Refinisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Refinisher gender statistics
9.0% of refinishers are women and 91.0% of refinishers are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Refinisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Refinisher gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,534
Female income
$27,437
Refinisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in refinisher positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of refinishers are female.
Refinisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2011 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2013 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2014 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2015 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2016 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2018 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2020 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2021 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
Refinisher related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Refinisher | 91% | 9% |
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Refinisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among refinishers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all refinishers. Comparatively, 19.2% of refinishers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of refinishers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
- Unknown, 1.1%
Refinisher race
| Refinisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Unknown | 1.1% |
Refinisher race and ethnicity over time
See how refinisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Refinisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.79% | 10.52% | 2.26% | 24.41% |
| 2011 | 65.05% | 11.46% | 0.86% | 20.19% |
| 2012 | 57.97% | 10.73% | 2.32% | 23.60% |
| 2013 | 63.74% | 14.52% | 2.23% | 17.54% |
| 2014 | 69.66% | 8.99% | 2.22% | 17.50% |
| 2015 | 68.33% | 11.76% | 1.57% | 15.83% |
| 2016 | 72.43% | 5.37% | 3.53% | 17.28% |
| 2017 | 63.81% | 9.41% | 2.76% | 22.40% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 9.03% | 2.47% | 16.70% |
| 2019 | 70.03% | 6.35% | 2.54% | 18.62% |
| 2020 | 69.77% | 11.20% | 1.03% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 71.21% | 4.57% | 2.17% | 19.18% |
Refinisher wage gap by race
According to our data, white refinishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian refinishers have the lowest average salary at $29,031.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,375 |
| White | $33,881 |
| Black or African American | $31,943 |
| Asian | $29,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,632 |
Refinisher age breakdown
The average age of refinishers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the refinisher population.
Refinisher age breakdown
| Refinisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Refinisher educational attainment
The most common degree for refinishers is high school diploma, with 54% of refinishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Refinishers by degree level
| Refinisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Refinisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, refinishers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,009 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, refinishers earn a median annual income of $34,286 compared to $32,473 for refinishers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,286 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,009 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,473 |
Refinisher employment statistics
Company size where refinishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where refinishers work.
Refinisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
Refinisher turnover and employment statistics
Refinisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for refinishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Refinisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Refinisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.48% |
| 2011 | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 11.88% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 6.98% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 3.57% |
| 2020 | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 3.62% |
Average refinisher tenure
The average refinisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 419 refinishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Refinisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Refinisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of refinishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Case Maker | 3.02% | 28,711 |
| Woodworking Bench Carpenter | 5.49% | 4,987 |
| Plug Saw Operator | 5.67% | 26,156 |
| Refinisher | 14.62% | - |
Similar refinisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Case Maker | 3.02% | 28,711 |
| Woodworking Bench Carpenter | 5.49% | 4,987 |
| Plug Saw Operator | 5.67% | 26,156 |
Foreign languages spoken by refinishers
The most common foreign language among refinishers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Polish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 22.2%
- Polish, 11.1%
Refinisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
