Baler demographics and statistics in the US
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Baler gender statistics
10.0% of balers are women and 90.0% of balers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Baler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Baler gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,118
Female income
$31,771
Baler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in baler positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of balers are female.
Baler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2011 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 91.16% | 8.84% |
| 2017 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2018 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2019 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
Baler related jobs gender ratio
We compared balers 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% |
| Baler | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Baler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among balers is White, which makes up 59.0% of all balers. Comparatively, 17.7% of balers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.9% of balers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 15.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Baler race
| Baler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Baler race and ethnicity over time
See how baler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Baler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.73% | 16.16% | 2.21% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 62.46% | 16.12% | 2.18% | 16.96% |
| 2012 | 63.12% | 15.86% | 2.11% | 16.49% |
| 2013 | 62.74% | 15.55% | 2.29% | 16.86% |
| 2014 | 62.66% | 15.39% | 2.55% | 16.69% |
| 2015 | 64.12% | 14.11% | 2.17% | 17.12% |
| 2016 | 61.57% | 16.95% | 2.07% | 16.93% |
| 2017 | 63.11% | 14.92% | 2.26% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 61.62% | 15.59% | 2.69% | 17.28% |
| 2019 | 64.55% | 14.22% | 2.34% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 59.34% | 16.24% | 2.60% | 16.49% |
| 2021 | 58.98% | 15.94% | 2.31% | 17.67% |
Baler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian balers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american balers have the lowest average salary at $31,370.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,165 |
| White | $32,142 |
| Black or African American | $31,370 |
| Asian | $32,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,023 |
Average baler age
See how the average age of balers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Baler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Baler age breakdown
The average age of balers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the baler population.
Baler age breakdown
| Baler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Baler educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Balers by degree level
| Baler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Baler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, balers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,871 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, balers earn a median annual income of $32,194 compared to $32,132 for balers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,194 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,132 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,871 |
Baler employment statistics
Most balers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where balers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where balers work.
Baler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Baler jobs by company type
Employees with the baler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most balers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Baler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 5% |
Baler jobs by industry
The most common industries for balers are manufacturing, non profits and professional.
Baler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Baler turnover and employment statistics
Baler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for balers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Baler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Baler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average baler tenure
The average baler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 balers resumes in Zippia's database.
Baler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Baler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of balers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Baler | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Sanitation Truck Cleaner | 4.59% | 70,950 |
| Gandy Dancer | 4.67% | 135 |
| Gift Basket Packer | 6.68% | 16,100 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar baler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Sanitation Truck Cleaner | 4.59% | 70,950 |
| Gandy Dancer | 4.67% | 135 |
| Gift Basket Packer | 6.68% | 16,100 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by balers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Baler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
