Paper hanger demographics and statistics in the US
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Paper hanger demographics by:
Paper hanger gender statistics
19.5% of paper hangers are women and 80.5% of paper hangers are men.
- Male, 80.5%
- Female, 19.5%
Paper hanger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.5% |
| Female | 19.5% |
Paper hanger gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,548
Female income
$28,373
Paper hanger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paper hanger positions over time. Currently, 19.5% of paper hangers are female.
Paper hanger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2011 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2012 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2013 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2015 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2018 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2019 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2020 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
Paper hanger related jobs gender ratio
We compared paper hangers 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% |
| Paper Hanger | 80% | 20% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Paper hanger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paper hangers is White, which makes up 49.6% of all paper hangers. Comparatively, 33.8% of paper hangers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of paper hangers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 33.8%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Paper hanger race
| Paper hanger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Paper hanger race and ethnicity over time
See how paper hanger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paper hanger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.87% | 10.50% | 2.00% | 24.31% |
| 2011 | 60.59% | 11.50% | 1.96% | 23.68% |
| 2012 | 60.87% | 11.13% | 1.95% | 23.36% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.63% | 1.87% | 24.80% |
| 2014 | 59.36% | 10.00% | 2.20% | 26.11% |
| 2015 | 57.88% | 9.72% | 1.72% | 28.40% |
| 2016 | 57.13% | 9.63% | 1.96% | 28.06% |
| 2017 | 58.41% | 8.83% | 1.77% | 28.04% |
| 2018 | 57.82% | 8.93% | 1.91% | 28.94% |
| 2019 | 56.29% | 9.91% | 1.90% | 29.44% |
| 2020 | 55.70% | 9.44% | 2.03% | 27.79% |
| 2021 | 49.58% | 9.08% | 2.09% | 33.76% |
Paper hanger wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,573 |
| White | $31,519 |
| Black or African American | $29,572 |
| Asian | $31,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,545 |
Average paper hanger age
See how the average age of paper hangers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Paper hanger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Paper hanger age breakdown
The average age of paper hangers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the paper hanger population.
Paper hanger age breakdown
| Paper Hanger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Paper hanger educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Paper hangers by degree level
| Paper hanger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Paper hanger wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,045 |
| No Education | $29,374 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,176 |
Paper hanger employment statistics
Company size where paper hangers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paper hangers work.
Paper hanger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Paper hanger jobs by industry
The most common industries for paper hangers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Paper hanger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Media | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Paper hanger turnover and employment statistics
Paper hanger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paper hangers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paper hanger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paper hanger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average paper hanger tenure
The average paper hanger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 paper hangers resumes in Zippia's database.
Paper hanger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Paper hanger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paper hangers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstone Layer | 1.40% | 201 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Hose Operator | 2.24% | 30,333 |
| Control Electrician | 2.76% | 46,949 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
| Paper Hanger | 4.71% | - |
Similar paper hanger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstone Layer | 1.40% | 201 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Installer | 1.75% | 15,129 |
| Hose Operator | 2.24% | 30,333 |
| Control Electrician | 2.76% | 46,949 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by paper hangers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Paper hanger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |