Product builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Product builder gender statistics
48.7% of product builders are women and 51.3% of product builders are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Product builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Product builder gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,418
Female income
$30,213
Product builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product builder positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of product builders are female.
Product builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.27% | 51.73% |
| 2011 | 47.68% | 52.32% |
| 2012 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2013 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2014 | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 2015 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2016 | 49.65% | 50.35% |
| 2017 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2018 | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 2019 | 50.40% | 49.60% |
| 2020 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 2021 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
Product builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared product builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Product Builder | 51% | 49% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Product builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product builders is White, which makes up 48.7% of all product builders. Comparatively, 22.9% of product builders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of product builders are Black or African American.
- White, 48.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Product builder race
| Product builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Product builder race and ethnicity over time
See how product builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.11% | 10.86% | 9.74% | 21.28% |
| 2011 | 54.69% | 12.59% | 9.42% | 21.23% |
| 2012 | 54.28% | 12.70% | 9.24% | 21.47% |
| 2013 | 55.04% | 11.87% | 9.59% | 21.42% |
| 2014 | 55.14% | 12.02% | 9.47% | 21.19% |
| 2015 | 53.84% | 12.73% | 9.49% | 21.52% |
| 2016 | 53.15% | 12.42% | 9.83% | 22.26% |
| 2017 | 52.92% | 13.23% | 9.76% | 21.86% |
| 2018 | 51.88% | 13.12% | 10.17% | 22.10% |
| 2019 | 52.76% | 13.28% | 10.32% | 21.18% |
| 2020 | 51.65% | 11.69% | 10.37% | 21.79% |
| 2021 | 48.69% | 12.38% | 11.58% | 22.92% |
Product builder wage gap by race
According to our data, white product builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino product builders have the lowest average salary at $31,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,947 |
| White | $33,119 |
| Black or African American | $31,777 |
| Asian | $32,858 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,426 |
Average product builder age
See how the average age of product builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Product builder age breakdown
The average age of product builders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the product builder population.
Product builder age breakdown
| Product Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Product builder educational attainment
The most common degree for product builders is bachelor's degree, with 33% of product builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Product builders by degree level
| Product builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Product builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product builders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,290 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, product builders earn a median annual income of $32,344 compared to $31,961 for product builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,961 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,344 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,290 |
Product builder employment statistics
Most product builders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where product builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product builders work.
Product builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Product builder jobs by company type
Employees with the product builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Product builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for product builders are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Product builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Product builder turnover and employment statistics
Product builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average product builder tenure
The average product builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 903 product builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Product builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Product builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Lamp Assembler | 3.08% | 17,484 |
| Metal Fabricator Apprentice | 3.66% | 9,574 |
| Product Builder | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar product builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Lamp Assembler | 3.08% | 17,484 |
| Metal Fabricator Apprentice | 3.66% | 9,574 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by product builders
The most common foreign language among product builders is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 46.7%
- Hmong, 11.1%
- French, 8.9%
- Swahili, 4.4%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- Other, 24.5%
Product builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.7% |
| Hmong | 11.1% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Swahili | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Other | 24.5% |
