Book binder demographics and statistics in the US
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Book binder gender statistics
47.5% of book binders are women and 52.5% of book binders are men.
- Male, 52.5%
- Female, 47.5%
Book binder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.5% |
| Female | 47.5% |
Book binder gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,113
Female income
$33,496
Book binder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book binder positions over time. Currently, 47.5% of book binders are female.
Book binder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2011 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
| 2012 | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 2013 | 45.25% | 54.75% |
| 2014 | 53.75% | 46.25% |
| 2015 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2016 | 59.19% | 40.81% |
| 2017 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2018 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2019 | 50.69% | 49.31% |
| 2020 | 49.93% | 50.07% |
| 2021 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
Book binder related jobs gender ratio
We compared book 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% |
| Book Binder | 53% | 47% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Book binder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book binders is White, which makes up 63.1% of all book binders. Comparatively, 15.2% of book binders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of book binders are Asian.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Book binder race
| Book binder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Book binder race and ethnicity over time
See how book binder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book binder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 9.89% | 5.97% | 15.60% |
| 2011 | 65.85% | 9.65% | 5.98% | 14.55% |
| 2012 | 68.54% | 5.79% | 7.97% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 63.27% | 13.17% | 7.28% | 14.70% |
| 2014 | 70.17% | 9.77% | 5.68% | 11.00% |
| 2015 | 72.72% | 10.30% | 3.88% | 11.52% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 7.54% | 6.18% | 15.84% |
| 2017 | 65.76% | 7.18% | 7.48% | 16.06% |
| 2018 | 62.74% | 8.46% | 6.65% | 19.80% |
| 2019 | 71.54% | 8.02% | 3.82% | 15.55% |
| 2020 | 70.43% | 6.69% | 4.23% | 15.10% |
| 2021 | 63.13% | 7.06% | 10.04% | 15.24% |
Book binder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian book binders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american book binders have the lowest average salary at $40,290.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,744 |
| White | $44,271 |
| Black or African American | $40,290 |
| Asian | $47,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,135 |
Book binder age breakdown
The average age of book binders is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the book binder population.
Book binder age breakdown
| Book Binder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Book binder educational attainment
The most common degree for book binders is high school diploma, with 44% of book binders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Book binders by degree level
| Book binder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Book binder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, book binders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,029 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, book binders earn a median annual income of $44,436 compared to $44,099 for book binders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,029 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,099 |
Book binder employment statistics
Most book binders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where book binders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book binders work.
Book binder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Book binder jobs by company type
Employees with the book binder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book binders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Book binder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Book binder jobs by industry
The most common industries for book binders are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Book binder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Book binder turnover and employment statistics
Book binder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book binders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book binder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book 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 book binder tenure
The average book binder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 book binders resumes in Zippia's database.
Book binder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Book binder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Print Room Worker | 3.81% | 44,500 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Book Binder | 7.70% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Paste-Up Artist Apprentice | 20.58% | 9,375 |
Similar book binder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Print Room Worker | 3.81% | 44,500 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Paste-Up Artist Apprentice | 20.58% | 9,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by book binders
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Book binder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |