Bander demographics and statistics in the US
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Bander demographics by:
Bander gender statistics
25.5% of banders are women and 74.5% of banders are men.
- Male, 74.5%
- Female, 25.5%
Bander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.5% |
| Female | 25.5% |
Bander gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,040
Female income
$33,069
Bander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bander positions over time. Currently, 25.5% of banders are female.
Bander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2011 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2012 | 73.37% | 26.63% |
| 2013 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
| 2014 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2016 | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 2017 | 73.83% | 26.17% |
| 2018 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2019 | 75.14% | 24.86% |
| 2020 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 2021 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
Bander related jobs gender ratio
We compared banders 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% |
| Bander | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Bander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among banders is White, which makes up 62.2% of all banders. Comparatively, 14.2% of banders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of banders are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Bander race
| Bander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Bander race and ethnicity over time
See how bander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.48% | 11.78% | 6.85% | 12.61% |
| 2011 | 67.14% | 11.93% | 6.79% | 11.73% |
| 2012 | 65.82% | 11.90% | 6.86% | 13.23% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.38% | 6.70% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 66.30% | 11.36% | 6.63% | 13.16% |
| 2015 | 67.15% | 11.35% | 6.91% | 12.11% |
| 2016 | 66.02% | 11.43% | 6.92% | 12.95% |
| 2017 | 65.05% | 12.06% | 7.04% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 66.56% | 11.04% | 7.20% | 12.66% |
| 2019 | 67.83% | 10.63% | 6.95% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 65.03% | 10.64% | 7.91% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 62.21% | 10.54% | 7.92% | 14.22% |
Bander wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,943 |
| White | $39,870 |
| Black or African American | $36,581 |
| Asian | $37,535 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,364 |
Average bander age
See how the average age of banders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bander 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 |
Bander age breakdown
The average age of banders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bander population.
Bander age breakdown
| Bander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bander educational attainment
The most common degree for banders is high school diploma, with 51% of banders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Banders by degree level
| Bander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bander wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,116 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,694 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,717 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,823 |
Bander employment statistics
Most banders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where banders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where banders work.
Bander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Bander jobs by company type
Employees with the bander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most banders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 3% |
Bander jobs by industry
The most common industries for banders are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Bander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Bander turnover and employment statistics
Bander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for banders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bander 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 bander tenure
The average bander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 393 banders resumes in Zippia's database.
Bander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Bander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of banders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Bander | 4.90% | - |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Kiln Operator Helper | 8.89% | 42,952 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar bander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Kiln Operator Helper | 8.89% | 42,952 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by banders
The most common foreign language among banders is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Russian, 25.0%
- French, 12.5%
Bander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
