Bench worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench worker gender statistics
42.7% of bench workers are women and 57.3% of bench workers are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Bench worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Bench worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,837
Female income
$45,773
Bench worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench worker positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of bench workers are female.
Bench worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2011 | 73.62% | 26.38% |
| 2012 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2013 | 68.98% | 31.02% |
| 2014 | 66.97% | 33.03% |
| 2015 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2017 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2018 | 66.88% | 33.12% |
| 2019 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2020 | 66.54% | 33.46% |
| 2021 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
Bench worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared bench workers 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% |
| Bench Worker | 57% | 43% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Bench worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench workers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all bench workers. Comparatively, 18.4% of bench workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of bench workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bench worker race
| Bench worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bench worker race and ethnicity over time
See how bench worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 9.77% | 6.84% | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 60.74% | 11.47% | 8.32% | 16.12% |
| 2012 | 64.14% | 8.94% | 7.72% | 15.22% |
| 2013 | 62.62% | 7.92% | 8.03% | 18.74% |
| 2014 | 63.09% | 9.13% | 9.59% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 60.63% | 7.60% | 8.69% | 20.28% |
| 2016 | 61.01% | 9.62% | 8.36% | 17.49% |
| 2017 | 61.94% | 11.39% | 8.00% | 15.86% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 7.94% | 7.03% | 17.17% |
| 2019 | 67.18% | 8.60% | 8.77% | 12.43% |
| 2020 | 65.62% | 6.12% | 6.39% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 59.65% | 9.07% | 8.43% | 18.42% |
Bench worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white bench workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bench workers have the lowest average salary at $46,241.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,451 |
| White | $47,674 |
| Black or African American | $46,241 |
| Asian | $47,030 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,802 |
Average bench worker age
See how the average age of bench workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bench worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Bench worker age breakdown
The average age of bench workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the bench worker population.
Bench worker age breakdown
| Bench Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Bench worker educational attainment
The most common degree for bench workers is high school diploma, with 64% of bench workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Bench workers by degree level
| Bench worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Bench worker employment statistics
Most bench workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where bench workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench workers work.
Bench worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Bench worker jobs by company type
Employees with the bench worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bench workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bench worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 4% |
Bench worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench workers are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Bench worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Bench worker turnover and employment statistics
Bench worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average bench worker tenure
The average bench worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 bench workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Bench worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turbine Attendant | 4.47% | 44,835 |
| Tieing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Separator Tender | 8.41% | 277 |
| Bench Worker | 8.89% | - |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Similar bench worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turbine Attendant | 4.47% | 44,835 |
| Tieing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Separator Tender | 8.41% | 277 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bench worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |