Steel construction worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel construction worker gender statistics
8.5% of steel construction workers are women and 91.5% of steel construction workers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Steel construction worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Steel construction worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,919
Female income
$29,003
Steel construction worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel construction worker positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of steel construction workers are female.
Steel construction worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2012 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 90.28% | 9.72% |
| 2014 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2016 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2017 | 87.00% | 13.00% |
| 2018 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
Steel construction worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel construction workers 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% |
| Steel Construction Worker | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Steel construction worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel construction workers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all steel construction workers. Comparatively, 15.4% of steel construction workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of steel construction workers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.7%
Steel construction worker race
| Steel construction worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Steel construction worker race and ethnicity over time
See how steel construction worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel construction worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.70% | 9.98% | 1.77% | 12.92% |
| 2011 | 71.49% | 10.29% | 1.16% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 72.89% | 8.27% | 1.87% | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 68.95% | 11.79% | 2.40% | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 70.31% | 8.65% | 1.91% | 14.60% |
| 2015 | 72.46% | 9.74% | 1.74% | 12.32% |
| 2016 | 71.37% | 7.62% | 1.35% | 15.65% |
| 2017 | 64.32% | 11.17% | 2.35% | 18.49% |
| 2018 | 67.69% | 9.64% | 1.82% | 17.34% |
| 2019 | 71.63% | 9.55% | 1.93% | 13.53% |
| 2020 | 65.66% | 10.56% | 1.68% | 15.60% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 8.98% | 1.66% | 15.38% |
Steel construction worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown steel construction workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steel construction workers have the lowest average salary at $29,699.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,855 |
| White | $33,946 |
| Black or African American | $29,699 |
| Asian | $32,128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,242 |
Average steel construction worker age
See how the average age of steel construction workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steel construction worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Steel construction worker age breakdown
The average age of steel construction workers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the steel construction worker population.
Steel construction worker age breakdown
| Steel Construction Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Steel construction worker educational attainment
The most common degree for steel construction workers is high school diploma, with 45% of steel construction workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Steel construction workers by degree level
| Steel construction worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Steel construction worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel construction workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,226 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steel construction workers earn a median annual income of $33,008 compared to $31,127 for steel construction workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,008 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,226 |
Steel construction worker employment statistics
Company size where steel construction workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel construction workers work.
Steel construction worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Steel construction worker turnover and employment statistics
Steel construction worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel construction workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel construction worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel construction worker 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 steel construction worker tenure
The average steel construction worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 steel construction workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel construction worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Steel construction worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel construction workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Repairer | 1.40% | 3,643 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | 844 |
| Construction Driller | 2.24% | 27,577 |
| Electrician Technician | 2.76% | 112,907 |
| Hardwood Floor Sander | 3.39% | 16,335 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
| Steel Construction Worker | 4.79% | - |
Similar steel construction worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Repairer | 1.40% | 3,643 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | 844 |
| Construction Driller | 2.24% | 27,577 |
| Electrician Technician | 2.76% | 112,907 |
| Hardwood Floor Sander | 3.39% | 16,335 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel construction workers
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Steel construction worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |