Structural steel painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural steel painter demographics by:
Structural steel painter gender statistics
10.6% of structural steel painters are women and 89.4% of structural steel painters are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Structural steel painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Structural steel painter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,832
Female income
$39,358
Structural steel painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural steel painter positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of structural steel painters are female.
Structural steel painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2011 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2012 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2014 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2015 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2016 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2017 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2018 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2019 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
Structural steel painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural steel painters 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% |
| Structural Steel Painter | 89% | 11% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Structural steel painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural steel painters is White, which makes up 48.7% of all structural steel painters. Comparatively, 35.2% of structural steel painters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of structural steel painters are Black or African American.
- White, 48.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 35.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Structural steel painter race
| Structural steel painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Structural steel painter race and ethnicity over time
See how structural steel painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural steel painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.02% | 8.65% | 2.71% | 25.79% |
| 2011 | 59.75% | 9.64% | 2.66% | 25.16% |
| 2012 | 60.02% | 9.28% | 2.66% | 24.85% |
| 2013 | 59.48% | 8.78% | 2.58% | 26.29% |
| 2014 | 58.51% | 8.14% | 2.91% | 27.59% |
| 2015 | 57.03% | 7.86% | 2.43% | 29.88% |
| 2016 | 56.28% | 7.78% | 2.66% | 29.54% |
| 2017 | 57.57% | 6.98% | 2.48% | 29.52% |
| 2018 | 56.97% | 7.08% | 2.62% | 30.42% |
| 2019 | 55.44% | 8.05% | 2.61% | 30.93% |
| 2020 | 54.86% | 7.58% | 2.74% | 29.27% |
| 2021 | 48.74% | 7.22% | 2.80% | 35.24% |
Structural steel painter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,885 |
| White | $45,878 |
| Black or African American | $41,806 |
| Asian | $46,039 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,750 |
Average structural steel painter age
See how the average age of structural steel painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Structural steel painter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Structural steel painter age breakdown
The average age of structural steel painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the structural steel painter population.
Structural steel painter age breakdown
| Structural Steel Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Structural steel painter educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Structural steel painters by degree level
| Structural steel painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Structural steel painter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,024 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,876 |
| No Education | $41,398 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,151 |
Structural steel painter employment statistics
Most structural steel painters work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where structural steel painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural steel painters work.
Structural steel painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Structural steel painter jobs by company type
Employees with the structural steel painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most structural steel painters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Structural steel painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 10% |
Structural steel painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for structural steel painters are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Structural steel painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Structural steel painter turnover and employment statistics
Structural steel painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural steel painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural steel painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural steel painter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average structural steel painter tenure
The average structural steel painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 structural steel painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural steel painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Structural steel painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural steel painters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | 10 |
| Wall Taper | 1.75% | 58 |
| Mill Helper | 2.24% | 14,073 |
| Substation Electrician | 2.76% | 16,824 |
| Tile Installer | 3.39% | 16,704 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
| Structural Steel Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar structural steel painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patcher | 1.40% | 10 |
| Wall Taper | 1.75% | 58 |
| Mill Helper | 2.24% | 14,073 |
| Substation Electrician | 2.76% | 16,824 |
| Tile Installer | 3.39% | 16,704 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural steel painters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Structural steel painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |