Tunnel worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Tunnel worker gender statistics
19.4% of tunnel workers are women and 80.6% of tunnel workers are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Tunnel worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Tunnel worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,979
Female income
$24,205
Tunnel worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tunnel worker positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of tunnel workers are female.
Tunnel worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2015 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2017 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2018 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2019 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
| 2020 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2021 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
Tunnel worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared tunnel workers 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% |
| Tunnel Worker | 81% | 19% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Tunnel worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tunnel workers is White, which makes up 56.7% of all tunnel workers. Comparatively, 26.0% of tunnel workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of tunnel workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.0%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Tunnel worker race
| Tunnel worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Tunnel worker race and ethnicity over time
See how tunnel worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tunnel worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.91% | 10.21% | 1.81% | 18.47% |
| 2011 | 66.28% | 11.43% | 1.76% | 17.43% |
| 2012 | 66.11% | 10.87% | 1.89% | 17.51% |
| 2013 | 66.77% | 10.47% | 1.76% | 17.91% |
| 2014 | 65.88% | 10.28% | 1.99% | 18.75% |
| 2015 | 64.22% | 9.97% | 1.99% | 20.78% |
| 2016 | 63.86% | 9.74% | 2.15% | 21.11% |
| 2017 | 63.55% | 9.85% | 2.13% | 21.43% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 9.26% | 2.21% | 20.86% |
| 2019 | 62.49% | 9.30% | 2.25% | 22.80% |
| 2020 | 60.07% | 10.49% | 2.26% | 22.13% |
| 2021 | 56.70% | 9.67% | 2.34% | 26.01% |
Tunnel worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tunnel workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tunnel workers have the lowest average salary at $24,699.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,731 |
| White | $26,729 |
| Black or African American | $24,699 |
| Asian | $26,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,576 |
Average tunnel worker age
See how the average age of tunnel workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tunnel worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Tunnel worker age breakdown
The average age of tunnel workers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the tunnel worker population.
Tunnel worker age breakdown
| Tunnel Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Tunnel worker educational attainment
The most common degree for tunnel workers is high school diploma, with 50% of tunnel workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Tunnel workers by degree level
| Tunnel worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Tunnel worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tunnel workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,510 annually. With a Associate degree, tunnel workers earn a median annual income of $27,238 compared to $25,941 for tunnel workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,941 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,510 |
| No Education | $24,426 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,238 |
Tunnel worker employment statistics
Company size where tunnel workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tunnel workers work.
Tunnel worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Tunnel worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for tunnel workers are retail, manufacturing and automotive.
Tunnel worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
Tunnel worker turnover and employment statistics
Tunnel worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tunnel workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tunnel worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tunnel worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average tunnel worker tenure
The average tunnel worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 tunnel workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tunnel worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tunnel worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tunnel workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Block Layer | 1.40% | 248 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Tunnel Worker | 2.24% | - |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Tile Mason | 3.39% | 337 |
| Sheet Metal Technician | 4.07% | 8,416 |
Similar tunnel worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Block Layer | 1.40% | 248 |
| Tile Roofer | 1.43% | 1,339 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Tile Mason | 3.39% | 337 |
| Sheet Metal Technician | 4.07% | 8,416 |