Structural worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural worker gender statistics
10.3% of structural workers are women and 89.7% of structural workers are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Structural worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Structural worker gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,812
Female income
$36,271
Structural worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural worker positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of structural workers are female.
Structural worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 2015 | 87.08% | 12.92% |
| 2016 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2018 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2019 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2020 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2021 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
Structural worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared structural 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% |
| Structural Worker | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Structural worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural workers is White, which makes up 61.1% of all structural workers. Comparatively, 24.1% of structural workers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of structural workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.4%
Structural worker race
| Structural worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Structural worker race and ethnicity over time
See how structural worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.82% | 7.48% | 1.53% | 21.63% |
| 2011 | 65.61% | 7.80% | 0.93% | 21.43% |
| 2012 | 67.00% | 5.77% | 1.63% | 21.41% |
| 2013 | 63.06% | 9.30% | 2.16% | 22.11% |
| 2014 | 64.42% | 6.16% | 1.67% | 23.31% |
| 2015 | 66.57% | 7.24% | 1.51% | 21.03% |
| 2016 | 65.48% | 5.12% | 1.12% | 24.36% |
| 2017 | 58.43% | 8.67% | 2.11% | 27.20% |
| 2018 | 61.80% | 7.15% | 1.59% | 26.05% |
| 2019 | 65.74% | 7.05% | 1.69% | 22.24% |
| 2020 | 59.77% | 8.06% | 1.44% | 24.31% |
| 2021 | 61.14% | 6.48% | 1.43% | 24.09% |
Structural worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown structural workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american structural workers have the lowest average salary at $37,415.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,138 |
| White | $44,569 |
| Black or African American | $37,415 |
| Asian | $41,471 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,077 |
Average structural worker age
See how the average age of structural workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Structural worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 42 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Structural worker age breakdown
The average age of structural workers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the structural worker population.
Structural worker age breakdown
| Structural Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Structural worker educational attainment
The most common degree for structural workers is bachelor's degree, with 27% of structural workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Structural workers by degree level
| Structural worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
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Structural worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, structural workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,782 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, structural workers earn a median annual income of $42,963 compared to $39,787 for structural workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,963 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,782 |
Structural worker employment statistics
Company size where structural workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural workers work.
Structural worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Structural worker turnover and employment statistics
Structural worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural 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 structural worker tenure
The average structural worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 structural workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Structural worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Mill Helper | 2.24% | 14,073 |
| Wireman | 2.76% | 9,172 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Sheet Metal Welder | 4.07% | 9,780 |
| Structural Worker | 4.79% | - |
Similar structural worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Mason | 1.40% | 494 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Mill Helper | 2.24% | 14,073 |
| Wireman | 2.76% | 9,172 |
| Rubber Block Layer | 3.39% | 279 |
| Sheet Metal Welder | 4.07% | 9,780 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Structural worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |