Bench hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench hand gender statistics
9.1% of bench hands are women and 90.9% of bench hands are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Bench hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Bench hand gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,164
Female income
$34,932
Bench hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench hand positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of bench hands are female.
Bench hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2011 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2012 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2013 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2014 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2015 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2016 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2017 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2019 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2020 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Bench hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared bench hands with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Bench Hand | 91% | 9% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Bench hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench hands is White, which makes up 61.9% of all bench hands. Comparatively, 14.3% of bench hands are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of bench hands are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bench hand race
| Bench hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bench hand race and ethnicity over time
See how bench hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.28% | 8.64% | 6.98% | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 67.86% | 10.36% | 6.66% | 12.63% |
| 2012 | 67.45% | 10.48% | 6.48% | 12.86% |
| 2013 | 68.21% | 9.64% | 6.83% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 68.31% | 9.79% | 6.72% | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 67.01% | 10.50% | 6.73% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 66.32% | 10.20% | 7.08% | 13.66% |
| 2017 | 66.09% | 11.01% | 7.00% | 13.25% |
| 2018 | 65.05% | 10.90% | 7.41% | 13.49% |
| 2019 | 65.93% | 11.06% | 7.56% | 12.58% |
| 2020 | 64.81% | 9.47% | 7.62% | 13.18% |
| 2021 | 61.86% | 10.15% | 8.82% | 14.31% |
Bench hand wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,948 |
| White | $39,203 |
| Black or African American | $37,218 |
| Asian | $38,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,703 |
Average bench hand age
See how the average age of bench hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Bench hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Bench hand age breakdown
The average age of bench hands is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the bench hand population.
Bench hand age breakdown
| Bench Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bench hand educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bench hands by degree level
| Bench hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bench hand wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,489 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,055 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,458 |
Bench hand employment statistics
Company size where bench hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench hands work.
Bench hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Bench hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench hands are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Bench hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Bench hand turnover and employment statistics
Bench hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average bench hand tenure
The average bench hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 214 bench hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bench hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Wire Worker | 3.08% | 20,233 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Bench Hand | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar bench hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Wire Worker | 3.08% | 20,233 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench hands
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bench hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |