Wallpaper hanger demographics and statistics in the US
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Wallpaper hanger gender statistics
23.6% of wallpaper hangers are women and 76.4% of wallpaper hangers are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Wallpaper hanger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Wallpaper hanger gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,032
Female income
$28,823
Wallpaper hanger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wallpaper hanger positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of wallpaper hangers are female.
Wallpaper hanger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
| 2011 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
| 2012 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
| 2014 | 82.07% | 17.93% |
| 2015 | 84.02% | 15.98% |
| 2016 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2017 | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 2018 | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 2019 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2020 | 79.81% | 20.19% |
| 2021 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
Wallpaper hanger related jobs gender ratio
We compared wallpaper hangers 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% |
| Wallpaper Hanger | 76% | 24% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Wallpaper hanger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wallpaper hangers is White, which makes up 52.0% of all wallpaper hangers. Comparatively, 31.3% of wallpaper hangers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of wallpaper hangers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Wallpaper hanger race
| Wallpaper hanger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Wallpaper hanger race and ethnicity over time
See how wallpaper hanger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wallpaper hanger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.99% | 6.71% | 1.34% | 1.76% |
| 2011 | 91.07% | 5.16% | 1.89% | -2.89% |
| 2012 | 63.29% | 11.16% | 1.96% | 20.91% |
| 2013 | 62.75% | 10.66% | 1.88% | 22.35% |
| 2014 | 61.78% | 10.03% | 2.20% | 23.65% |
| 2015 | 60.30% | 9.75% | 1.72% | 25.95% |
| 2016 | 59.55% | 9.66% | 1.96% | 25.60% |
| 2017 | 60.83% | 8.86% | 1.77% | 25.59% |
| 2018 | 60.24% | 8.96% | 1.91% | 26.48% |
| 2019 | 58.71% | 9.94% | 1.91% | 26.99% |
| 2020 | 58.12% | 9.46% | 2.03% | 25.33% |
| 2021 | 52.00% | 9.11% | 2.09% | 31.31% |
Wallpaper hanger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wallpaper hangers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wallpaper hangers have the lowest average salary at $30,013.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,058 |
| White | $32,019 |
| Black or African American | $30,041 |
| Asian | $32,097 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,013 |
Average wallpaper hanger age
See how the average age of wallpaper hangers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wallpaper hanger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Wallpaper hanger age breakdown
The average age of wallpaper hangers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the wallpaper hanger population.
Wallpaper hanger age breakdown
| Wallpaper Hanger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wallpaper hanger educational attainment
The most common degree for wallpaper hangers is high school diploma, with 51% of wallpaper hangers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Wallpaper hangers by degree level
| Wallpaper hanger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Wallpaper hanger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wallpaper hangers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,670 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, wallpaper hangers earn a median annual income of $31,609 compared to $31,538 for wallpaper hangers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,538 |
| No Education | $29,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,670 |
Wallpaper hanger employment statistics
Company size where wallpaper hangers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wallpaper hangers work.
Wallpaper hanger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 42% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Wallpaper hanger jobs by industry
The most common industries for wallpaper hangers are construction, hospitality and health care.
Wallpaper hanger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 25% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
Wallpaper hanger turnover and employment statistics
Wallpaper hanger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wallpaper hangers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wallpaper hanger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wallpaper hanger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 14.63% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average wallpaper hanger tenure
The average wallpaper hanger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 wallpaper hangers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wallpaper hanger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Wallpaper hanger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wallpaper hangers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Erector | 1.40% | 46 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Drapery Hanger | 2.24% | 263 |
| Unindentured Apprentice | 2.76% | 5,779 |
| Linoleum Tile Layer | 3.39% | 325 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
| Wallpaper Hanger | 4.71% | - |
Similar wallpaper hanger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Erector | 1.40% | 46 |
| Drywall Taper | 1.75% | 13,470 |
| Drapery Hanger | 2.24% | 263 |
| Unindentured Apprentice | 2.76% | 5,779 |
| Linoleum Tile Layer | 3.39% | 325 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
Foreign languages spoken by wallpaper hangers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Wallpaper hanger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |