Roofing contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Roofing contractor gender statistics
9.2% of roofing contractors are women and 90.8% of roofing contractors are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Roofing contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Roofing contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,825
Female income
$81,620
Roofing contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roofing contractor positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of roofing contractors are female.
Roofing contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2011 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2012 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2015 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2016 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2018 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2019 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2020 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2021 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
Roofing contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared roofing contractors 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% |
| Roofing Contractor | 91% | 9% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Roofing contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roofing contractors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all roofing contractors. Comparatively, 21.3% of roofing contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of roofing contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Roofing contractor race
| Roofing contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Roofing contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how roofing contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roofing contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.73% | 5.79% | 1.23% | 14.00% |
| 2011 | 75.50% | 6.76% | 1.19% | 14.01% |
| 2012 | 76.15% | 6.12% | 1.38% | 13.84% |
| 2013 | 76.00% | 5.68% | 1.15% | 14.61% |
| 2014 | 74.58% | 6.06% | 1.16% | 15.60% |
| 2015 | 74.95% | 6.05% | 1.32% | 15.15% |
| 2016 | 73.83% | 6.15% | 1.24% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 72.48% | 6.50% | 1.08% | 17.25% |
| 2018 | 72.29% | 5.66% | 1.30% | 18.39% |
| 2019 | 70.64% | 6.08% | 1.39% | 19.12% |
| 2020 | 69.00% | 6.43% | 1.23% | 18.61% |
| 2021 | 66.13% | 6.07% | 1.47% | 21.29% |
Roofing contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian roofing contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american roofing contractors have the lowest average salary at $88,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,106 |
| White | $98,037 |
| Black or African American | $88,202 |
| Asian | $102,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,086 |
Average roofing contractor age
See how the average age of roofing contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Roofing contractor 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 |
Roofing contractor age breakdown
The average age of roofing contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the roofing contractor population.
Roofing contractor age breakdown
| Roofing Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Roofing contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for roofing contractors is high school diploma, with 31% of roofing contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Roofing contractors by degree level
| Roofing contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Roofing contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, roofing contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,134 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, roofing contractors earn a median annual income of $99,676 compared to $96,962 for roofing contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,134 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,676 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,962 |
Roofing contractor employment statistics
Most roofing contractors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where roofing contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roofing contractors work.
Roofing contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Roofing contractor jobs by company type
Employees with the roofing contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most roofing contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Roofing contractor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 3% |
Roofing contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for roofing contractors are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Roofing contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Roofing contractor turnover and employment statistics
Roofing contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roofing contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roofing contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roofing contractor 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 roofing contractor tenure
The average roofing contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 666 roofing contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Roofing contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Roofing contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roofing contractors 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 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roofing Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Lease Operator | 2.60% | 33,754 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar roofing contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Lease Operator | 2.60% | 33,754 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Foreign languages spoken by roofing contractors
- Spanish, 91.7%
- Arabic, 8.3%
Roofing contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 91.7% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
