Sheet metal contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Sheet metal contractor gender statistics
8.5% of sheet metal contractors are women and 91.5% of sheet metal contractors are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Sheet metal contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Sheet metal contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,520
Female income
$103,931
Sheet metal contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sheet metal contractor positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of sheet metal contractors are female.
Sheet metal contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2011 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2013 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2015 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2019 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2021 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
Sheet metal contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared sheet metal contractors 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% |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sheet metal contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sheet metal contractors is White, which makes up 70.3% of all sheet metal contractors. Comparatively, 14.2% of sheet metal contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of sheet metal contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Sheet metal contractor race
| Sheet metal contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Sheet metal contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how sheet metal contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sheet metal contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.29% | 9.26% | 2.88% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 72.31% | 10.19% | 3.13% | 12.17% |
| 2012 | 75.74% | 9.36% | 2.60% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 10.11% | 2.87% | 12.01% |
| 2014 | 71.16% | 11.00% | 3.60% | 12.06% |
| 2015 | 73.69% | 8.98% | 2.92% | 11.85% |
| 2016 | 73.54% | 10.62% | 2.94% | 9.60% |
| 2017 | 71.81% | 10.73% | 2.77% | 11.86% |
| 2018 | 71.95% | 8.26% | 2.60% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 72.12% | 8.09% | 3.42% | 13.39% |
| 2020 | 70.97% | 8.41% | 3.32% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 70.34% | 8.65% | 2.61% | 14.24% |
Sheet metal contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sheet metal contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sheet metal contractors have the lowest average salary at $103,775.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $110,421 |
| White | $109,488 |
| Black or African American | $103,775 |
| Asian | $106,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $107,117 |
Average sheet metal contractor age
See how the average age of sheet metal contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sheet metal contractor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Sheet metal contractor age breakdown
The average age of sheet metal contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the sheet metal contractor population.
Sheet metal contractor age breakdown
| Sheet Metal Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sheet metal contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for sheet metal contractors is bachelor's degree, with 40% of sheet metal contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Sheet metal contractors by degree level
| Sheet metal contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Sheet metal contractor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $108,308 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $116,109 |
Sheet metal contractor employment statistics
Company size where sheet metal contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sheet metal contractors work.
Sheet metal contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Sheet metal contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for sheet metal contractors are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Sheet metal contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Sheet metal contractor turnover and employment statistics
Sheet metal contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sheet metal contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sheet metal contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sheet metal contractor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 4.81% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.94% |
| 2020 | 6.37% |
| 2021 | 5.35% |
Average sheet metal contractor tenure
The average sheet metal contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 sheet metal contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sheet metal contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sheet metal contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sheet metal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Roofer | 1.43% | 14,001 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | 16,963 |
| Cement Cutter | 2.24% | 4,619 |
| Journeyman Lineman | 2.76% | 9,469 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Sheet Metal Contractor | 4.07% | - |
Similar sheet metal contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Roofer | 1.43% | 14,001 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | 16,963 |
| Cement Cutter | 2.24% | 4,619 |
| Journeyman Lineman | 2.76% | 9,469 |
| Mosaic Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |