Bag checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Bag checker gender statistics
45.1% of bag checkers are women and 54.9% of bag checkers are men.
- Male, 54.9%
- Female, 45.1%
Bag checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.9% |
| Female | 45.1% |
Bag checker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,304
Female income
$47,819
Bag checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bag checker positions over time. Currently, 45.1% of bag checkers are female.
Bag checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2011 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2012 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2013 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2014 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
| 2015 | 58.24% | 41.76% |
| 2016 | 57.72% | 42.28% |
| 2017 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2018 | 57.20% | 42.80% |
| 2019 | 56.55% | 43.45% |
| 2020 | 53.78% | 46.22% |
| 2021 | 54.89% | 45.11% |
Bag checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared bag checkers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Bag Checker | 55% | 45% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Bag checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bag checkers is White, which makes up 52.5% of all bag checkers. Comparatively, 20.6% of bag checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of bag checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Bag checker race
| Bag checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Bag checker race and ethnicity over time
See how bag checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bag checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.05% | 14.39% | 4.74% | 15.44% |
| 2011 | 59.99% | 14.33% | 4.71% | 17.02% |
| 2012 | 59.65% | 14.61% | 4.63% | 17.12% |
| 2013 | 59.98% | 14.17% | 4.89% | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 58.67% | 15.01% | 4.60% | 17.55% |
| 2015 | 58.30% | 14.44% | 5.08% | 18.00% |
| 2016 | 57.93% | 14.21% | 4.87% | 18.88% |
| 2017 | 57.83% | 15.13% | 4.53% | 18.68% |
| 2018 | 58.08% | 14.01% | 4.74% | 18.69% |
| 2019 | 57.07% | 14.72% | 5.55% | 18.56% |
| 2020 | 52.40% | 15.29% | 5.61% | 19.94% |
| 2021 | 52.52% | 14.06% | 5.93% | 20.57% |
Bag checker wage gap by race
According to our data, white bag checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown bag checkers have the lowest average salary at $47,478.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,478 |
| White | $50,301 |
| Black or African American | $49,650 |
| Asian | $50,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,944 |
Average bag checker age
See how the average age of bag checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bag checker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Bag checker age breakdown
The average age of bag checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bag checker population.
Bag checker age breakdown
| Bag Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Bag checker educational attainment
The most common degree for bag checkers is high school diploma, with 36% of bag checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Bag checkers by degree level
| Bag checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Bag checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bag checkers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,600 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bag checkers earn a median annual income of $55,453 compared to $47,139 for bag checkers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,600 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,753 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,453 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,139 |
Bag checker employment statistics
Most bag checkers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bag checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bag checkers work.
Bag checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Bag checker jobs by company type
Employees with the bag checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bag checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bag checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Bag checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for bag checkers are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Bag checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Bag checker turnover and employment statistics
Bag checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bag checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bag checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bag checker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average bag checker tenure
The average bag checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 bag checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bag checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bag checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bag checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Bag Checker | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Alarm Investigator | 8.27% | 5,311 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Similar bag checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Alarm Investigator | 8.27% | 5,311 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by bag checkers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Bag checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |