Quantity surveyor demographics and statistics in the US
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Quantity surveyor gender statistics
18.4% of quantity surveyors are women and 81.6% of quantity surveyors are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Quantity surveyor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Quantity surveyor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,906
Female income
$67,457
Quantity surveyor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quantity surveyor positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of quantity surveyors are female.
Quantity surveyor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2011 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2012 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2013 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2014 | 82.10% | 17.90% |
| 2015 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2016 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2017 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2018 | 79.19% | 20.81% |
| 2019 | 82.56% | 17.44% |
| 2020 | 82.83% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
Quantity surveyor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity Surveyor | 82% | 18% |
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Quantity surveyor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quantity surveyors is White, which makes up 75.3% of all quantity surveyors. Comparatively, 10.9% of quantity surveyors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of quantity surveyors are Asian.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Quantity surveyor race
| Quantity surveyor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Quantity surveyor race and ethnicity over time
See how quantity surveyor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quantity surveyor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.73% | 3.64% | 2.85% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 86.32% | 3.95% | 3.76% | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 82.80% | 3.59% | 4.05% | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 84.50% | 3.44% | 3.47% | 6.93% |
| 2014 | 86.83% | 2.61% | 3.26% | 5.47% |
| 2015 | 80.61% | 2.50% | 4.94% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 78.62% | 3.76% | 5.84% | 9.80% |
| 2017 | 83.20% | 3.02% | 4.39% | 6.27% |
| 2018 | 82.31% | 3.89% | 3.71% | 7.19% |
| 2019 | 83.24% | 3.49% | 2.47% | 8.29% |
| 2020 | 79.93% | 4.24% | 3.06% | 9.73% |
| 2021 | 75.33% | 3.36% | 5.01% | 10.93% |
Quantity surveyor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quantity surveyors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino quantity surveyors have the lowest average salary at $70,102.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,838 |
| White | $70,771 |
| Black or African American | $70,431 |
| Asian | $72,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,102 |
Quantity surveyor age breakdown
The average age of quantity surveyors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the quantity surveyor population.
Quantity surveyor age breakdown
| Quantity Surveyor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Quantity surveyor educational attainment
The most common degree for quantity surveyors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of quantity surveyors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Quantity surveyors by degree level
| Quantity surveyor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Quantity surveyor jobs you might like
Quantity surveyor employment statistics
Company size where quantity surveyors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quantity surveyors work.
Quantity surveyor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Quantity surveyor jobs by industry
The most common industries for quantity surveyors are construction, professional and technology.
Quantity surveyor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Quantity surveyor turnover and employment statistics
Quantity surveyor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quantity surveyors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quantity surveyor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quantity surveyor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 5.62% |
| 2012 | 4.64% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average quantity surveyor tenure
The average quantity surveyor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,090 quantity surveyors resumes in Zippia's database.
Quantity surveyor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Quantity surveyor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quantity surveyors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 20,958 |
| Validation Engineer | 3.66% | 28,394 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 7.05% | - |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Golf Course Designer | 9.38% | 45,488 |
| Head Architect | 11.82% | 81,721 |
Similar quantity surveyor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 20,958 |
| Validation Engineer | 3.66% | 28,394 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Golf Course Designer | 9.38% | 45,488 |
| Head Architect | 11.82% | 81,721 |
Foreign languages spoken by quantity surveyors
The most common foreign language among quantity surveyors is Spanish at 20.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 13.8% and French is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 20.7%
- Arabic, 13.8%
- French, 10.3%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- Filipino, 6.9%
- Other, 41.4%
Quantity surveyor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.7% |
| Arabic | 13.8% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| Filipino | 6.9% |
| Other | 41.4% |
