Patcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Patcher gender statistics
35.2% of patchers are women and 64.8% of patchers are men.
- Male, 64.8%
- Female, 35.2%
Patcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.8% |
| Female | 35.2% |
Patcher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,307
Female income
$44,178
Patcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patcher positions over time. Currently, 35.2% of patchers are female.
Patcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| 2011 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2012 | 63.49% | 36.51% |
| 2013 | 78.22% | 21.78% |
| 2014 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
| 2015 | 57.15% | 42.85% |
| 2016 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2017 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2018 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2019 | 48.92% | 51.08% |
| 2020 | 61.64% | 38.36% |
| 2021 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
Patcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared patchers 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% |
| Patcher | 65% | 35% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Patcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patchers is White, which makes up 61.8% of all patchers. Comparatively, 22.0% of patchers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of patchers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Patcher race
| Patcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Patcher race and ethnicity over time
See how patcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 11.19% | 1.58% | 18.05% |
| 2011 | 66.48% | 13.03% | 1.49% | 16.40% |
| 2012 | 64.71% | 11.98% | 1.64% | 19.68% |
| 2013 | 63.17% | 11.86% | 1.44% | 21.16% |
| 2014 | 63.43% | 10.64% | 1.56% | 21.29% |
| 2015 | 64.24% | 11.31% | 1.27% | 20.82% |
| 2016 | 63.63% | 8.84% | 0.98% | 23.27% |
| 2017 | 62.68% | 11.51% | 1.68% | 21.33% |
| 2018 | 61.42% | 10.21% | 1.68% | 24.23% |
| 2019 | 64.05% | 9.22% | 1.65% | 21.94% |
| 2020 | 64.16% | 9.45% | 1.46% | 21.18% |
| 2021 | 61.83% | 9.08% | 2.30% | 21.96% |
Patcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white patchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american patchers have the lowest average salary at $38,261.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,225 |
| White | $46,020 |
| Black or African American | $38,261 |
| Asian | $44,347 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,251 |
Average patcher age
See how the average age of patchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Patcher age breakdown
The average age of patchers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the patcher population.
Patcher age breakdown
| Patcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Patcher educational attainment
The most common degree for patchers is high school diploma, with 57% of patchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Patchers by degree level
| Patcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Patcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patchers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $45,239 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, patchers earn a median annual income of $44,464 compared to $43,061 for patchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,239 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,464 |
| No Education | $37,340 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,061 |
Patcher employment statistics
Company size where patchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patchers work.
Patcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Patcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for patchers are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Patcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 37% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Patcher turnover and employment statistics
Patcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.20% |
| 2011 | 22.61% |
| 2012 | 19.94% |
| 2013 | 15.90% |
| 2014 | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 10.72% |
| 2016 | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average patcher tenure
The average patcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 217 patchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Patcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Patcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | - |
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Grommet Worker | 2.24% | 19,396 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar patcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shingler | 1.43% | 1,257 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Grommet Worker | 2.24% | 19,396 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Foreign languages spoken by patchers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Patcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |