Straw boss demographics and statistics in the US
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Straw boss gender statistics
9.5% of straw bosses are women and 90.5% of straw bosses are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Straw boss gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Straw boss gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,101
Female income
$47,871
Straw boss gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in straw boss positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of straw bosses are female.
Straw boss gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2011 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2012 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2013 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2015 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2017 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2018 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2019 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2020 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2021 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
Straw boss related jobs gender ratio
We compared straw bosses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Straw Boss | 91% | 9% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Straw boss demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among straw bosses is White, which makes up 66.5% of all straw bosses. Comparatively, 21.1% of straw bosses are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of straw bosses are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Straw boss race
| Straw boss race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Straw boss race and ethnicity over time
See how straw boss racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Straw boss race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.09% | 5.67% | 1.22% | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 75.87% | 6.63% | 1.18% | 13.80% |
| 2012 | 76.52% | 5.99% | 1.37% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 5.56% | 1.14% | 14.39% |
| 2014 | 74.94% | 5.93% | 1.15% | 15.38% |
| 2015 | 75.31% | 5.93% | 1.31% | 14.94% |
| 2016 | 74.20% | 6.03% | 1.23% | 16.18% |
| 2017 | 72.84% | 6.38% | 1.07% | 17.04% |
| 2018 | 72.66% | 5.54% | 1.30% | 18.18% |
| 2019 | 71.00% | 5.96% | 1.38% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 69.37% | 6.30% | 1.22% | 18.39% |
| 2021 | 66.50% | 5.94% | 1.46% | 21.08% |
Straw boss wage gap by race
According to our data, asian straw bosses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american straw bosses have the lowest average salary at $53,383.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,601 |
| White | $61,933 |
| Black or African American | $53,383 |
| Asian | $65,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,584 |
Average straw boss age
See how the average age of straw bosses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Straw boss age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Straw boss age breakdown
The average age of straw bosses is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the straw boss population.
Straw boss age breakdown
| Straw Boss Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Straw boss educational attainment
The most common degree for straw bosses is high school diploma, with 57% of straw bosses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Straw bosses by degree level
| Straw boss degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Straw boss wage gap by degree level
According to the data, straw bosses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,934 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, straw bosses earn a median annual income of $63,393 compared to $60,981 for straw bosses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,934 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,709 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,393 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,981 |
Straw boss employment statistics
Most straw bosses work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where straw bosses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where straw bosses work.
Straw boss jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Straw boss jobs by company type
Employees with the straw boss job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most straw bosses prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Straw boss jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Straw boss jobs by industry
The most common industries for straw bosses are construction, energy and manufacturing.
Straw boss industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Straw boss turnover and employment statistics
Straw boss unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for straw bosses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Straw boss unemployment rate by year
| Year | Straw boss unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average straw boss tenure
The average straw boss stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 470 straw bosses resumes in Zippia's database.
Straw boss tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Straw boss LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of straw bosses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Straw Boss | 2.35% | - |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Similar straw boss jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by straw bosses
- Spanish, 100.0%
Straw boss languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |