Bin filler demographics and statistics in the US
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Bin filler gender statistics
30.6% of bin fillers are women and 69.4% of bin fillers are men.
- Male, 69.4%
- Female, 30.6%
Bin filler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.4% |
| Female | 30.6% |
Bin filler gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,587
Female income
$28,980
Bin filler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bin filler positions over time. Currently, 30.6% of bin fillers are female.
Bin filler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.27% | 31.73% |
| 2011 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2012 | 69.78% | 30.22% |
| 2013 | 69.93% | 30.07% |
| 2014 | 70.52% | 29.48% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2016 | 70.42% | 29.58% |
| 2017 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2018 | 70.83% | 29.17% |
| 2019 | 69.32% | 30.68% |
| 2020 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2021 | 69.40% | 30.60% |
Bin filler related jobs gender ratio
We compared bin fillers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Bin Filler | 69% | 31% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Bin filler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bin fillers is White, which makes up 56.1% of all bin fillers. Comparatively, 20.8% of bin fillers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of bin fillers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bin filler race
| Bin filler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bin filler race and ethnicity over time
See how bin filler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bin filler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.85% | 11.87% | 5.72% | 17.42% |
| 2011 | 60.42% | 13.11% | 5.40% | 17.76% |
| 2012 | 60.51% | 13.09% | 5.39% | 17.93% |
| 2013 | 61.25% | 12.77% | 5.49% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 60.56% | 12.94% | 5.53% | 17.83% |
| 2015 | 60.87% | 12.44% | 5.74% | 17.57% |
| 2016 | 59.67% | 12.67% | 5.67% | 18.35% |
| 2017 | 59.79% | 12.47% | 5.69% | 18.63% |
| 2018 | 60.11% | 11.36% | 6.10% | 19.18% |
| 2019 | 59.45% | 11.53% | 5.91% | 19.14% |
| 2020 | 57.62% | 11.37% | 6.39% | 19.26% |
| 2021 | 56.07% | 10.61% | 6.25% | 20.80% |
Bin filler wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bin fillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown bin fillers have the lowest average salary at $29,409.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,409 |
| White | $29,492 |
| Black or African American | $29,500 |
| Asian | $29,635 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,903 |
Average bin filler age
See how the average age of bin fillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bin filler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Bin filler age breakdown
The average age of bin fillers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the bin filler population.
Bin filler age breakdown
| Bin Filler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Bin filler educational attainment
The most common degree for bin fillers is high school diploma, with 45% of bin fillers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bin fillers by degree level
| Bin filler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bin filler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bin fillers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,876 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bin fillers earn a median annual income of $30,577 compared to $29,602 for bin fillers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,876 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,577 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,602 |
Bin filler employment statistics
Company size where bin fillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bin fillers work.
Bin filler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Bin filler jobs by industry
The most common industries for bin fillers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Bin filler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Bin filler turnover and employment statistics
Bin filler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bin fillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bin filler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bin filler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average bin filler tenure
The average bin filler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 bin fillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bin filler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Bin filler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bin fillers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bin Filler | 6.40% | - |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Television Production Clerk | 10.63% | 117,611 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Similar bin filler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Mail Carriers Supervisor | 9.48% | 18,342 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Television Production Clerk | 10.63% | 117,611 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by bin fillers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bin filler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |