Renovator demographics and statistics in the US
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Renovator gender statistics
19.7% of renovators are women and 80.3% of renovators are men.
- Male, 80.3%
- Female, 19.7%
Renovator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.3% |
| Female | 19.7% |
Renovator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,393
Female income
$36,163
Renovator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in renovator positions over time. Currently, 19.7% of renovators are female.
Renovator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2011 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2012 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2013 | 86.41% | 13.59% |
| 2014 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2015 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2017 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2019 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2020 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2021 | 80.26% | 19.74% |
Renovator related jobs gender ratio
We compared renovators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Renovator | 80% | 20% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Renovator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among renovators is White, which makes up 65.1% of all renovators. Comparatively, 22.7% of renovators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of renovators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Renovator race
| Renovator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Renovator race and ethnicity over time
See how renovator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Renovator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.67% | 5.55% | 1.21% | 15.37% |
| 2011 | 74.45% | 6.51% | 1.17% | 15.37% |
| 2012 | 75.10% | 5.87% | 1.37% | 15.20% |
| 2013 | 74.94% | 5.43% | 1.13% | 15.97% |
| 2014 | 73.52% | 5.81% | 1.14% | 16.96% |
| 2015 | 73.89% | 5.81% | 1.30% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 72.78% | 5.90% | 1.22% | 17.76% |
| 2017 | 71.42% | 6.25% | 1.07% | 18.61% |
| 2018 | 71.24% | 5.41% | 1.29% | 19.75% |
| 2019 | 69.58% | 5.83% | 1.37% | 20.48% |
| 2020 | 67.95% | 6.18% | 1.21% | 19.97% |
| 2021 | 65.08% | 5.82% | 1.45% | 22.65% |
Renovator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian renovators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american renovators have the lowest average salary at $38,780.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,717 |
| White | $42,654 |
| Black or African American | $38,780 |
| Asian | $44,323 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,709 |
Average renovator age
See how the average age of renovators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Renovator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Renovator age breakdown
The average age of renovators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the renovator population.
Renovator age breakdown
| Renovator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Renovator educational attainment
The most common degree for renovators is bachelor's degree, with 35% of renovators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Renovators by degree level
| Renovator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Renovator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, renovators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,368 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, renovators earn a median annual income of $43,296 compared to $42,233 for renovators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,368 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,312 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,296 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,233 |
Renovator employment statistics
Company size where renovators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where renovators work.
Renovator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Renovator jobs by industry
The most common industries for renovators are professional, retail and real estate.
Renovator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Real Estate | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Renovator turnover and employment statistics
Renovator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for renovators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Renovator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Renovator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average renovator tenure
The average renovator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 519 renovators resumes in Zippia's database.
Renovator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Renovator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of renovators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Labour | 1.77% | 48,914 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Renovator | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar renovator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Labour | 1.77% | 48,914 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Foreign languages spoken by renovators
The most common foreign language among renovators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Thai is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Thai, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Renovator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Thai | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
