$41,008
14Virginia33$43,111
15Indiana32$38,160
16South Carolina32$35,133
17Washington31$41,146
18Tennessee29$34,187
19Michigan27$40,038
20Arizona25$37,816
21Oregon24$36,932
22Oklahoma22$34,286
23Alabama21$33,432
24Massachusetts19$53,202
25Utah19$34,762
26Illinois18$44,782
27Connecticut15$47,040
28Louisiana14$36,249
29Colorado13$39,266
30Maine12$41,517
31Mississippi12$33,795
32Kansas12$33,651
33Rhode Island10$39,036
34Nebraska10$33,530
35Arkansas10$31,418
36Maryland9$42,086
37Kentucky9$34,486
38Alaska8$31,983
39South Dakota8$33,177
40North Dakota7$40,342
41District of Columbia6$55,182
42New Hampshire6$40,230
43Idaho6$32,577
44West Virginia5$47,665
45New Mexico5$33,806
46Vermont4$44,925
47Montana4$35,267
48Nevada4$35,413
49Delaware2$44,171
50Wyoming2$39,304
51Hawaii2$33,011

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