Archer demographics and statistics in the US
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Archer gender statistics
31.3% of archers are women and 68.7% of archers are men.
- Male, 68.7%
- Female, 31.3%
Archer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.7% |
| Female | 31.3% |
Archer gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,886
Female income
$47,324
Archer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in archer positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of archers are female.
Archer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
| 2011 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2012 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2014 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2015 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2016 | 64.04% | 35.96% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2018 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2020 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2021 | 68.67% | 31.33% |
Archer related jobs gender ratio
We compared archers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Archer | 69% | 31% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Archer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among archers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all archers. Comparatively, 17.8% of archers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of archers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Archer race
| Archer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Archer race and ethnicity over time
See how archer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Archer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.63% | 12.97% | 11.22% | 17.79% |
| 2011 | 52.75% | 11.55% | 9.79% | 19.17% |
| 2012 | 63.28% | 10.13% | 6.70% | 17.53% |
| 2013 | 53.32% | 12.35% | 13.20% | 18.92% |
| 2014 | 54.40% | 11.38% | 7.78% | 24.46% |
| 2015 | 57.51% | 12.40% | 7.85% | 18.19% |
| 2016 | 48.92% | 13.33% | 8.47% | 27.90% |
| 2017 | 60.47% | 7.20% | 9.90% | 19.74% |
| 2018 | 54.12% | 6.09% | 11.91% | 26.36% |
| 2019 | 59.53% | 10.09% | 9.43% | 17.95% |
| 2020 | 56.01% | 10.14% | 9.15% | 18.00% |
| 2021 | 58.00% | 11.91% | 7.52% | 17.82% |
Archer wage gap by race
According to our data, white archers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown archers have the lowest average salary at $50,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,103 |
| White | $64,611 |
| Black or African American | $56,395 |
| Asian | $63,351 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,195 |
Archer age breakdown
The average age of archers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the archer population.
Archer age breakdown
| Archer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Archer educational attainment
The most common degree for archers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of archers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Archers by degree level
| Archer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Archer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, archers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $67,065 annually. With a Associate degree, archers earn a median annual income of $59,988 compared to $53,718 for archers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,718 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,065 |
| No Education | $48,945 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,988 |
Archer employment statistics
Company size where archers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where archers work.
Archer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Archer turnover and employment statistics
Archer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for archers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Archer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Archer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 7.02% |
Average archer tenure
The average archer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 archers resumes in Zippia's database.
Archer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Archer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of archers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Seat Nailer | 5.26% | 22 |
| Collar Maker | 5.45% | 6,995 |
| Curtain Cutter | 7.83% | 4,503 |
| Archer | 8.77% | - |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Similar archer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Seat Nailer | 5.26% | 22 |
| Collar Maker | 5.45% | 6,995 |
| Curtain Cutter | 7.83% | 4,503 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
