Plasterer journeyman demographics and statistics in the US
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Plasterer journeyman demographics by:
Plasterer journeyman gender statistics
3.5% of plasterer journeymen are women and 96.5% of plasterer journeymen are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Plasterer journeyman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Plasterer journeyman gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,923
Female income
$47,729
Plasterer journeyman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plasterer journeyman positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of plasterer journeymen are female.
Plasterer journeyman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2011 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2012 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2014 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2016 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
Plasterer journeyman related jobs gender ratio
We compared plasterer journeymen 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% |
| Plasterer Journeyman | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Plasterer journeyman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plasterer journeymen is White, which makes up 63.9% of all plasterer journeymen. Comparatively, 28.2% of plasterer journeymen are Hispanic or Latino and 3.6% of plasterer journeymen are Unknown.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plasterer journeyman race
| Plasterer journeyman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plasterer journeyman race and ethnicity over time
See how plasterer journeyman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plasterer journeyman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.36% | 6.42% | 0.30% | 29.55% |
| 2011 | 65.45% | 12.41% | 0.34% | 19.67% |
| 2012 | 64.90% | 6.02% | 2.14% | 24.44% |
| 2013 | 62.51% | 7.56% | 1.50% | 24.26% |
| 2014 | 58.85% | 8.84% | 1.78% | 27.31% |
| 2015 | 59.32% | 3.94% | 1.31% | 33.83% |
| 2016 | 62.11% | 3.85% | 0.72% | 29.85% |
| 2017 | 56.39% | 8.54% | 0.87% | 32.46% |
| 2018 | 66.19% | 7.13% | 1.31% | 24.13% |
| 2019 | 62.35% | 3.84% | 0.44% | 30.51% |
| 2020 | 58.40% | 2.50% | 3.40% | 31.76% |
| 2021 | 63.85% | 1.91% | 1.63% | 28.17% |
Plasterer journeyman wage gap by race
According to our data, white plasterer journeymen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plasterer journeymen have the lowest average salary at $50,321.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,721 |
| White | $59,590 |
| Black or African American | $50,321 |
| Asian | $58,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,772 |
Plasterer journeyman age breakdown
The average age of plasterer journeymen is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the plasterer journeyman population.
Plasterer journeyman age breakdown
| Plasterer Journeyman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Plasterer journeyman educational attainment
The most common degree for plasterer journeymen is high school diploma, with 55% of plasterer journeymen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
Plasterer journeymen by degree level
| Plasterer journeyman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Plasterer journeyman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plasterer journeymen with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $65,472 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plasterer journeymen earn a median annual income of $56,279 compared to $54,608 for plasterer journeymen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,608 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,279 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,472 |
Plasterer journeyman turnover and employment statistics
Plasterer journeyman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plasterer journeymen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plasterer journeyman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plasterer journeyman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.84% |
| 2011 | 20.73% |
| 2012 | 16.86% |
| 2013 | 16.85% |
| 2014 | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 5.42% |
| 2018 | 3.17% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 6.86% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average plasterer journeyman tenure
The average plasterer journeyman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 plasterer journeymen resumes in Zippia's database.
Plasterer journeyman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Plasterer journeyman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plasterer journeymen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Builder | 1.40% | 3,133 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Pile Header | 2.24% | 283 |
| Stage Electrician | 2.76% | 15,622 |
| Plasterer Journeyman | 3.37% | - |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
Similar plasterer journeyman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Builder | 1.40% | 3,133 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Pile Header | 2.24% | 283 |
| Stage Electrician | 2.76% | 15,622 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
