Sheet rock installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sheet rock installer demographics by:
Sheet rock installer gender statistics
6.9% of sheet rock installers are women and 93.1% of sheet rock installers are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Sheet rock installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Sheet rock installer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,144
Female income
$31,417
Sheet rock installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sheet rock installer positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of sheet rock installers are female.
Sheet rock installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2011 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2012 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2013 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2014 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2017 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2019 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
| 2020 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Sheet rock installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sheet rock installers 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 Rock Installer | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sheet rock installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sheet rock installers is White, which makes up 53.0% of all sheet rock installers. Comparatively, 31.3% of sheet rock installers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sheet rock installers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.3%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.1%
Sheet rock installer race
| Sheet rock installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Sheet rock installer race and ethnicity over time
See how sheet rock installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sheet rock installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.32% | 9.12% | 0.61% | 21.86% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 8.64% | 1.16% | 20.56% |
| 2012 | 64.65% | 10.74% | 0.80% | 20.51% |
| 2013 | 62.17% | 11.35% | 0.84% | 22.53% |
| 2014 | 62.45% | 10.82% | 0.64% | 22.81% |
| 2015 | 61.44% | 9.77% | 0.57% | 24.88% |
| 2016 | 60.79% | 9.28% | 1.01% | 25.04% |
| 2017 | 57.14% | 8.22% | 0.80% | 29.62% |
| 2018 | 60.65% | 6.89% | 1.01% | 27.57% |
| 2019 | 62.63% | 6.48% | 0.39% | 26.88% |
| 2020 | 58.06% | 7.74% | 0.91% | 29.56% |
| 2021 | 53.00% | 8.82% | 1.07% | 31.31% |
Sheet rock installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sheet rock installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sheet rock installers have the lowest average salary at $31,791.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,000 |
| White | $33,864 |
| Black or African American | $31,791 |
| Asian | $33,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,233 |
Average sheet rock installer age
See how the average age of sheet rock installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sheet rock installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 34.5 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Sheet rock installer age breakdown
The average age of sheet rock installers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the sheet rock installer population.
Sheet rock installer age breakdown
| Sheet Rock Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sheet rock installer educational attainment
The most common degree for sheet rock installers is high school diploma, with 46% of sheet rock installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 31% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 8%
Sheet rock installers by degree level
| Sheet rock installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
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Sheet rock installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sheet rock installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,785 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sheet rock installers earn a median annual income of $33,668 compared to $32,874 for sheet rock installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,668 |
| No Education | $31,287 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,785 |
Sheet rock installer employment statistics
Company size where sheet rock installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sheet rock installers work.
Sheet rock installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Sheet rock installer turnover and employment statistics
Sheet rock installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sheet rock installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sheet rock installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sheet rock installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.65% |
| 2011 | 23.30% |
| 2012 | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 10.97% |
| 2015 | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 6.87% |
| 2017 | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 6.07% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 8.22% |
Average sheet rock installer tenure
The average sheet rock installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 sheet rock installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sheet rock installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Sheet rock installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sheet rock installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Tile Layer Roof | 1.43% | 849 |
| Sheet Rock Installer | 1.75% | - |
| Joint Filler | 2.24% | 8,752 |
| Wiring Technician | 2.76% | 62,667 |
| Acoustical Material Worker | 3.39% | 38,252 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar sheet rock installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Tile Layer Roof | 1.43% | 849 |
| Joint Filler | 2.24% | 8,752 |
| Wiring Technician | 2.76% | 62,667 |
| Acoustical Material Worker | 3.39% | 38,252 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Foreign languages spoken by sheet rock installers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sheet rock installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |