Bottle sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Bottle sorter gender statistics
47.6% of bottle sorters are women and 52.4% of bottle sorters are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Bottle sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Bottle sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,668
Female income
$30,893
Bottle sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bottle sorter positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of bottle sorters are female.
Bottle sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.93% | 49.07% |
| 2011 | 50.70% | 49.30% |
| 2012 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2013 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2014 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2015 | 54.08% | 45.92% |
| 2016 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2017 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
| 2018 | 53.72% | 46.28% |
| 2019 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2020 | 52.21% | 47.79% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
Bottle sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared bottle sorters 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% |
| Bottle Sorter | 52% | 48% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Bottle sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bottle sorters is White, which makes up 65.4% of all bottle sorters. Comparatively, 13.3% of bottle sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of bottle sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bottle sorter race
| Bottle sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bottle sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how bottle sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bottle sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.60% | 9.26% | 5.97% | 9.91% |
| 2011 | 70.91% | 10.54% | 5.45% | 10.75% |
| 2012 | 70.97% | 10.58% | 6.09% | 9.92% |
| 2013 | 71.11% | 10.65% | 5.50% | 10.42% |
| 2014 | 71.47% | 9.94% | 5.68% | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 70.45% | 9.94% | 5.68% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 70.96% | 10.10% | 5.37% | 11.21% |
| 2017 | 71.07% | 9.19% | 5.85% | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 72.14% | 8.96% | 5.82% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 71.23% | 8.87% | 5.46% | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 8.78% | 6.37% | 11.62% |
| 2021 | 65.42% | 9.24% | 6.96% | 13.26% |
Bottle sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bottle sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bottle sorters have the lowest average salary at $34,015.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,957 |
| White | $36,205 |
| Black or African American | $34,015 |
| Asian | $37,172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,072 |
Average bottle sorter age
See how the average age of bottle sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bottle sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Bottle sorter age breakdown
The average age of bottle sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the bottle sorter population.
Bottle sorter age breakdown
| Bottle Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Bottle sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for bottle sorters is high school diploma, with 65% of bottle sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bottle sorters by degree level
| Bottle sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bottle sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bottle sorters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,492 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bottle sorters earn a median annual income of $37,754 compared to $34,010 for bottle sorters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,492 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,775 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,010 |
Bottle sorter employment statistics
Most bottle sorters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bottle sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bottle sorters work.
Bottle sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Bottle sorter jobs by company type
Employees with the bottle sorter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bottle sorters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bottle sorter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 13% |
Bottle sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for bottle sorters are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Bottle sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
Bottle sorter turnover and employment statistics
Bottle sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bottle sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bottle sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bottle sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average bottle sorter tenure
The average bottle sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 bottle sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Bottle sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Bottle sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bottle sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Sorter | 4.47% | - |
| Manifold Operator | 4.75% | 42,148 |
| Precision Lens Polisher | 5.24% | 441 |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Bone Cooking Operator | 8.41% | 26,141 |
| Calciner Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,041 |
| Take-Down Sorter | 15.21% | 18,893 |
Similar bottle sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manifold Operator | 4.75% | 42,148 |
| Precision Lens Polisher | 5.24% | 441 |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Bone Cooking Operator | 8.41% | 26,141 |
| Calciner Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,041 |
| Take-Down Sorter | 15.21% | 18,893 |
Foreign languages spoken by bottle sorters
The most common foreign language among bottle sorters is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Bottle sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |