Workforce
Gender
Gender representation across the covered workforce, with average hourly wages by gender, the yearly trend and average hourly wages by trade.
77,909
Distinct workers
3,291
Workers year to date
1,259
Female workers
1.6% of distinct workers
76,647
Male workers
98.4% of distinct workers
3 workers are reported as non-binary, other or not specified. They remain included in all workforce totals.
Hourly average
Average hourly wage by gender
Values are labelled directly on each bar, so no hovering is needed to read them.
- Female$36.93
- Male$41.45
Hourly averages by gender are approximate estimates from reported values. Worker counts above are reported directly.
By payroll year
Workers by year and gender
Distinct workers appearing on certified payrolls in each payroll year, 2011 through 2026.
Annual 2011–2026 point values are approximate estimates from reported trend values. The totals above are reported directly.
View the yearly values as a table
| Payroll year | Male workers | Female workers |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6,200 | 120 |
| 2013 | 8,600 | 180 |
| 2014 | 9,400 | 220 |
| 2015 | 9,000 | 240 |
| 2016 | 8,800 | 260 |
| 2017 | 9,200 | 300 |
| 2018 | 9,600 | 320 |
| 2019 | 9,600 | 330 |
| 2020 | 9,500 | 340 |
| 2021 | 9,700 | 360 |
| 2022 | 10,200 | 410 |
| 2023 | 12,000 | 520 |
| 2024 | 11,400 | 480 |
| 2025 | 10,700 | 440 |
| 2026 | 9,600 | 350 |
Hourly average
Hourly average by trade
Highest average hourly wages by certified payroll craft classification. Values are labelled directly on each bar.
| Trade | Hourly average | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Engineer | $60.51 | Approximately $54.01 per hour | Approximately $60.62 per hour |
| Glazier | $54.74 | Approximately $48.86 per hour | Approximately $54.84 per hour |
| Elevator Constructor | $54.52 | Approximately $48.66 per hour | Approximately $54.62 per hour |
| Building / Construction Inspector | $51.24 | Approximately $45.73 per hour | Approximately $51.33 per hour |
| Surveyor | $51.03 | Approximately $45.55 per hour | Approximately $51.12 per hour |
Estimated value. Female and male trade averages are estimates based on the reported overall gender wage relationship; they are not published trade-level figures.
“F” = female, “M” = male. Hourly average = gross wages ÷ total hours. Trade is derived from the certified payroll craft classification. Data source: Los Angeles Housing Department, Online Certified Payroll System, as of 7/20/2026. Coverage: 438 City-funded housing projects covered by a Project Labor Agreement, of 478 LAHD-tracked projects. Local determination uses standard tier ZIP lists applied portfolio-wide.