Binder demographics and statistics in the US
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Binder demographics by:
Binder gender statistics
54.3% of binders are women and 45.7% of binders are men.
- Female, 54.3%
- Male, 45.7%
Binder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% |
| Male | 45.7% |
Binder gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,662
Female income
$30,812
Binder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in binder positions over time. Currently, 54.3% of binders are female.
Binder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.01% | 66.99% |
| 2011 | 39.52% | 60.48% |
| 2012 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2013 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2014 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
| 2015 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2016 | 52.49% | 47.51% |
| 2017 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2018 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2019 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2020 | 43.17% | 56.83% |
| 2021 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
Binder related jobs gender ratio
We compared binders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Binder | 46% | 54% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Binder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among binders is White, which makes up 61.9% of all binders. Comparatively, 15.8% of binders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of binders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Binder race
| Binder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Binder race and ethnicity over time
See how binder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Binder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.00% | 11.68% | 4.68% | 16.16% |
| 2011 | 64.63% | 11.43% | 4.69% | 15.11% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 7.57% | 6.68% | 16.04% |
| 2013 | 62.05% | 14.95% | 5.99% | 15.26% |
| 2014 | 68.94% | 11.56% | 4.39% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 71.49% | 12.08% | 2.59% | 12.08% |
| 2016 | 66.47% | 9.33% | 4.88% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 8.96% | 6.19% | 16.62% |
| 2018 | 61.51% | 10.24% | 5.36% | 20.36% |
| 2019 | 70.32% | 9.81% | 2.52% | 16.11% |
| 2020 | 69.20% | 8.47% | 2.93% | 15.66% |
| 2021 | 61.91% | 8.85% | 8.74% | 15.80% |
Binder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian binders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american binders have the lowest average salary at $33,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,523 |
| White | $35,093 |
| Black or African American | $33,584 |
| Asian | $36,264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,911 |
Binder age breakdown
The average age of binders is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the binder population.
Binder age breakdown
| Binder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Binder educational attainment
The most common degree for binders is high school diploma, with 45% of binders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Binders by degree level
| Binder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Binder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, binders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,736 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, binders earn a median annual income of $35,154 compared to $35,029 for binders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,736 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,029 |
Binder employment statistics
Most binders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where binders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where binders work.
Binder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Binder jobs by company type
Employees with the binder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most binders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Binder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 77% |
Binder jobs by industry
The most common industries for binders are manufacturing, professional and media.
Binder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Binder turnover and employment statistics
Binder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for binders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Binder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Binder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 4.60% |
| 2020 | 9.09% |
| 2021 | 8.45% |
Average binder tenure
The average binder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 306 binders resumes in Zippia's database.
Binder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Binder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of binders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Instant Print Operator | 3.81% | 27,941 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Binder | 7.70% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Machine Compositor | 20.58% | 30,113 |
Similar binder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Instant Print Operator | 3.81% | 27,941 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Machine Compositor | 20.58% | 30,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by binders
The most common foreign language among binders is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- German, 22.2%
- French, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Binder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| German | 22.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
