Truss builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Truss builder gender statistics
5.6% of truss builders are women and 94.4% of truss builders are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Truss builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Truss builder gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,813
Female income
$32,770
Truss builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in truss builder positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of truss builders are female.
Truss builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2012 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
| 2015 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2017 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2018 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2019 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 2021 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
Truss builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared truss builders 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% |
| Truss Builder | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Truss builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truss builders is White, which makes up 61.7% of all truss builders. Comparatively, 23.1% of truss builders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of truss builders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Truss builder race
| Truss builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Truss builder race and ethnicity over time
See how truss builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Truss builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.75% | 8.18% | 1.63% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 68.95% | 8.56% | 1.62% | 17.32% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 8.56% | 1.74% | 17.19% |
| 2013 | 68.30% | 7.93% | 1.63% | 18.45% |
| 2014 | 67.47% | 8.27% | 1.54% | 19.50% |
| 2015 | 67.15% | 8.08% | 1.80% | 19.63% |
| 2016 | 66.03% | 8.13% | 1.65% | 20.57% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 8.47% | 1.62% | 21.64% |
| 2018 | 65.20% | 7.34% | 1.78% | 22.40% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 7.44% | 1.82% | 20.85% |
| 2020 | 64.66% | 8.27% | 1.78% | 19.93% |
| 2021 | 61.72% | 7.83% | 1.65% | 23.06% |
Truss builder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian truss builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american truss builders have the lowest average salary at $31,493.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,209 |
| White | $33,625 |
| Black or African American | $31,493 |
| Asian | $33,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,016 |
Average truss builder age
See how the average age of truss builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Truss builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Truss builder age breakdown
The average age of truss builders is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the truss builder population.
Truss builder age breakdown
| Truss Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Truss builder educational attainment
The most common degree for truss builders is high school diploma, with 54% of truss builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Truss builders by degree level
| Truss builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Truss builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truss builders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,666 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, truss builders earn a median annual income of $32,935 compared to $32,328 for truss builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,328 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,935 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,666 |
Truss builder employment statistics
Most truss builders work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where truss builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truss builders work.
Truss builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Truss builder jobs by company type
Employees with the truss builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truss builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Truss builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 1% |
Truss builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for truss builders are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Truss builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 28% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Truss builder turnover and employment statistics
Truss builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truss builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truss builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Truss builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average truss builder tenure
The average truss builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,260 truss builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Truss builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Truss builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of truss builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Screedman | 2.24% | 4,283 |
| Truss Builder | 2.31% | - |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Sheet Metal Apprentice | 4.07% | 11,342 |
Similar truss builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1.40% | 15,057 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Screedman | 2.24% | 4,283 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Sheet Metal Apprentice | 4.07% | 11,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by truss builders
The most common foreign language among truss builders is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Hmong, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Truss builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Hmong | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |
