Truss assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Truss assembler gender statistics
3.9% of truss assemblers are women and 96.1% of truss assemblers are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Truss assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Truss assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,673
Female income
$30,118
Truss assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in truss assembler positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of truss assemblers are female.
Truss assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.58% | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2014 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2015 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2016 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2017 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2018 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
Truss assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared truss assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Truss Assembler | 96% | 4% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Truss assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truss assemblers is White, which makes up 60.1% of all truss assemblers. Comparatively, 16.9% of truss assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of truss assemblers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Truss assembler race
| Truss assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Truss assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how truss assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Truss assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.52% | 8.91% | 6.39% | 15.28% |
| 2011 | 66.10% | 10.63% | 6.08% | 15.24% |
| 2012 | 65.70% | 10.75% | 5.89% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 66.46% | 9.92% | 6.24% | 15.43% |
| 2014 | 66.56% | 10.07% | 6.13% | 15.20% |
| 2015 | 65.26% | 10.78% | 6.14% | 15.53% |
| 2016 | 64.56% | 10.47% | 6.49% | 16.27% |
| 2017 | 64.33% | 11.28% | 6.41% | 15.87% |
| 2018 | 63.30% | 11.17% | 6.82% | 16.10% |
| 2019 | 64.17% | 11.33% | 6.97% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 63.06% | 9.74% | 7.03% | 15.79% |
| 2021 | 60.11% | 10.43% | 8.23% | 16.92% |
Truss assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, white truss assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino truss assemblers have the lowest average salary at $30,978.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,042 |
| White | $32,161 |
| Black or African American | $31,225 |
| Asian | $31,980 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,978 |
Average truss assembler age
See how the average age of truss assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Truss assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Truss assembler age breakdown
The average age of truss assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the truss assembler population.
Truss assembler age breakdown
| Truss Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Truss assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for truss assemblers is high school diploma, with 52% of truss assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Truss assemblers by degree level
| Truss assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Truss assembler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truss assemblers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,280 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, truss assemblers earn a median annual income of $31,622 compared to $31,354 for truss assemblers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,354 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,622 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,280 |
Truss assembler employment statistics
Most truss assemblers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where truss assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truss assemblers work.
Truss assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Truss assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the truss assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truss assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Truss assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 2% |
Truss assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for truss assemblers are construction, retail and professional.
Truss assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 39% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Truss assembler turnover and employment statistics
Truss assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truss assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truss assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Truss assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average truss assembler tenure
The average truss assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 412 truss assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Truss assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Truss assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of truss assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Radio Assembler | 3.08% | 19,663 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Truss Assembler | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar truss assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Radio Assembler | 3.08% | 19,663 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by truss assemblers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Truss assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
