Working foreman demographics and statistics in the US
Working foreman demographics research summary. Zippia estimates working foreman demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our working foreman estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about working foremen after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 17,810 working foremen currently employed in the United States.
- 3.3% of all working foremen are women, while 96.7% are men.
- The average working foreman age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of working foremen is White (65.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.6%), Black or African American (5.7%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 88% of what men earned.
- 2% of all working foremen are LGBT.
- Working foremen are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Working foreman demographics by:
Working foreman gender statistics
3.3% of working foremen are women and 96.7% of working foremen are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Working foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Working foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,756
Female income
$36,827
Working foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in working foreman positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of working foremen are female.
Working foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
Working foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared working foremen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Working Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Working foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among working foremen is White, which makes up 65.2% of all working foremen. Comparatively, 22.6% of working foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of working foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.6%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Working foreman race
| Working foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Working foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how working foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Working foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.82% | 5.47% | 1.20% | 15.30% |
| 2011 | 74.60% | 6.44% | 1.17% | 15.31% |
| 2012 | 75.25% | 5.80% | 1.36% | 15.14% |
| 2013 | 75.09% | 5.36% | 1.12% | 15.91% |
| 2014 | 73.67% | 5.74% | 1.14% | 16.90% |
| 2015 | 74.04% | 5.73% | 1.30% | 16.45% |
| 2016 | 72.93% | 5.83% | 1.22% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 71.57% | 6.18% | 1.06% | 18.55% |
| 2018 | 71.39% | 5.34% | 1.28% | 19.69% |
| 2019 | 69.73% | 5.76% | 1.36% | 20.42% |
| 2020 | 68.10% | 6.11% | 1.21% | 19.91% |
| 2021 | 65.23% | 5.75% | 1.44% | 22.59% |
Working foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian working foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american working foremen have the lowest average salary at $39,299.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,121 |
| White | $42,937 |
| Black or African American | $39,299 |
| Asian | $44,496 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,113 |
Average working foreman age
See how the average age of working foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Working foreman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Working foreman age breakdown
The average age of working foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the working foreman population.
Working foreman age breakdown
| Working Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Working foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for working foremen is high school diploma, with 44% of working foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Working foremen by degree level
| Working foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Working foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, working foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,332 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, working foremen earn a median annual income of $43,537 compared to $42,542 for working foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,332 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,740 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,542 |
Working foreman employment statistics
Most working foremen work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where working foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where working foremen work.
Working foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Working foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the working foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most working foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Working foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 7% |
Working foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for working foremen are construction, manufacturing and retail.
Working foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Working foreman turnover and employment statistics
Working foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for working foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Working foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Working foreman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average working foreman tenure
The average working foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,416 working foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Working foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Working foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of working foremen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Working Foreman | 2.35% | - |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Similar working foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Construction Assistant | 1.77% | 31,209 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Floor Hand | 2.60% | 21,924 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by working foremen
The most common foreign language among working foremen is Spanish at 89.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 89.5%
- French, 5.3%
- Hebrew, 5.3%
Working foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 89.5% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Hebrew | 5.3% |
