Book packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Book packer demographics by:
Book packer gender statistics
36.6% of book packers are women and 63.4% of book packers are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Book packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Book packer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,880
Female income
$35,823
Book packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book packer positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of book packers are female.
Book packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| 2011 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2012 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2013 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2014 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| 2015 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2016 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
| 2017 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2018 | 62.25% | 37.75% |
| 2019 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2020 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2021 | 63.41% | 36.59% |
Book packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared book packers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Book Packer | 63% | 37% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Book packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book packers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 37.4% of all book packers. Comparatively, 33.8% of book packers are White and 17.1% of book packers are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 37.4%
- White, 33.8%
- Black or African American, 17.1%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Book packer race
| Book packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% |
| White | 33.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Book packer race and ethnicity over time
See how book packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.86% | 14.77% | 5.14% | 37.40% |
| 2011 | 40.90% | 15.72% | 5.14% | 36.24% |
| 2012 | 40.78% | 17.43% | 4.74% | 34.88% |
| 2013 | 40.82% | 16.72% | 5.49% | 34.56% |
| 2014 | 39.76% | 17.25% | 5.59% | 35.17% |
| 2015 | 38.27% | 17.40% | 6.07% | 36.14% |
| 2016 | 38.54% | 16.85% | 6.07% | 36.17% |
| 2017 | 39.10% | 16.73% | 6.36% | 35.11% |
| 2018 | 37.95% | 17.31% | 6.71% | 35.34% |
| 2019 | 39.83% | 17.66% | 5.96% | 33.63% |
| 2020 | 37.04% | 17.65% | 6.68% | 35.07% |
| 2021 | 33.76% | 17.08% | 7.43% | 37.41% |
Book packer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,074 |
| White | $37,247 |
| Black or African American | $36,664 |
| Asian | $37,218 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,207 |
Average book packer age
See how the average age of book packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Book packer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Book packer age breakdown
The average age of book packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the book packer population.
Book packer age breakdown
| Book Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Book packer educational attainment
The most common degree for book packers is high school diploma, with 31% of book packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Book packers by degree level
| Book packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Book packer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,043 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,396 |
Book packer employment statistics
Most book packers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where book packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book packers work.
Book packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Book packer jobs by company type
Employees with the book packer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book packers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Book packer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 58% |
Book packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for book packers are manufacturing, retail and media.
Book packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Media | 14% |
| Education | 14% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Book packer turnover and employment statistics
Book packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book packer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average book packer tenure
The average book packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 book packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Book packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Book packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book packers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Forklift-Picker | 3.85% | 44,786 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Work Distributor | 4.67% | 103,859 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Take-Off Worker | 10.43% | 19,751 |
Similar book packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Forklift-Picker | 3.85% | 44,786 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Work Distributor | 4.67% | 103,859 |
| Take-Off Worker | 10.43% | 19,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by book packers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Book packer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |