Tile finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Tile finisher gender statistics
9.9% of tile finishers are women and 90.1% of tile finishers are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Tile finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Tile finisher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,772
Female income
$30,967
Tile finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tile finisher positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of tile finishers are female.
Tile finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2013 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2015 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2017 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2019 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 2020 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
Tile finisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared tile finishers 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% |
| Tile Finisher | 90% | 10% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Tile finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tile finishers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all tile finishers. Comparatively, 31.7% of tile finishers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of tile finishers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Tile finisher race
| Tile finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Tile finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how tile finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tile finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.85% | 7.86% | 1.91% | 23.48% |
| 2011 | 60.32% | 5.84% | 2.31% | 27.97% |
| 2012 | 64.05% | 5.83% | 2.13% | 24.37% |
| 2013 | 60.95% | 6.78% | 2.04% | 27.11% |
| 2014 | 60.73% | 7.97% | 2.20% | 25.67% |
| 2015 | 60.20% | 6.37% | 2.03% | 28.60% |
| 2016 | 58.58% | 6.45% | 2.08% | 29.82% |
| 2017 | 59.53% | 5.48% | 2.21% | 30.19% |
| 2018 | 62.47% | 5.65% | 2.70% | 26.45% |
| 2019 | 63.25% | 5.89% | 2.09% | 25.23% |
| 2020 | 59.58% | 4.81% | 2.08% | 29.16% |
| 2021 | 55.57% | 5.95% | 1.75% | 31.69% |
Tile finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, white tile finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tile finishers have the lowest average salary at $29,865.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,961 |
| White | $32,099 |
| Black or African American | $30,026 |
| Asian | $30,961 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,865 |
Average tile finisher age
See how the average age of tile finishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tile finisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 41 | |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Tile finisher age breakdown
The average age of tile finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the tile finisher population.
Tile finisher age breakdown
| Tile Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Tile finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for tile finishers is high school diploma, with 52% of tile finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tile finishers by degree level
| Tile finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tile finisher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,134 |
| No Education | $30,202 |
Tile finisher employment statistics
Company size where tile finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tile finishers work.
Tile finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Tile finisher turnover and employment statistics
Tile finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tile finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tile finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tile finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.58% |
| 2011 | 17.61% |
| 2012 | 14.88% |
| 2013 | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 9.36% |
| 2015 | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 6.39% |
Average tile finisher tenure
The average tile finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 tile finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tile finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Tile finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tile finishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Setter | 1.40% | 1,902 |
| Roofer Assistant | 1.43% | 1,521 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | 4,605 |
| Electric Vehicle Electrician | 2.76% | 16,705 |
| Tile Finisher | 3.39% | - |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Similar tile finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Setter | 1.40% | 1,902 |
| Roofer Assistant | 1.43% | 1,521 |
| Drywall Worker | 1.75% | 19,512 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | 4,605 |
| Electric Vehicle Electrician | 2.76% | 16,705 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by tile finishers
The most common foreign language among tile finishers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Ukrainian, 16.7%
Tile finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Ukrainian | 16.7% |