Wood finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Wood finisher gender statistics
15.8% of wood finishers are women and 84.2% of wood finishers are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Wood finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Wood finisher gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,209
Female income
$29,343
Wood finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wood finisher positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of wood finishers are female.
Wood finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2011 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 78.51% | 21.49% |
| 2014 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2015 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 15.95% |
| 2017 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2018 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2020 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2021 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
Wood finisher related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Finisher | 84% | 16% |
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Wood finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wood finishers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all wood finishers. Comparatively, 22.1% of wood finishers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.5% of wood finishers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
- Unknown, 1.1%
Wood finisher race
| Wood finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Unknown | 1.1% |
Wood finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how wood finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wood finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.07% | 9.47% | 2.15% | 27.34% |
| 2011 | 63.33% | 10.41% | 0.74% | 23.12% |
| 2012 | 56.25% | 9.68% | 2.20% | 26.53% |
| 2013 | 62.02% | 13.47% | 2.11% | 20.47% |
| 2014 | 67.94% | 7.93% | 2.10% | 20.43% |
| 2015 | 66.61% | 10.71% | 1.45% | 18.76% |
| 2016 | 70.71% | 4.31% | 3.41% | 20.21% |
| 2017 | 62.09% | 8.36% | 2.64% | 25.33% |
| 2018 | 67.85% | 7.98% | 2.35% | 19.63% |
| 2019 | 68.31% | 5.30% | 2.42% | 21.54% |
| 2020 | 68.05% | 10.15% | 0.91% | 17.97% |
| 2021 | 69.49% | 3.52% | 2.05% | 22.11% |
Wood finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, white wood finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian wood finishers have the lowest average salary at $30,855.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,060 |
| White | $35,398 |
| Black or African American | $33,592 |
| Asian | $30,855 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,301 |
Wood finisher age breakdown
The average age of wood finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the wood finisher population.
Wood finisher age breakdown
| Wood Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Wood finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for wood finishers is high school diploma, with 57% of wood finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Wood finishers by degree level
| Wood finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Wood finisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wood finishers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,444 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, wood finishers earn a median annual income of $35,774 compared to $34,087 for wood finishers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,774 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,444 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,087 |
Wood finisher employment statistics
Company size where wood finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wood finishers work.
Wood finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Wood finisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for wood finishers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Wood finisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Wood finisher turnover and employment statistics
Wood finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wood finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wood finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wood finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.48% |
| 2011 | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 11.88% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 6.98% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 3.57% |
| 2020 | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 3.62% |
Average wood finisher tenure
The average wood finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 327 wood finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wood finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Wood finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wood finishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Stock Checker | 3.02% | 27,230 |
| Cabinet Builder | 5.49% | 3,291 |
| Drag Sawyer | 5.67% | 79 |
| Wood Finisher | 14.62% | - |
Similar wood finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Stock Checker | 3.02% | 27,230 |
| Cabinet Builder | 5.49% | 3,291 |
| Drag Sawyer | 5.67% | 79 |
Foreign languages spoken by wood finishers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wood finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
