Balancer demographics and statistics in the US
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Balancer gender statistics
45.8% of balancers are women and 54.2% of balancers are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Balancer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Balancer gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,379
Female income
$40,722
Balancer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in balancer positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of balancers are female.
Balancer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.39% | 48.61% |
| 2011 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2012 | 52.80% | 47.20% |
| 2013 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2014 | 56.02% | 43.98% |
| 2015 | 54.47% | 45.53% |
| 2016 | 55.25% | 44.75% |
| 2017 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 2018 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2019 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2020 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2021 | 54.19% | 45.81% |
Balancer related jobs gender ratio
We compared balancers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Balancer | 54% | 46% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Balancer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among balancers is White, which makes up 58.9% of all balancers. Comparatively, 16.1% of balancers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of balancers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Balancer race
| Balancer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Balancer race and ethnicity over time
See how balancer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Balancer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.55% | 10.37% | 9.94% | 13.97% |
| 2011 | 61.25% | 11.55% | 9.63% | 15.50% |
| 2012 | 62.85% | 10.68% | 8.58% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 64.43% | 11.37% | 8.35% | 13.86% |
| 2014 | 63.27% | 11.21% | 8.63% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 63.07% | 10.74% | 8.51% | 15.10% |
| 2016 | 63.40% | 10.79% | 8.94% | 14.48% |
| 2017 | 62.66% | 9.86% | 9.39% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 63.42% | 10.57% | 9.47% | 14.36% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 11.37% | 8.60% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 61.02% | 10.53% | 8.91% | 15.35% |
| 2021 | 58.92% | 10.34% | 9.64% | 16.08% |
Balancer wage gap by race
According to our data, white balancers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american balancers have the lowest average salary at $49,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,073 |
| White | $59,130 |
| Black or African American | $49,129 |
| Asian | $52,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,719 |
Average balancer age
See how the average age of balancers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Balancer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Balancer age breakdown
The average age of balancers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the balancer population.
Balancer age breakdown
| Balancer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Balancer educational attainment
The most common degree for balancers is high school diploma, with 37% of balancers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Balancers by degree level
| Balancer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Balancer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, balancers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,424 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, balancers earn a median annual income of $52,683 compared to $52,116 for balancers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,683 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,424 |
Balancer employment statistics
Most balancers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where balancers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where balancers work.
Balancer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Balancer jobs by company type
Employees with the balancer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most balancers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Balancer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 6% |
Balancer jobs by industry
The most common industries for balancers are finance, manufacturing and technology.
Balancer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Balancer turnover and employment statistics
Balancer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for balancers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Balancer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Balancer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average balancer tenure
The average balancer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 balancers resumes in Zippia's database.
Balancer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Balancer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of balancers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Welder | 2.57% | 7,090 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Balancer | 3.20% | - |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Dropper | 3.27% | 40 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Burrer | 6.48% | 134 |
Similar balancer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Welder | 2.57% | 7,090 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Dropper | 3.27% | 40 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Burrer | 6.48% | 134 |
Foreign languages spoken by balancers
The most common foreign language among balancers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 21.4% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 21.4%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Polish, 7.1%
- Other, 7.2%
Balancer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 21.4% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Polish | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.2% |