Sign erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Sign erector demographics by:
Sign erector gender statistics
3.1% of sign erectors are women and 96.9% of sign erectors are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Sign erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Sign erector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,507
Female income
$31,671
Sign erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sign erector positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of sign erectors are female.
Sign erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2011 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2014 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2016 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2018 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2019 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 96.88% | 3.13% |
Sign erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared sign 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Sign Erector | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sign erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sign erectors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all sign erectors. Comparatively, 15.5% of sign erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of sign erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.3%
Sign erector race
| Sign erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Sign erector race and ethnicity over time
See how sign erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sign erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 6.44% | 1.43% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 6.75% | 0.83% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 76.63% | 4.73% | 1.53% | 12.77% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 74.05% | 5.11% | 1.57% | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 76.20% | 6.20% | 1.41% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 75.11% | 4.08% | 1.02% | 15.72% |
| 2017 | 68.06% | 7.63% | 2.01% | 18.56% |
| 2018 | 71.43% | 6.10% | 1.49% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 75.37% | 6.00% | 1.59% | 13.60% |
| 2020 | 69.40% | 7.01% | 1.34% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 70.77% | 5.43% | 1.33% | 15.46% |
Sign erector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sign erectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sign erectors have the lowest average salary at $32,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,924 |
| White | $37,787 |
| Black or African American | $32,525 |
| Asian | $35,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,156 |
Average sign erector age
See how the average age of sign erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sign erector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Sign erector age breakdown
The average age of sign erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the sign erector population.
Sign erector age breakdown
| Sign Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sign erector educational attainment
The most common degree for sign erectors is high school diploma, with 53% of sign erectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Sign erectors by degree level
| Sign erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Sign erector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sign erectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,389 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sign erectors earn a median annual income of $36,617 compared to $34,284 for sign erectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,284 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,617 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,389 |
Sign erector employment statistics
Company size where sign erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sign erectors work.
Sign erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Sign erector jobs by company type
Employees with the sign erector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sign erectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sign erector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 31% |
Sign erector turnover and employment statistics
Sign erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sign erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sign erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sign erector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.53% |
| 2011 | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 10.52% |
Average sign erector tenure
The average sign erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 sign erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sign erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Sign erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sign 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywall Sander | 1.75% | 251 |
| Steel Post Installer | 2.24% | 19,171 |
| Service Electrician | 2.76% | 15,415 |
| Carpet Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,996 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
| Sign Erector | 4.79% | - |
Similar sign erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywall Sander | 1.75% | 251 |
| Steel Post Installer | 2.24% | 19,171 |
| Service Electrician | 2.76% | 15,415 |
| Carpet Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,996 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |