Structural steel erector demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural steel erector gender statistics
3.3% of structural steel erectors are women and 96.7% of structural steel erectors are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Structural steel erector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Structural steel erector gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,854
Female income
$32,772
Structural steel erector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural steel erector positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of structural steel erectors are female.
Structural steel erector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2012 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2014 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2016 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
Structural steel erector related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural 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% |
| Structural Steel Erector | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Structural steel erector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural steel erectors is White, which makes up 66.7% of all structural steel erectors. Comparatively, 16.0% of structural steel erectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of structural steel erectors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
Structural steel erector race
| Structural steel erector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Structural steel erector race and ethnicity over time
See how structural steel erector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural steel erector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.33% | 9.74% | 1.74% | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 10.06% | 1.14% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 72.51% | 8.03% | 1.85% | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 68.58% | 11.56% | 2.38% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 69.93% | 8.41% | 1.89% | 15.24% |
| 2015 | 72.08% | 9.50% | 1.72% | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 70.99% | 7.38% | 1.33% | 16.28% |
| 2017 | 63.94% | 10.93% | 2.33% | 19.13% |
| 2018 | 67.31% | 9.40% | 1.80% | 17.98% |
| 2019 | 71.25% | 9.31% | 1.91% | 14.17% |
| 2020 | 65.29% | 10.32% | 1.66% | 16.24% |
| 2021 | 66.66% | 8.74% | 1.64% | 16.02% |
Structural steel erector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown structural steel erectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american structural steel erectors have the lowest average salary at $33,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,858 |
| White | $37,918 |
| Black or African American | $33,500 |
| Asian | $36,032 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,224 |
Average structural steel erector age
See how the average age of structural steel erectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Structural steel erector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Structural steel erector age breakdown
The average age of structural steel erectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the structural steel erector population.
Structural steel erector age breakdown
| Structural Steel Erector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Structural steel erector educational attainment
The most common degree for structural steel erectors is high school diploma, with 41% of structural steel erectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 23%
- Doctorate, 5%
Structural steel erectors by degree level
| Structural steel erector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
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Structural steel erector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, structural steel erectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,241 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, structural steel erectors earn a median annual income of $36,945 compared to $34,990 for structural steel erectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,990 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,945 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,241 |
Structural steel erector employment statistics
Company size where structural steel erectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural steel erectors work.
Structural steel erector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
Structural steel erector jobs by industry
The most common industries for structural steel erectors are construction, manufacturing and retail.
Structural steel erector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 35% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
Structural steel erector turnover and employment statistics
Structural steel erector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural steel erectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural steel erector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural 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 structural steel erector tenure
The average structural steel erector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 structural steel erectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural steel erector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Structural steel erector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | 1,028 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Black Top Raker | 2.24% | 360 |
| Airport Electrician | 2.76% | 15,439 |
| Ceramic Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,941 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
| Structural Steel Erector | 4.79% | - |
Similar structural steel erector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Buster | 1.40% | 1,028 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| Black Top Raker | 2.24% | 360 |
| Airport Electrician | 2.76% | 15,439 |
| Ceramic Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,941 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural steel erectors
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Structural steel erector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |