Assorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Assorter gender statistics
45.8% of assorters are women and 54.2% of assorters are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Assorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Assorter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,526
Female income
$38,447
Assorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assorter positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of assorters are female.
Assorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2011 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2012 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2013 | 60.07% | 39.93% |
| 2014 | 59.99% | 40.01% |
| 2015 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| 2016 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2017 | 58.73% | 41.27% |
| 2018 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2019 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| 2020 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
Assorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared assorters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Assorter | 54% | 46% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Assorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assorters is White, which makes up 54.4% of all assorters. Comparatively, 20.1% of assorters are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of assorters are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Assorter race
| Assorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Assorter race and ethnicity over time
See how assorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 14.59% | 2.52% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 61.89% | 16.03% | 2.55% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 15.34% | 2.49% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 63.05% | 14.79% | 2.62% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 61.71% | 15.46% | 2.66% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 15.01% | 2.64% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 14.80% | 2.74% | 17.85% |
| 2017 | 60.96% | 14.60% | 3.17% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 62.06% | 14.41% | 2.89% | 17.26% |
| 2019 | 60.62% | 14.66% | 3.10% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 56.87% | 15.61% | 3.68% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 54.37% | 15.14% | 4.14% | 20.12% |
Assorter wage gap by race
According to our data, white assorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assorters have the lowest average salary at $41,394.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,296 |
| White | $43,613 |
| Black or African American | $41,394 |
| Asian | $42,592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,767 |
Average assorter age
See how the average age of assorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Assorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Assorter age breakdown
The average age of assorters is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the assorter population.
Assorter age breakdown
| Assorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Assorter educational attainment
The most common degree for assorters is high school diploma, with 69% of assorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Assorters by degree level
| Assorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Assorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assorters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assorters earn a median annual income of $43,180 compared to $42,066 for assorters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,066 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,180 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,789 |
Assorter turnover and employment statistics
Assorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average assorter tenure
The average assorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 assorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Assorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Assorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Quenching Car Operator | 3.85% | 45,956 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Photo Mask Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,744 |
| Assorter | 4.67% | - |
| Selector Packer | 6.68% | 20,310 |
| Warp Worker | 10.43% | 19,341 |
Similar assorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Quenching Car Operator | 3.85% | 45,956 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Photo Mask Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,744 |
| Selector Packer | 6.68% | 20,310 |
| Warp Worker | 10.43% | 19,341 |