Skilled helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Skilled helper gender statistics
20.8% of skilled helpers are women and 79.2% of skilled helpers are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Skilled helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Skilled helper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,583
Female income
$31,160
Skilled helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in skilled helper positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of skilled helpers are female.
Skilled helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2012 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2013 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2014 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2015 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2017 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2019 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2020 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Skilled helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared skilled helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Skilled Helper | 79% | 21% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Skilled helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among skilled helpers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all skilled helpers. Comparatively, 18.4% of skilled helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of skilled helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Skilled helper race
| Skilled helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Skilled helper race and ethnicity over time
See how skilled helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Skilled helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.24% | 11.74% | 3.63% | 18.04% |
| 2011 | 63.51% | 10.07% | 3.74% | 20.33% |
| 2012 | 57.40% | 15.12% | 4.83% | 19.80% |
| 2013 | 56.41% | 15.16% | 5.19% | 20.96% |
| 2014 | 61.40% | 13.39% | 4.32% | 18.37% |
| 2015 | 51.13% | 12.76% | 3.14% | 29.97% |
| 2016 | 57.78% | 13.41% | 3.18% | 22.20% |
| 2017 | 58.93% | 11.09% | 4.11% | 19.68% |
| 2018 | 58.71% | 9.90% | 3.09% | 25.00% |
| 2019 | 63.57% | 12.62% | 2.50% | 18.62% |
| 2020 | 59.40% | 10.60% | 2.96% | 20.93% |
| 2021 | 59.48% | 13.18% | 2.70% | 18.38% |
Skilled helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white skilled helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian skilled helpers have the lowest average salary at $31,299.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,568 |
| White | $31,853 |
| Black or African American | $31,693 |
| Asian | $31,299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,506 |
Skilled helper age breakdown
The average age of skilled helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the skilled helper population.
Skilled helper age breakdown
| Skilled Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Skilled helper educational attainment
The most common degree for skilled helpers is high school diploma, with 38% of skilled 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 14%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Skilled helpers by degree level
| Skilled helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Skilled helper employment statistics
Most skilled helpers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where skilled helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where skilled helpers work.
Skilled helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Skilled helper jobs by company type
Employees with the skilled helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most skilled helpers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Skilled helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 7% |
Skilled helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for skilled helpers are construction, professional and education.
Skilled helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 34% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Skilled helper turnover and employment statistics
Skilled helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for skilled helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Skilled helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Skilled helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.92% |
| 2011 | 18.07% |
| 2012 | 16.26% |
| 2013 | 16.47% |
| 2014 | 7.93% |
| 2015 | 9.78% |
| 2016 | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 7.36% |
| 2018 | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 6.43% |
| 2020 | 9.04% |
| 2021 | 10.33% |
Average skilled helper tenure
The average skilled helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 skilled helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Skilled helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Skilled helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of skilled 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating And Cooling Technician | 1.73% | 32,552 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | - |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Toll Line Mechanic | 3.93% | 78,803 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |
Similar skilled helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating And Cooling Technician | 1.73% | 32,552 |
| Plant Changer | 2.00% | 8,670 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Toll Line Mechanic | 3.93% | 78,803 |
| Laboratory Equipment Installer | 8.86% | 68,848 |