Sheet metal insulator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sheet metal insulator gender statistics
10.0% of sheet metal insulators are women and 90.0% of sheet metal insulators are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Sheet metal insulator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Sheet metal insulator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,587
Female income
$44,875
Sheet metal insulator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sheet metal insulator positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of sheet metal insulators are female.
Sheet metal insulator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2011 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2013 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2014 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2016 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2017 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2018 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2019 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2020 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2021 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
Sheet metal insulator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sheet metal insulators 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 Insulator | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sheet metal insulator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sheet metal insulators is White, which makes up 64.9% of all sheet metal insulators. Comparatively, 22.1% of sheet metal insulators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of sheet metal insulators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sheet metal insulator race
| Sheet metal insulator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sheet metal insulator race and ethnicity over time
See how sheet metal insulator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sheet metal insulator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.90% | 7.23% | 2.53% | 17.24% |
| 2011 | 66.92% | 8.16% | 2.78% | 20.04% |
| 2012 | 70.35% | 7.33% | 2.25% | 18.35% |
| 2013 | 66.74% | 8.08% | 2.52% | 19.88% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 8.97% | 3.25% | 19.93% |
| 2015 | 68.30% | 6.95% | 2.57% | 19.72% |
| 2016 | 68.15% | 8.58% | 2.59% | 17.47% |
| 2017 | 66.42% | 8.69% | 2.42% | 19.73% |
| 2018 | 66.56% | 6.23% | 2.25% | 22.58% |
| 2019 | 66.72% | 6.06% | 3.07% | 21.26% |
| 2020 | 65.58% | 6.38% | 2.97% | 20.17% |
| 2021 | 64.95% | 6.62% | 2.26% | 22.11% |
Sheet metal insulator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sheet metal insulators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sheet metal insulators have the lowest average salary at $44,801.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,976 |
| White | $47,529 |
| Black or African American | $44,801 |
| Asian | $46,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,395 |
Average sheet metal insulator age
See how the average age of sheet metal insulators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Sheet metal insulator 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 insulator age breakdown
The average age of sheet metal insulators is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the sheet metal insulator population.
Sheet metal insulator age breakdown
| Sheet Metal Insulator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sheet metal insulator educational attainment
The most common degree for sheet metal insulators is high school diploma, with 47% of sheet metal insulators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Sheet metal insulators by degree level
| Sheet metal insulator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Sheet metal insulator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,964 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,710 |
Sheet metal insulator employment statistics
Company size where sheet metal insulators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sheet metal insulators work.
Sheet metal insulator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Sheet metal insulator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sheet metal insulators are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Sheet metal insulator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Sheet metal insulator turnover and employment statistics
Sheet metal insulator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sheet metal insulators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sheet metal insulator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sheet metal insulator 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 insulator tenure
The average sheet metal insulator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 sheet metal insulators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sheet metal insulator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sheet metal insulator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sheet metal insulators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 2.24% | 22,620 |
| Plant Electrician | 2.76% | 26,301 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | - |
Similar sheet metal insulator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 2.24% | 22,620 |
| Plant Electrician | 2.76% | 26,301 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
Foreign languages spoken by sheet metal insulators
The most common foreign language among sheet metal insulators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tamil at 16.7% and Sinhala is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Tamil, 16.7%
- Sinhala, 16.7%
Sheet metal insulator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Tamil | 16.7% |
| Sinhala | 16.7% |
