Brusher demographics and statistics in the US
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Brusher gender statistics
61.6% of brushers are women and 38.4% of brushers are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Brusher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Brusher gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,566
Female income
$35,951
Brusher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brusher positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of brushers are female.
Brusher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2011 | 40.94% | 59.06% |
| 2012 | 44.16% | 55.84% |
| 2013 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2014 | 41.92% | 58.08% |
| 2015 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2016 | 41.72% | 58.28% |
| 2017 | 35.48% | 64.52% |
| 2018 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2019 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2020 | 39.44% | 60.56% |
| 2021 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
Brusher related jobs gender ratio
We compared brushers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ringman and farrier have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Daycare Provider | 6% | 94% |
| Horse Show Judge | 6% | 94% |
| Pet Groomer | 14% | 86% |
| Brusher | 38% | 62% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Brusher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brushers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all brushers. Comparatively, 17.9% of brushers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of brushers are Unknown.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Brusher race
| Brusher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Brusher race and ethnicity over time
See how brusher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brusher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.42% | 3.97% | 1.47% | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 78.71% | 3.26% | 1.53% | 14.41% |
| 2012 | 76.20% | 3.84% | 1.64% | 15.45% |
| 2013 | 76.91% | 3.27% | 1.77% | 15.29% |
| 2014 | 75.55% | 4.47% | 2.24% | 14.62% |
| 2015 | 75.30% | 3.96% | 1.61% | 15.55% |
| 2016 | 76.09% | 3.97% | 1.75% | 15.11% |
| 2017 | 76.15% | 3.86% | 2.08% | 15.17% |
| 2018 | 74.15% | 3.79% | 2.72% | 15.80% |
| 2019 | 74.31% | 4.02% | 2.12% | 16.39% |
| 2020 | 70.71% | 3.70% | 2.51% | 17.08% |
| 2021 | 68.58% | 4.25% | 2.62% | 17.89% |
Brusher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino brushers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american brushers have the lowest average salary at $34,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,814 |
| White | $37,500 |
| Black or African American | $34,575 |
| Asian | $37,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,553 |
Average brusher age
See how the average age of brushers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Brusher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 29.5 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 25.5 |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 27 |
Brusher age breakdown
The average age of brushers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the brusher population.
Brusher age breakdown
| Brusher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Brusher educational attainment
The most common degree for brushers is high school diploma, with 46% of brushers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Brushers by degree level
| Brusher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Brusher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, brushers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,234 annually. With a Associate degree, brushers earn a median annual income of $36,871 compared to $34,408 for brushers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,408 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,234 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,871 |
Brusher turnover and employment statistics
Brusher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brushers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brusher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brusher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 8.97% |
| 2013 | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 5.67% |
| 2018 | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average brusher tenure
The average brusher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 132 brushers resumes in Zippia's database.
Brusher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Brusher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brushers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Horse Show Judge | 10.68% | 742 |
| Brusher | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar brusher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Horse Show Judge | 10.68% | 742 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |