Box packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Box packer demographics by:
Box packer gender statistics
39.8% of box packers are women and 60.2% of box packers are men.
- Male, 60.2%
- Female, 39.8%
Box packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.2% |
| Female | 39.8% |
Box packer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,118
Female income
$27,345
Box packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box packer positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of box packers are female.
Box packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.15% | 43.85% |
| 2011 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| 2012 | 55.21% | 44.79% |
| 2013 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2014 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 2015 | 58.87% | 41.13% |
| 2016 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
| 2017 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2018 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2019 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2020 | 60.29% | 39.71% |
| 2021 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
Box packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared box 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% |
| Box Packer | 60% | 40% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Box packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box packers is White, which makes up 55.2% of all box packers. Comparatively, 20.5% of box packers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of box packers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Box packer race
| Box packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Box packer race and ethnicity over time
See how box packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.26% | 10.70% | 4.71% | 20.47% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 11.64% | 4.71% | 19.30% |
| 2012 | 62.18% | 13.36% | 4.31% | 17.94% |
| 2013 | 62.22% | 12.65% | 5.07% | 17.63% |
| 2014 | 61.15% | 13.18% | 5.16% | 18.24% |
| 2015 | 59.67% | 13.33% | 5.64% | 19.21% |
| 2016 | 59.94% | 12.78% | 5.64% | 19.23% |
| 2017 | 60.50% | 12.66% | 5.93% | 18.18% |
| 2018 | 59.35% | 13.24% | 6.28% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 13.59% | 5.53% | 16.69% |
| 2020 | 58.43% | 13.58% | 6.25% | 18.14% |
| 2021 | 55.15% | 13.01% | 7.01% | 20.48% |
Box packer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,260 |
| White | $28,386 |
| Black or African American | $27,960 |
| Asian | $28,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,625 |
Average box packer age
See how the average age of box packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Box 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 |
Box packer age breakdown
The average age of box packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the box packer population.
Box packer age breakdown
| Box Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Box packer educational attainment
The most common degree for box packers is high school diploma, with 57% of box packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Box packers by degree level
| Box packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Box packer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,237 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,495 |
Box packer employment statistics
Most box packers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where box packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box packers work.
Box packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Box packer jobs by company type
Employees with the box packer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most box packers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Box packer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Box packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for box packers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Box packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Box packer turnover and employment statistics
Box packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box 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 box packer tenure
The average box packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 353 box packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Box packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Box packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Hi Ranger Operator | 3.85% | 42,731 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Vehicle Washer | 4.59% | 35,734 |
| Material Worker | 4.67% | 41,039 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Packing Machine Can Feeder | 10.43% | 31,425 |
Similar box packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Hi Ranger Operator | 3.85% | 42,731 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Vehicle Washer | 4.59% | 35,734 |
| Material Worker | 4.67% | 41,039 |
| Packing Machine Can Feeder | 10.43% | 31,425 |
Foreign languages spoken by box packers
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Polish, 12.5%
Box packer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Polish | 12.5% |
