Set builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Set builder gender statistics
21.6% of set builders are women and 78.4% of set builders are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Set builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Set builder gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,829
Female income
$34,775
Set builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in set builder positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of set builders are female.
Set builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.89% | 21.11% |
| 2011 | 83.28% | 16.72% |
| 2012 | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| 2013 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2014 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2015 | 79.44% | 20.56% |
| 2016 | 75.36% | 24.64% |
| 2017 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2018 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2019 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2020 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2021 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
Set builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared set builders 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% |
| Set Builder | 78% | 22% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Set builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among set builders is White, which makes up 62.0% of all set builders. Comparatively, 23.2% of set builders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of set builders are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Set builder race
| Set builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Set builder race and ethnicity over time
See how set builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Set builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.02% | 7.72% | 1.60% | 17.47% |
| 2011 | 69.22% | 8.11% | 1.59% | 17.45% |
| 2012 | 69.03% | 8.10% | 1.71% | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 68.57% | 7.47% | 1.60% | 18.58% |
| 2014 | 67.73% | 7.82% | 1.51% | 19.63% |
| 2015 | 67.42% | 7.62% | 1.77% | 19.76% |
| 2016 | 66.29% | 7.68% | 1.62% | 20.70% |
| 2017 | 64.86% | 8.02% | 1.59% | 21.77% |
| 2018 | 65.47% | 6.89% | 1.75% | 22.53% |
| 2019 | 66.91% | 6.99% | 1.79% | 20.98% |
| 2020 | 64.92% | 7.82% | 1.75% | 20.06% |
| 2021 | 61.99% | 7.38% | 1.62% | 23.19% |
Set builder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,339 |
| White | $35,877 |
| Black or African American | $33,138 |
| Asian | $36,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,807 |
Average set builder age
See how the average age of set builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Set builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Set builder age breakdown
The average age of set builders is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the set builder population.
Set builder age breakdown
| Set Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Set builder educational attainment
The most common degree for set builders is bachelor's degree, with 55% of set builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Set builders by degree level
| Set builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Set builder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,207 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,986 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,930 |
Set builder employment statistics
Most set builders work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where set builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where set builders work.
Set builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Set builder jobs by company type
Employees with the set builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most set builders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Set builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 45% |
Set builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for set builders are education, media and retail.
Set builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Media | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Set builder turnover and employment statistics
Set builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for set builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Set builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Set builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average set builder tenure
The average set builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 set builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Set builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Set builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of set builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Mason | 1.40% | 9,328 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Bridge Builder | 2.24% | 3,623 |
| Set Builder | 2.31% | - |
| Automotive Electrician | 2.76% | 47,344 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
Similar set builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Mason | 1.40% | 9,328 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Bridge Builder | 2.24% | 3,623 |
| Automotive Electrician | 2.76% | 47,344 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Sheet Metal Installer | 4.07% | 18,008 |
Foreign languages spoken by set builders
The most common foreign language among set builders is French at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 40.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- French, 40.0%
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
Set builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |