Truss designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Truss designer gender statistics
14.2% of truss designers are women and 85.8% of truss designers are men.
- Male, 85.8%
- Female, 14.2%
Truss designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.8% |
| Female | 14.2% |
Truss designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,353
Female income
$53,231
Truss designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in truss designer positions over time. Currently, 14.2% of truss designers are female.
Truss designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2012 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2013 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2014 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2016 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2017 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2018 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2020 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2021 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
Truss designer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Truss Designer | 86% | 14% |
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Truss designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truss designers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all truss designers. Comparatively, 11.7% of truss designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of truss designers are Asian.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Truss designer race
| Truss designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Truss designer race and ethnicity over time
See how truss designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Truss designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.16% | 3.15% | 5.86% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 80.31% | 3.39% | 5.75% | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 79.57% | 3.19% | 6.43% | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 79.59% | 3.51% | 5.88% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 2.93% | 6.52% | 9.45% |
| 2015 | 79.59% | 3.49% | 5.20% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 3.22% | 5.63% | 9.48% |
| 2017 | 78.28% | 3.32% | 7.03% | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 77.47% | 3.09% | 7.51% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 77.96% | 2.92% | 7.30% | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 70.19% | 3.35% | 10.05% | 10.58% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 3.09% | 7.02% | 11.66% |
Truss designer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american truss designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White truss designers have the lowest average salary at $52,294.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,708 |
| White | $52,294 |
| Black or African American | $59,629 |
| Asian | $57,757 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,720 |
Average truss designer age
See how the average age of truss designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Truss designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42.5 | |
| White | 46 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Truss designer age breakdown
The average age of truss designers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the truss designer population.
Truss designer age breakdown
| Truss Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Truss designer educational attainment
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Truss designers by degree level
| Truss designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Truss designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truss designers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,216 annually. With a Associate degree, truss designers earn a median annual income of $53,630 compared to $52,545 for truss designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,545 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,216 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,630 |
Truss designer employment statistics
Most truss designers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where truss designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truss designers work.
Truss designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Truss designer jobs by company type
Employees with the truss designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truss designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Truss designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 2% |
Truss designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for truss designers are construction, manufacturing and retail.
Truss designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Truss designer turnover and employment statistics
Truss designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truss designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truss designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Truss designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 5.68% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average truss designer tenure
The average truss designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 675 truss designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Truss designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Truss designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of truss designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Truss Designer | 5.82% | - |
| Semiconductor Processing Equipment Production Technician | 6.29% | 86,133 |
| Senior Maintenance Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 91,795 |
Similar truss designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Semiconductor Processing Equipment Production Technician | 6.29% | 86,133 |
| Senior Maintenance Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 91,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by truss designers
The most common foreign language among truss designers is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
Truss designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
