Box builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Box builder gender statistics
21.0% of box builders are women and 79.0% of box builders are men.
- Male, 79.0%
- Female, 21.0%
Box builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.0% |
| Female | 21.0% |
Box builder gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,954
Female income
$31,840
Box builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box builder positions over time. Currently, 21.0% of box builders are female.
Box builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| 2011 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2012 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2013 | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| 2014 | 78.40% | 21.60% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 22.05% |
| 2017 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2018 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2019 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2020 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
| 2021 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
Box builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared box builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Box Builder | 79% | 21% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Box builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box builders is White, which makes up 57.0% of all box builders. Comparatively, 18.2% of box builders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of box builders are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Box builder race
| Box builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Box builder race and ethnicity over time
See how box builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.43% | 10.11% | 6.48% | 16.59% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 11.84% | 6.16% | 16.54% |
| 2012 | 62.60% | 11.95% | 5.98% | 16.78% |
| 2013 | 63.36% | 11.12% | 6.33% | 16.73% |
| 2014 | 63.47% | 11.27% | 6.21% | 16.50% |
| 2015 | 62.17% | 11.98% | 6.22% | 16.83% |
| 2016 | 61.47% | 11.67% | 6.57% | 17.57% |
| 2017 | 61.24% | 12.48% | 6.50% | 17.17% |
| 2018 | 60.20% | 12.37% | 6.91% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 61.08% | 12.53% | 7.06% | 16.49% |
| 2020 | 59.97% | 10.95% | 7.11% | 17.10% |
| 2021 | 57.01% | 11.63% | 8.32% | 18.23% |
Box builder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,712 |
| White | $35,958 |
| Black or African American | $34,041 |
| Asian | $35,583 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,544 |
Average box builder age
See how the average age of box builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Box builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Box builder age breakdown
The average age of box builders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the box builder population.
Box builder age breakdown
| Box Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Box builder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Box builders by degree level
| Box builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Box builder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,303 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,848 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,205 |
Box builder employment statistics
Most box builders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where box builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box builders work.
Box builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Box builder jobs by company type
Employees with the box builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most box builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Box builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 1% |
Box builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for box builders are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Box builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Box builder turnover and employment statistics
Box builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average box builder tenure
The average box builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 325 box builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Box builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Box builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Handle Assembler | 3.08% | 19,778 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Box Builder | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar box builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Handle Assembler | 3.08% | 19,778 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by box builders
The most common foreign language among box builders is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
Box builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
