Blocker demographics and statistics in the US
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Blocker gender statistics
37.9% of blockers are women and 62.1% of blockers are men.
- Male, 62.1%
- Female, 37.9%
Blocker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.1% |
| Female | 37.9% |
Blocker gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,948
Female income
$33,641
Blocker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blocker positions over time. Currently, 37.9% of blockers are female.
Blocker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.67% | 38.33% |
| 2011 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2012 | 56.37% | 43.63% |
| 2013 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2014 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2015 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2016 | 56.41% | 43.59% |
| 2017 | 59.90% | 40.10% |
| 2018 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
| 2019 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2020 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2021 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
Blocker related jobs gender ratio
We compared blockers 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% |
| Blocker | 62% | 38% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Blocker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blockers is White, which makes up 57.3% of all blockers. Comparatively, 22.0% of blockers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of blockers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Blocker race
| Blocker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Blocker race and ethnicity over time
See how blocker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blocker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.31% | 11.69% | 3.35% | 21.84% |
| 2011 | 58.87% | 13.88% | 2.62% | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 59.00% | 12.91% | 2.86% | 23.08% |
| 2013 | 59.98% | 12.95% | 3.72% | 20.58% |
| 2014 | 61.94% | 12.88% | 3.27% | 19.19% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 12.29% | 2.75% | 21.20% |
| 2016 | 58.02% | 13.48% | 3.73% | 22.40% |
| 2017 | 61.34% | 11.97% | 3.68% | 20.23% |
| 2018 | 59.54% | 13.30% | 3.27% | 20.98% |
| 2019 | 63.74% | 11.61% | 3.35% | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 60.48% | 11.55% | 3.51% | 18.90% |
| 2021 | 57.27% | 12.82% | 3.37% | 21.99% |
Blocker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian blockers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino blockers have the lowest average salary at $38,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,326 |
| White | $44,232 |
| Black or African American | $42,249 |
| Asian | $50,477 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,344 |
Average blocker age
See how the average age of blockers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blocker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Blocker age breakdown
The average age of blockers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the blocker population.
Blocker age breakdown
| Blocker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Blocker educational attainment
The most common degree for blockers is bachelor's degree, with 35% of blockers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Blockers by degree level
| Blocker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Blocker employment statistics
Company size where blockers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blockers work.
Blocker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Blocker jobs by industry
The most common industries for blockers are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Blocker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Blocker turnover and employment statistics
Blocker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blockers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blocker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blocker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average blocker tenure
The average blocker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 346 blockers resumes in Zippia's database.
Blocker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Blocker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blockers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blocker | 4.35% | - |
| Fiberglass Quality Technician | 4.47% | 64,898 |
| Sand Slinger Operator | 4.75% | 45,735 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Acid Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,495 |
| Slotter Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,043 |
| Digital Retoucher | 15.21% | 16,110 |
Similar blocker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Quality Technician | 4.47% | 64,898 |
| Sand Slinger Operator | 4.75% | 45,735 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Acid Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,495 |
| Slotter Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,043 |
| Digital Retoucher | 15.21% | 16,110 |
Foreign languages spoken by blockers
The most common foreign language among blockers is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Urdu, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Other, 8.2%
Blocker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Other | 8.2% |