Pile driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Pile driver gender statistics
10.0% of pile drivers are women and 90.0% of pile drivers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Pile driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Pile driver gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,194
Female income
$29,968
Pile driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pile driver positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of pile drivers are female.
Pile driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2011 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2012 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2013 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2014 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2015 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2017 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2018 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2019 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2020 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2021 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
Pile driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared pile drivers 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% |
| Pile Driver | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Pile driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pile drivers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all pile drivers. Comparatively, 17.1% of pile drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of pile drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.0%
Pile driver race
| Pile driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Pile driver race and ethnicity over time
See how pile driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pile driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.58% | 7.95% | 0.72% | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 73.51% | 8.38% | 0.55% | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 73.70% | 8.08% | 0.82% | 14.22% |
| 2013 | 74.15% | 7.72% | 0.92% | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 72.95% | 7.66% | 0.74% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 72.74% | 7.61% | 0.80% | 15.10% |
| 2016 | 73.67% | 7.63% | 0.54% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 72.32% | 7.14% | 1.10% | 15.53% |
| 2018 | 71.86% | 8.37% | 0.66% | 15.70% |
| 2019 | 72.90% | 7.38% | 0.57% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 70.89% | 7.64% | 0.79% | 14.87% |
| 2021 | 67.29% | 8.47% | 0.95% | 17.08% |
Pile driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pile drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pile drivers have the lowest average salary at $30,621.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,567 |
| White | $32,454 |
| Black or African American | $30,621 |
| Asian | $32,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,526 |
Average pile driver age
See how the average age of pile drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pile driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Pile driver age breakdown
The average age of pile drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the pile driver population.
Pile driver age breakdown
| Pile Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Pile driver educational attainment
The most common degree for pile drivers is high school diploma, with 58% of pile drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pile drivers by degree level
| Pile driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pile driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pile drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,880 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pile drivers earn a median annual income of $32,120 compared to $32,002 for pile drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,002 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,120 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,880 |
Pile driver employment statistics
Most pile drivers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where pile drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pile drivers work.
Pile driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Pile driver jobs by company type
Employees with the pile driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pile drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pile driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 3% |
Pile driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for pile drivers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Pile driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 55% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Pile driver turnover and employment statistics
Pile driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pile drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pile driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pile driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average pile driver tenure
The average pile driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 846 pile drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pile driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pile driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pile drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Pile Driver | 2.22% | - |
| Sand Blaster | 2.24% | 299 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Ceramic Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,421 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
Similar pile driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Sand Blaster | 2.24% | 299 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Ceramic Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,421 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
Foreign languages spoken by pile drivers
The most common foreign language among pile drivers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Pile driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
