Tile installer demographics and statistics in the US
Tile installer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates tile installer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our tile installer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about tile installers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 23,972 tile installers currently employed in the United States.
- 5.2% of all tile installers are women, while 94.8% are men.
- The average tile installer age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of tile installers is White (55.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.1%), Black or African American (8.7%) and Unknown (4.1%).
- Tile installers are most in-demand in San Diego, CA.
- The automotive industry is the highest-paying for tile installers.
- 3% of all tile installers are LGBT.
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Tile installer demographics by:
Tile installer gender statistics
5.2% of tile installers are women and 94.8% of tile installers are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Tile installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Tile installer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,659
Female income
$41,971
Tile installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tile installer positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of tile installers are female.
Tile installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2011 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2012 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2016 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2017 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2019 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2021 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
Tile installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tile installers 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 Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Tile installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tile installers is White, which makes up 55.3% of all tile installers. Comparatively, 30.1% of tile installers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of tile installers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Tile installer race
| Tile installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Tile installer race and ethnicity over time
See how tile installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tile installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.57% | 10.65% | 1.54% | 21.92% |
| 2011 | 60.05% | 8.63% | 1.94% | 26.41% |
| 2012 | 63.77% | 8.62% | 1.77% | 22.81% |
| 2013 | 60.67% | 9.57% | 1.67% | 25.55% |
| 2014 | 60.46% | 10.76% | 1.84% | 24.11% |
| 2015 | 59.92% | 9.16% | 1.66% | 27.03% |
| 2016 | 58.30% | 9.24% | 1.72% | 28.26% |
| 2017 | 59.26% | 8.27% | 1.85% | 28.62% |
| 2018 | 62.19% | 8.44% | 2.34% | 24.89% |
| 2019 | 62.98% | 8.68% | 1.73% | 23.67% |
| 2020 | 59.30% | 7.60% | 1.71% | 27.60% |
| 2021 | 55.30% | 8.74% | 1.39% | 30.12% |
Tile installer wage gap by race
According to our data, white tile installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tile installers have the lowest average salary at $40,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,962 |
| White | $43,795 |
| Black or African American | $40,465 |
| Asian | $41,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,209 |
Average tile installer age
See how the average age of tile installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tile installer 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 installer age breakdown
The average age of tile installers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the tile installer population.
Tile installer age breakdown
| Tile Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Tile installer educational attainment
The most common degree for tile installers is high school diploma, with 53% of tile installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tile installers by degree level
| Tile installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Tile installer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,638 |
| No Education | $40,747 |
Tile installer employment statistics
Most tile installers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where tile installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tile installers work.
Tile installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Tile installer jobs by company type
Employees with the tile installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tile installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tile installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
Tile installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tile installers are retail, professional and construction.
Tile installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Tile installer turnover and employment statistics
Tile installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tile installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tile installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tile installer 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 installer tenure
The average tile installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,179 tile installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tile installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Tile installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tile installers 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 |
| Sheet Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,940 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Turntable Worker | 2.24% | 19,584 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Tile Installer | 3.39% | - |
| Fabricator/Installer | 4.07% | 16,642 |
Similar tile installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Liner | 1.40% | 415 |
| Sheet Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,940 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Turntable Worker | 2.24% | 19,584 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Fabricator/Installer | 4.07% | 16,642 |
Foreign languages spoken by tile installers
The most common foreign language among tile installers is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- French, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- German, 4.8%
- Carrier, 4.8%
- Other, 15.9%
Tile installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Carrier | 4.8% |
| Other | 15.9% |
