Box worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Box worker gender statistics
39.1% of box workers are women and 60.9% of box workers are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Box worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Box worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,229
Female income
$26,797
Box worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box worker positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of box workers are female.
Box worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2011 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2012 | 67.48% | 32.52% |
| 2013 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2014 | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| 2015 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
| 2016 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2018 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
| 2019 | 62.02% | 37.98% |
| 2020 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2021 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
Box worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared box workers 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 Worker | 61% | 39% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Box worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box workers is White, which makes up 56.6% of all box workers. Comparatively, 20.0% of box workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of box workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Box worker race
| Box worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Box worker race and ethnicity over time
See how box worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.01% | 11.37% | 3.08% | 16.21% |
| 2011 | 64.14% | 12.81% | 3.11% | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 65.02% | 12.12% | 3.05% | 16.22% |
| 2013 | 65.30% | 11.57% | 3.18% | 16.21% |
| 2014 | 63.96% | 12.24% | 3.22% | 16.89% |
| 2015 | 63.42% | 11.79% | 3.20% | 17.74% |
| 2016 | 63.56% | 11.58% | 3.30% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 63.20% | 11.38% | 3.73% | 17.76% |
| 2018 | 64.30% | 11.19% | 3.45% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 62.86% | 11.44% | 3.66% | 18.06% |
| 2020 | 59.11% | 12.39% | 4.24% | 18.10% |
| 2021 | 56.61% | 11.92% | 4.70% | 19.96% |
Box worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white box workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american box workers have the lowest average salary at $28,558.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,093 |
| White | $29,872 |
| Black or African American | $28,558 |
| Asian | $29,268 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,372 |
Average box worker age
See how the average age of box workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Box worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Box worker age breakdown
The average age of box workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the box worker population.
Box worker age breakdown
| Box Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Box worker educational attainment
The most common degree for box workers is high school diploma, with 42% of box workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Box workers by degree level
| Box worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Box worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, box workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,976 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, box workers earn a median annual income of $29,616 compared to $28,957 for box workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,957 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,616 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,976 |
Box worker employment statistics
Company size where box workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box workers work.
Box worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Box worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for box workers are manufacturing, retail and media.
Box worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Box worker turnover and employment statistics
Box worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average box worker tenure
The average box worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 box workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Box worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Box worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 116,516 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Plateman | 4.59% | 32 |
| Box Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Saw Feeder | 10.43% | 1,042 |
Similar box worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 116,516 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Plateman | 4.59% | 32 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Saw Feeder | 10.43% | 1,042 |