Rigging foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Rigging foreman gender statistics
2.8% of rigging foremen are women and 97.2% of rigging foremen are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Rigging foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Rigging foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,457
Female income
$35,982
Rigging foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rigging foreman positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of rigging foremen are female.
Rigging foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 98.42% | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2016 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2019 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
Rigging foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared rigging foremen 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% |
| Rigging Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Rigging foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rigging foremen is White, which makes up 66.4% of all rigging foremen. Comparatively, 21.7% of rigging foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of rigging foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Rigging foreman race
| Rigging foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Rigging foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how rigging foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rigging foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.04% | 5.18% | 1.18% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 75.81% | 6.14% | 1.14% | 14.47% |
| 2012 | 76.46% | 5.50% | 1.34% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 76.31% | 5.06% | 1.10% | 15.06% |
| 2014 | 74.89% | 5.44% | 1.12% | 16.05% |
| 2015 | 75.26% | 5.44% | 1.28% | 15.60% |
| 2016 | 74.14% | 5.54% | 1.20% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 72.79% | 5.89% | 1.04% | 17.71% |
| 2018 | 72.60% | 5.05% | 1.26% | 18.84% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 5.46% | 1.34% | 19.58% |
| 2020 | 69.31% | 5.81% | 1.19% | 19.06% |
| 2021 | 66.44% | 5.45% | 1.42% | 21.75% |
Rigging foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rigging foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rigging foremen have the lowest average salary at $38,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,882 |
| White | $41,524 |
| Black or African American | $38,231 |
| Asian | $42,929 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,875 |
Average rigging foreman age
See how the average age of rigging foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rigging foreman 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 |
Rigging foreman age breakdown
The average age of rigging foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the rigging foreman population.
Rigging foreman age breakdown
| Rigging Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Rigging foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for rigging foremen is high school diploma, with 47% of rigging foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Rigging foremen by degree level
| Rigging foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Rigging foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rigging foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,477 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rigging foremen earn a median annual income of $42,065 compared to $41,167 for rigging foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,477 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,065 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,167 |
Rigging foreman employment statistics
Most rigging foremen work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where rigging foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rigging foremen work.
Rigging foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Rigging foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the rigging foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rigging foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rigging foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 1% |
Rigging foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for rigging foremen are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Rigging foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Rigging foreman turnover and employment statistics
Rigging foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rigging foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rigging foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rigging foreman 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 rigging foreman tenure
The average rigging foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 396 rigging foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Rigging foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Rigging foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rigging foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Operator | 1.69% | 61,894 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rigging Foreman | 2.35% | - |
| Lease Operator | 2.60% | 33,754 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Similar rigging foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Operator | 1.69% | 61,894 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Construction Helper | 1.77% | 49,381 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Lease Operator | 2.60% | 33,754 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Foreign languages spoken by rigging foremen
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Rigging foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |