Signal helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal helper gender statistics
8.3% of signal helpers are women and 91.7% of signal helpers are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Signal helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Signal helper gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,068
Female income
$34,865
Signal helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal helper positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of signal helpers are female.
Signal helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2015 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2016 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2017 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2019 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2020 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2021 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
Signal helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared signal helpers 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% |
| Signal Helper | 92% | 8% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Signal helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal helpers is White, which makes up 50.3% of all signal helpers. Comparatively, 34.9% of signal helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of signal helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 50.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.9%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Signal helper race
| Signal helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Signal helper race and ethnicity over time
See how signal helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.51% | 7.89% | 1.61% | 27.37% |
| 2011 | 59.89% | 9.11% | 1.56% | 26.33% |
| 2012 | 59.72% | 8.55% | 1.69% | 26.40% |
| 2013 | 60.37% | 8.15% | 1.56% | 26.81% |
| 2014 | 59.48% | 7.96% | 1.78% | 27.64% |
| 2015 | 57.83% | 7.65% | 1.79% | 29.68% |
| 2016 | 57.46% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 30.01% |
| 2017 | 57.16% | 7.53% | 1.93% | 30.33% |
| 2018 | 57.94% | 6.94% | 2.01% | 29.76% |
| 2019 | 56.09% | 6.98% | 2.05% | 31.70% |
| 2020 | 53.68% | 8.17% | 2.06% | 31.03% |
| 2021 | 50.31% | 7.35% | 2.14% | 34.91% |
Signal helper wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,997 |
| White | $37,995 |
| Black or African American | $35,481 |
| Asian | $37,362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,570 |
Average signal helper age
See how the average age of signal helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Signal helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Signal helper age breakdown
The average age of signal helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the signal helper population.
Signal helper age breakdown
| Signal Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Signal helper educational attainment
The most common degree for signal helpers is high school diploma, with 38% of signal helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Signal helpers by degree level
| Signal helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Signal helper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,954 |
| No Education | $35,140 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,621 |
Signal helper turnover and employment statistics
Signal helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average signal helper tenure
The average signal helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 signal helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Signal helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Block Setter | 1.40% | 1,869 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Signal Helper | 2.24% | - |
| Construction Electrician | 2.76% | 41,814 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Similar signal helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Block Setter | 1.40% | 1,869 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Construction Electrician | 2.76% | 41,814 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal helpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Signal helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |