Body worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Body worker gender statistics
32.1% of body workers are women and 67.9% of body workers are men.
- Male, 67.9%
- Female, 32.1%
Body worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.9% |
| Female | 32.1% |
Body worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,173
Female income
$40,898
Body worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in body worker positions over time. Currently, 32.1% of body workers are female.
Body worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.21% | 19.79% |
| 2011 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2012 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2013 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2014 | 69.06% | 30.94% |
| 2015 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2016 | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 2017 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
| 2018 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2019 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2020 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2021 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
Body worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared body workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Body Worker | 68% | 32% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Body worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among body workers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all body workers. Comparatively, 19.4% of body workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of body workers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Body worker race
| Body worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Body worker race and ethnicity over time
See how body worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Body worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.91% | 9.33% | 2.40% | 18.59% |
| 2011 | 69.55% | 9.45% | 2.76% | 16.34% |
| 2012 | 69.47% | 8.86% | 2.40% | 16.54% |
| 2013 | 68.08% | 9.85% | 2.02% | 17.64% |
| 2014 | 65.94% | 10.28% | 2.29% | 18.79% |
| 2015 | 71.55% | 8.24% | 2.47% | 15.11% |
| 2016 | 68.84% | 8.24% | 1.88% | 19.18% |
| 2017 | 69.05% | 8.77% | 1.97% | 17.68% |
| 2018 | 67.69% | 8.93% | 2.34% | 18.64% |
| 2019 | 71.07% | 8.56% | 1.96% | 15.92% |
| 2020 | 67.19% | 8.39% | 2.59% | 17.56% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 7.65% | 1.76% | 19.40% |
Body worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white body workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino body workers have the lowest average salary at $42,835.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,594 |
| White | $46,107 |
| Black or African American | $44,305 |
| Asian | $43,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,835 |
Average body worker age
See how the average age of body workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Body worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Body worker age breakdown
The average age of body workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the body worker population.
Body worker age breakdown
| Body Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Body worker educational attainment
The most common degree for body workers is high school diploma, with 47% of body workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Body workers by degree level
| Body worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Body worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,283 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,124 |
Body worker employment statistics
Most body workers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where body workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where body workers work.
Body worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Body worker jobs by company type
Employees with the body worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most body workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Body worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
Body worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for body workers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Body worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Body worker turnover and employment statistics
Body worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for body workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Body worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Body worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% |
| 2011 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average body worker tenure
The average body worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 body workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Body worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Body worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of body 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Service Technician | 1.31% | 216,958 |
| Diesel Mechanic Apprentice | 1.79% | 94,402 |
| Radiator Mechanic | 2.20% | 33,676 |
| Structures Technician | 2.41% | 9,957 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Body Worker | 3.73% | - |
| Dirt Bike Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,722 |
Similar body worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Service Technician | 1.31% | 216,958 |
| Diesel Mechanic Apprentice | 1.79% | 94,402 |
| Radiator Mechanic | 2.20% | 33,676 |
| Structures Technician | 2.41% | 9,957 |
| Tire Mounter | 3.57% | 3,960 |
| Dirt Bike Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by body workers
The most common foreign language among body workers is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 10.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- Russian, 10.5%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Ukrainian, 5.3%
- German, 5.3%
- Other, 21.0%
Body worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| Russian | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Ukrainian | 5.3% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Other | 21.0% |
