Rod buster demographics and statistics in the US
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Rod buster gender statistics
3.6% of rod busters are women and 96.4% of rod busters are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Rod buster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Rod buster gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,903
Female income
$39,465
Rod buster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rod buster positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of rod busters are female.
Rod buster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 95.58% | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2013 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2016 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2020 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2021 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
Rod buster related jobs gender ratio
We compared rod busters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Rod Buster | 96% | 4% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Rod buster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rod busters is White, which makes up 56.1% of all rod busters. Comparatively, 23.9% of rod busters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of rod busters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Rod buster race
| Rod buster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Rod buster race and ethnicity over time
See how rod buster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rod buster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.78% | 14.15% | 5.18% | 31.85% |
| 2011 | 49.11% | 15.51% | 1.98% | 21.99% |
| 2012 | 59.01% | 16.24% | 1.16% | 21.58% |
| 2013 | 57.47% | 16.12% | 0.97% | 23.06% |
| 2014 | 57.73% | 14.90% | 1.08% | 23.19% |
| 2015 | 58.53% | 15.57% | 0.79% | 22.73% |
| 2016 | 57.93% | 13.10% | 0.51% | 25.17% |
| 2017 | 56.98% | 15.77% | 1.21% | 23.23% |
| 2018 | 55.72% | 14.47% | 1.20% | 26.13% |
| 2019 | 58.35% | 13.48% | 1.17% | 23.84% |
| 2020 | 58.46% | 13.71% | 0.98% | 23.08% |
| 2021 | 56.13% | 13.34% | 1.82% | 23.86% |
Rod buster wage gap by race
According to our data, white rod busters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rod busters have the lowest average salary at $40,369.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,153 |
| White | $43,351 |
| Black or African American | $40,369 |
| Asian | $43,194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,544 |
Average rod buster age
See how the average age of rod busters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rod buster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Rod buster age breakdown
The average age of rod busters is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the rod buster population.
Rod buster age breakdown
| Rod Buster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Rod buster educational attainment
The most common degree for rod busters is high school diploma, with 68% of rod busters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 68%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Rod busters by degree level
| Rod buster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 68% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Rod buster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rod busters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,065 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rod busters earn a median annual income of $42,286 compared to $41,750 for rod busters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,750 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,286 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,065 |
Rod buster employment statistics
Company size where rod busters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rod busters work.
Rod buster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Rod buster jobs by industry
The most common industries for rod busters are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Rod buster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 48% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Rod buster turnover and employment statistics
Rod buster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rod busters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rod buster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rod buster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.00% |
| 2011 | 29.33% |
| 2012 | 19.94% |
| 2013 | 15.90% |
| 2014 | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 10.72% |
| 2016 | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average rod buster tenure
The average rod buster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 365 rod busters resumes in Zippia's database.
Rod buster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Rod buster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rod busters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | - |
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Rock Worker | 2.24% | 19,918 |
| Electrical Installer | 2.76% | 55,610 |
| Layer | 3.39% | 371 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Similar rod buster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Roofer | 1.43% | 42,185 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Rock Worker | 2.24% | 19,918 |
| Electrical Installer | 2.76% | 55,610 |
| Layer | 3.39% | 371 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by rod busters
The most common foreign language among rod busters is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cherokee at 16.7% and Comanche is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Cherokee, 16.7%
- Comanche, 16.7%
Rod buster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Cherokee | 16.7% |
| Comanche | 16.7% |