Steel erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel erector gender statistics
2.6% of steel erectors are women and 97.4% of steel erectors are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Steel erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Steel erector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,277
Female income
$34,118
Steel erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel erector positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of steel erectors are female.
Steel erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2013 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2015 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2017 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2018 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
Steel erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel 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% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Steel Erector | 97% | 3% |
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Steel erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel erectors is White, which makes up 67.5% of all steel erectors. Comparatively, 15.7% of steel erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of steel erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
Steel erector race
| Steel erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Steel erector race and ethnicity over time
See how steel erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.18% | 9.24% | 1.70% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 71.97% | 9.56% | 1.09% | 13.05% |
| 2012 | 73.36% | 7.53% | 1.80% | 13.02% |
| 2013 | 69.42% | 11.06% | 2.33% | 13.72% |
| 2014 | 70.78% | 7.91% | 1.84% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 72.93% | 9.00% | 1.67% | 12.65% |
| 2016 | 71.84% | 6.88% | 1.28% | 15.97% |
| 2017 | 64.79% | 10.43% | 2.28% | 18.81% |
| 2018 | 68.16% | 8.90% | 1.75% | 17.66% |
| 2019 | 72.10% | 8.81% | 1.86% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 66.13% | 9.82% | 1.61% | 15.92% |
| 2021 | 67.50% | 8.24% | 1.59% | 15.71% |
Steel erector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown steel erectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steel erectors have the lowest average salary at $34,689.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,797 |
| White | $38,087 |
| Black or African American | $34,689 |
| Asian | $36,649 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,318 |
Average steel erector age
See how the average age of steel erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steel erector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Steel erector age breakdown
The average age of steel erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the steel erector population.
Steel erector age breakdown
| Steel Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Steel erector educational attainment
The most common degree for steel erectors is high school diploma, with 54% of steel erectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Steel erectors by degree level
| Steel erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Steel erector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steel erectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,085 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steel erectors earn a median annual income of $37,347 compared to $35,846 for steel erectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,347 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,085 |
Steel erector employment statistics
Most steel erectors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where steel erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel erectors work.
Steel erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Steel erector jobs by company type
Employees with the steel erector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steel erectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steel erector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 90% |
| Government | 3% |
Steel erector jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel erectors are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Steel erector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 42% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Steel erector turnover and employment statistics
Steel erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel 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 steel erector tenure
The average steel erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 763 steel erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Steel erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,824 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Mud Jack Nozzleman | 2.24% | 4,494 |
| Lead Electrician | 2.76% | 18,158 |
| Residential Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 22,924 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
| Steel Erector | 4.79% | - |
Similar steel erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer Apprentice | 1.40% | 5,824 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Mud Jack Nozzleman | 2.24% | 4,494 |
| Lead Electrician | 2.76% | 18,158 |
| Residential Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 22,924 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel erectors
The most common foreign language among steel erectors is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 9.1% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Irish, 9.1%
- Tagalog, 9.1%
Steel erector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Irish | 9.1% |
| Tagalog | 9.1% |
