Union carpenter demographics and statistics in the US
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Union carpenter gender statistics
4.8% of union carpenters are women and 95.2% of union carpenters are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Union carpenter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Union carpenter gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,691
Female income
$47,628
Union carpenter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in union carpenter positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of union carpenters are female.
Union carpenter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2011 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2013 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2016 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2017 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2020 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
Union carpenter related jobs gender ratio
We compared union carpenters 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% |
| Union Carpenter | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Union carpenter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among union carpenters is White, which makes up 61.8% of all union carpenters. Comparatively, 23.1% of union carpenters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of union carpenters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Union carpenter race
| Union carpenter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Union carpenter race and ethnicity over time
See how union carpenter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Union carpenter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.85% | 7.96% | 1.61% | 17.39% |
| 2011 | 69.05% | 8.34% | 1.60% | 17.37% |
| 2012 | 68.87% | 8.34% | 1.73% | 17.24% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 7.71% | 1.61% | 18.50% |
| 2014 | 67.57% | 8.06% | 1.53% | 19.55% |
| 2015 | 67.25% | 7.86% | 1.79% | 19.68% |
| 2016 | 66.13% | 7.91% | 1.63% | 20.62% |
| 2017 | 64.70% | 8.26% | 1.61% | 21.69% |
| 2018 | 65.30% | 7.13% | 1.77% | 22.45% |
| 2019 | 66.75% | 7.22% | 1.81% | 20.90% |
| 2020 | 64.76% | 8.05% | 1.76% | 19.98% |
| 2021 | 61.82% | 7.62% | 1.64% | 23.11% |
Union carpenter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian union carpenters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american union carpenters have the lowest average salary at $45,726.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,281 |
| White | $48,901 |
| Black or African American | $45,726 |
| Asian | $49,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,505 |
Average union carpenter age
See how the average age of union carpenters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Union carpenter 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 |
Union carpenter age breakdown
The average age of union carpenters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the union carpenter population.
Union carpenter age breakdown
| Union Carpenter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Union carpenter educational attainment
The most common degree for union carpenters is high school diploma, with 50% of union carpenters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Union carpenters by degree level
| Union carpenter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Union carpenter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, union carpenters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,963 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, union carpenters earn a median annual income of $47,873 compared to $46,970 for union carpenters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,970 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,873 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,963 |
Union carpenter employment statistics
Company size where union carpenters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where union carpenters work.
Union carpenter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Union carpenter jobs by industry
The most common industries for union carpenters are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Union carpenter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 45% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Union carpenter turnover and employment statistics
Union carpenter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for union carpenters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Union carpenter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Union carpenter 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 union carpenter tenure
The average union carpenter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,433 union carpenters resumes in Zippia's database.
Union carpenter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Union carpenter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of union carpenters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Chimney Mason | 1.40% | 292 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| High Worker | 2.24% | 21,856 |
| Union Carpenter | 2.31% | - |
| Street Light Servicer | 2.76% | 3,204 |
| Ceramic Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,421 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Similar union carpenter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Chimney Mason | 1.40% | 292 |
| Drywall Metal Stud Worker | 1.75% | 22,024 |
| High Worker | 2.24% | 21,856 |
| Street Light Servicer | 2.76% | 3,204 |
| Ceramic Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,421 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by union carpenters
The most common foreign language among union carpenters is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Finnish at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Finnish, 12.5%
- German, 6.3%
- Dutch, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Other, 6.1%
Union carpenter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Finnish | 12.5% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Dutch | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% |
