Bell ringer demographics and statistics in the US
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Bell ringer gender statistics
59.9% of bell ringers are women and 40.1% of bell ringers are men.
- Female, 59.9%
- Male, 40.1%
Bell ringer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% |
| Male | 40.1% |
Bell ringer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,683
Female income
$43,685
Bell ringer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bell ringer positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of bell ringers are female.
Bell ringer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.51% | 84.49% |
| 2011 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2012 | 20.72% | 79.28% |
| 2013 | 21.44% | 78.56% |
| 2014 | 25.14% | 74.86% |
| 2015 | 24.93% | 75.07% |
| 2016 | 21.07% | 78.93% |
| 2017 | 23.50% | 76.50% |
| 2018 | 19.49% | 80.51% |
| 2019 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2020 | 30.42% | 69.58% |
| 2021 | 40.13% | 59.87% |
Bell ringer related jobs gender ratio
We compared bell ringers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Bell Ringer | 40% | 60% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Bell ringer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bell ringers is White, which makes up 56.7% of all bell ringers. Comparatively, 16.9% of bell ringers are Black or African American and 12.1% of bell ringers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.7%
- Black or African American, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bell ringer race
| Bell ringer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bell ringer race and ethnicity over time
See how bell ringer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bell ringer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 12.80% | 4.14% | 11.91% |
| 2011 | 64.23% | 14.40% | 5.33% | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 67.78% | 13.36% | 5.04% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 13.01% | 5.46% | 10.63% |
| 2014 | 66.42% | 11.69% | 5.36% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 66.33% | 13.46% | 5.21% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 65.16% | 12.91% | 6.02% | 12.25% |
| 2017 | 66.72% | 12.83% | 6.77% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 66.35% | 10.27% | 6.11% | 12.53% |
| 2019 | 66.31% | 10.34% | 4.92% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 64.88% | 10.28% | 7.51% | 11.59% |
| 2021 | 56.73% | 16.93% | 6.60% | 12.08% |
Bell ringer wage gap by race
According to our data, white bell ringers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bell ringers have the lowest average salary at $43,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,221 |
| White | $51,711 |
| Black or African American | $43,933 |
| Asian | $45,871 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,057 |
Bell ringer age breakdown
The average age of bell ringers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the bell ringer population.
Bell ringer age breakdown
| Bell Ringer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Bell ringer educational attainment
The most common degree for bell ringers is high school diploma, with 47% of bell ringers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Bell ringers by degree level
| Bell ringer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Bell ringer employment statistics
Most bell ringers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bell ringers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bell ringers work.
Bell ringer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Bell ringer jobs by company type
Employees with the bell ringer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bell ringers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bell ringer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Bell ringer jobs by industry
The most common industries for bell ringers are professional, non profits and education.
Bell ringer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 30% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Bell ringer turnover and employment statistics
Bell ringer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bell ringers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bell ringer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bell ringer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.40% |
| 2011 | 18.40% |
| 2012 | 18.62% |
| 2013 | 17.32% |
| 2014 | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 9.89% |
| 2018 | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 25.00% |
Average bell ringer tenure
The average bell ringer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,429 bell ringers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bell ringer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 79% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Bell ringer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bell ringers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 152,002 |
| Bell Ringer | 6.75% | - |
| Street Vendor | 7.95% | 493 |
| Merchandise Shopper | 8.25% | 33,200 |
| Telephone Solicitor | 11.06% | 613 |
| Sales And Leasing Consultant | 12.76% | 51,173 |
Similar bell ringer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 152,002 |
| Street Vendor | 7.95% | 493 |
| Merchandise Shopper | 8.25% | 33,200 |
| Telephone Solicitor | 11.06% | 613 |
| Sales And Leasing Consultant | 12.76% | 51,173 |
Foreign languages spoken by bell ringers
The most common foreign language among bell ringers is Spanish at 74.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 74.5%
- French, 8.5%
- German, 4.3%
- Swahili, 2.1%
- Vietnamese, 2.1%
- Other, 8.5%
Bell ringer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.5% |
| French | 8.5% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Swahili | 2.1% |
| Vietnamese | 2.1% |
| Other | 8.5% |
