Best worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Best worker gender statistics
48.8% of best workers are women and 51.2% of best workers are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Best worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Best worker gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,379
Female income
$48,276
Best worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in best worker positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of best workers are female.
Best worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 2011 | 47.70% | 52.30% |
| 2012 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
| 2013 | 57.73% | 42.27% |
| 2014 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2015 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2016 | 61.28% | 38.72% |
| 2017 | 58.35% | 41.65% |
| 2018 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
| 2019 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2020 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2021 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
Best worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared best workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Best Worker | 51% | 49% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Best worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among best workers is White, which makes up 71.1% of all best workers. Comparatively, 10.7% of best workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of best workers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Best worker race
| Best worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Best worker race and ethnicity over time
See how best worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Best worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.06% | 7.95% | 3.82% | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 9.99% | 3.09% | 10.99% |
| 2012 | 75.79% | 7.46% | 3.60% | 10.61% |
| 2013 | 75.68% | 7.42% | 3.67% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 72.91% | 9.37% | 3.78% | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 74.59% | 5.73% | 4.71% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 73.79% | 7.07% | 4.45% | 12.07% |
| 2017 | 73.82% | 7.85% | 3.25% | 11.62% |
| 2018 | 75.52% | 7.08% | 4.25% | 10.49% |
| 2019 | 76.72% | 5.94% | 3.55% | 10.79% |
| 2020 | 72.13% | 6.90% | 4.83% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 71.10% | 7.21% | 4.28% | 10.66% |
Best worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown best workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american best workers have the lowest average salary at $53,120.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,202 |
| White | $55,242 |
| Black or African American | $53,120 |
| Asian | $55,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,917 |
Average best worker age
See how the average age of best workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Best worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Best worker age breakdown
The average age of best workers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the best worker population.
Best worker age breakdown
| Best Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Best worker educational attainment
The most common degree for best workers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of best workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
Best workers by degree level
| Best worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
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Best worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, best workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,106 annually. With a Associate degree, best workers earn a median annual income of $53,188 compared to $45,848 for best workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,848 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,188 |
Best worker employment statistics
Company size where best workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where best workers work.
Best worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Best worker jobs by company type
Employees with the best worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most best workers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Best worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 8% |
Best worker turnover and employment statistics
Best worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for best workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Best worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Best worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average best worker tenure
The average best worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 best workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Best worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Best worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of best 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Best Worker | 7.56% | - |
| Photograph Retoucher | 8.13% | 1,175 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,260 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar best worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Photograph Retoucher | 8.13% | 1,175 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,260 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by best workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Best worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |