Ship erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Ship erector gender statistics
5.6% of ship erectors are women and 94.4% of ship erectors are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Ship erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Ship erector gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,257
Female income
$45,158
Ship erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ship erector positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of ship erectors are female.
Ship erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2011 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2012 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2014 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2016 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 93.50% | 6.50% |
| 2020 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
Ship erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared ship erectors 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% |
| Ship Erector | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Ship erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ship erectors is White, which makes up 61.8% of all ship erectors. Comparatively, 23.1% of ship erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of ship erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Ship erector race
| Ship erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Ship erector race and ethnicity over time
See how ship erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ship erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.80% | 7.99% | 1.61% | 17.36% |
| 2011 | 69.00% | 8.38% | 1.61% | 17.35% |
| 2012 | 68.82% | 8.37% | 1.73% | 17.22% |
| 2013 | 68.35% | 7.74% | 1.61% | 18.48% |
| 2014 | 67.52% | 8.09% | 1.53% | 19.53% |
| 2015 | 67.20% | 7.89% | 1.79% | 19.65% |
| 2016 | 66.08% | 7.95% | 1.64% | 20.60% |
| 2017 | 64.65% | 8.29% | 1.61% | 21.67% |
| 2018 | 65.25% | 7.16% | 1.77% | 22.42% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 7.26% | 1.81% | 20.88% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 8.08% | 1.77% | 19.95% |
| 2021 | 61.77% | 7.65% | 1.64% | 23.09% |
Ship erector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ship erectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ship erectors have the lowest average salary at $42,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,190 |
| White | $47,177 |
| Black or African American | $42,207 |
| Asian | $47,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,406 |
Average ship erector age
See how the average age of ship erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ship erector 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 |
Ship erector age breakdown
The average age of ship erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the ship erector population.
Ship erector age breakdown
| Ship Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Ship erector educational attainment
The most common degree for ship erectors is high school diploma, with 46% of ship erectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Ship erectors by degree level
| Ship erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Ship erector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ship erectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,276 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ship erectors earn a median annual income of $45,544 compared to $44,128 for ship erectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,128 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,544 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,276 |
Ship erector employment statistics
Company size where ship erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ship erectors work.
Ship erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Ship erector jobs by industry
The most common industries for ship erectors are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Ship erector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Ship erector turnover and employment statistics
Ship erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ship erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ship erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ship erector 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 ship erector tenure
The average ship erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,002 ship erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Ship erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Ship erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ship erectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Kettle Worker | 2.24% | 19,827 |
| Ship Erector | 2.31% | - |
| Underground Electrician | 2.76% | 14,528 |
| Residential Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 22,924 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Similar ship erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Kettle Worker | 2.24% | 19,827 |
| Underground Electrician | 2.76% | 14,528 |
| Residential Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 22,924 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by ship erectors
- Spanish, 91.7%
- German, 8.3%
Ship erector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 91.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
