Brewer demographics and statistics in the US
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Brewer gender statistics
11.0% of brewers are women and 89.0% of brewers are men.
- Male, 89.0%
- Female, 11.0%
Brewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.0% |
| Female | 11.0% |
Brewer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,950
Female income
$37,821
Brewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brewer positions over time. Currently, 11.0% of brewers are female.
Brewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 91.20% | 8.80% |
| 2013 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2014 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2016 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2017 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2019 | 90.53% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
Brewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared brewers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Brewer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Brewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brewers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all brewers. Comparatively, 14.4% of brewers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of brewers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Brewer race
| Brewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Brewer race and ethnicity over time
See how brewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.07% | 9.42% | 4.69% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 72.25% | 9.32% | 4.64% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 71.54% | 9.33% | 4.62% | 12.42% |
| 2013 | 72.88% | 8.44% | 4.82% | 12.01% |
| 2014 | 71.25% | 8.83% | 5.04% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 9.03% | 4.75% | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 70.33% | 9.04% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2017 | 69.76% | 9.64% | 5.39% | 12.89% |
| 2018 | 71.04% | 8.77% | 4.97% | 13.23% |
| 2019 | 69.35% | 9.31% | 5.22% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 68.25% | 8.91% | 5.37% | 13.17% |
| 2021 | 65.39% | 9.90% | 5.38% | 14.41% |
Brewer wage gap by race
According to our data, white brewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american brewers have the lowest average salary at $39,658.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,408 |
| White | $41,939 |
| Black or African American | $39,658 |
| Asian | $41,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,908 |
Average brewer age
See how the average age of brewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Brewer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Brewer age breakdown
The average age of brewers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the brewer population.
Brewer age breakdown
| Brewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Brewer educational attainment
The most common degree for brewers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of brewers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Brewers by degree level
| Brewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Brewer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, brewers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,582 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, brewers earn a median annual income of $42,571 compared to $39,564 for brewers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,582 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,189 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,571 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,564 |
Brewer employment statistics
Most brewers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where brewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brewers work.
Brewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Brewer jobs by company type
Employees with the brewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most brewers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Brewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 5% |
Brewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for brewers are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Brewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 35% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Brewer turnover and employment statistics
Brewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brewer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average brewer tenure
The average brewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,065 brewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Brewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Brewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brewers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Brewer | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar brewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by brewers
The most common foreign language among brewers is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- German, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Czech, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Brewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| German | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Czech | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
