Back tender demographics and statistics in the US
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Back tender gender statistics
8.9% of back tenders are women and 91.1% of back tenders are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Back tender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Back tender gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,639
Female income
$31,741
Back tender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in back tender positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of back tenders are female.
Back tender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2011 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2012 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2013 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2014 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2016 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2021 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
Back tender related jobs gender ratio
We compared back tenders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Back Tender | 91% | 9% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Back tender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among back tenders is White, which makes up 58.3% of all back tenders. Comparatively, 19.2% of back tenders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of back tenders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Back tender race
| Back tender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Back tender race and ethnicity over time
See how back tender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Back tender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Back tender wage gap by race
According to our data, white back tenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american back tenders have the lowest average salary at $35,200.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,530 |
| White | $38,445 |
| Black or African American | $35,200 |
| Asian | $36,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,971 |
Average back tender age
See how the average age of back tenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Back tender age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Back tender age breakdown
The average age of back tenders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the back tender population.
Back tender age breakdown
| Back Tender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Back tender educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
Back tenders by degree level
| Back tender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Back tender wage gap by degree level
According to the data, back tenders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,666 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, back tenders earn a median annual income of $37,307 compared to $36,425 for back tenders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,666 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,340 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,307 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,425 |
Back tender employment statistics
Company size where back tenders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where back tenders work.
Back tender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Back tender turnover and employment statistics
Back tender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for back tenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Back tender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Back tender unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average back tender tenure
The average back tender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 back tenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Back tender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Back tender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of back tenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Chip Sorter | 4.47% | 18,482 |
| Corn Detasseler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 56,714 |
| Back Tender | 4.90% | - |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Liquor Gallery Operator | 8.41% | 26,186 |
| Forge Helper | 8.89% | 13,447 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Similar back tender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Chip Sorter | 4.47% | 18,482 |
| Corn Detasseler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 56,714 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Liquor Gallery Operator | 8.41% | 26,186 |
| Forge Helper | 8.89% | 13,447 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by back tenders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Back tender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |