Taper demographics and statistics in the US
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Taper gender statistics
24.5% of tapers are women and 75.5% of tapers are men.
- Male, 75.5%
- Female, 24.5%
Taper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.5% |
| Female | 24.5% |
Taper gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,186
Female income
$43,994
Taper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in taper positions over time. Currently, 24.5% of tapers are female.
Taper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2011 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 76.56% | 23.44% |
| 2013 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2014 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
| 2015 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2016 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2017 | 77.49% | 22.51% |
| 2018 | 80.85% | 19.15% |
| 2019 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2020 | 68.45% | 31.55% |
| 2021 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
Taper related jobs gender ratio
We compared tapers 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% |
| Taper | 76% | 24% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Taper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tapers is White, which makes up 50.2% of all tapers. Comparatively, 36.3% of tapers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of tapers are Black or African American.
- White, 50.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 36.3%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.1%
Taper race
| Taper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Taper race and ethnicity over time
See how taper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Taper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.52% | 6.72% | 0.59% | 26.89% |
| 2011 | 64.10% | 6.25% | 1.14% | 25.59% |
| 2012 | 61.85% | 8.35% | 0.78% | 25.54% |
| 2013 | 59.37% | 8.96% | 0.82% | 27.56% |
| 2014 | 59.65% | 8.42% | 0.62% | 27.84% |
| 2015 | 58.63% | 7.38% | 0.55% | 29.91% |
| 2016 | 57.99% | 6.89% | 0.99% | 30.07% |
| 2017 | 54.33% | 5.83% | 0.78% | 34.64% |
| 2018 | 57.84% | 4.50% | 0.99% | 32.60% |
| 2019 | 59.82% | 4.09% | 0.37% | 31.91% |
| 2020 | 55.26% | 5.35% | 0.89% | 34.58% |
| 2021 | 50.20% | 6.43% | 1.06% | 36.33% |
Taper wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tapers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tapers have the lowest average salary at $44,928.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,263 |
| White | $49,898 |
| Black or African American | $44,928 |
| Asian | $50,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,012 |
Average taper age
See how the average age of tapers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Taper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 34.5 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Taper age breakdown
The average age of tapers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the taper population.
Taper age breakdown
| Taper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Taper educational attainment
The most common degree for tapers is high school diploma, with 60% of tapers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tapers by degree level
| Taper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Taper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tapers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,783 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tapers earn a median annual income of $49,502 compared to $47,575 for tapers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,575 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,502 |
| No Education | $43,845 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,783 |
Taper employment statistics
Company size where tapers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tapers work.
Taper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Taper jobs by industry
The most common industries for tapers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Taper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Taper turnover and employment statistics
Taper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tapers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Taper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Taper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.65% |
| 2011 | 23.30% |
| 2012 | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 10.97% |
| 2015 | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 6.87% |
| 2017 | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 6.07% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 8.22% |
Average taper tenure
The average taper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 609 tapers resumes in Zippia's database.
Taper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Taper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tapers 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 Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Taper | 1.75% | - |
| Asphalt Layer | 2.24% | 628 |
| Neon Sign Worker | 2.76% | 22,484 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Similar taper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Asphalt Layer | 2.24% | 628 |
| Neon Sign Worker | 2.76% | 22,484 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Gutter Hanger | 4.07% | 569 |
Foreign languages spoken by tapers
The most common foreign language among tapers is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Venetian is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Venetian, 5.9%
- Albanian, 5.9%
- Croatian, 5.9%
Taper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Venetian | 5.9% |
| Albanian | 5.9% |
| Croatian | 5.9% |
