Buffer Statistics By Gender
16.3% of buffers are women and 83.7% of buffers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Buffers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Gender Pay Gap For Buffer
Women Earn 82¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Buffer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the buffer position over time.
Buffer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2012 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2013 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2014 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
| 2016 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 74.61% | 25.39% |
| 2018 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2020 | 79.41% | 20.59% |
| 2021 | 83.72% | 16.28% |
Buffer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Buffer | 84% | 16% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
Buffer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among buffers is White, which makes up 56.6% of all buffers. Comparatively, there are 23.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity and 11.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 56.6%
- Black or African American, 23.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Buffer Race
| Buffer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Black or African American | 23.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Buffer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among buffers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Buffer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.10% | 19.23% | 2.33% | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 69.25% | 15.04% | 0.60% | 12.86% |
| 2012 | 66.63% | 21.46% | 1.33% | 8.89% |
| 2013 | 72.24% | 14.08% | 1.65% | 9.73% |
| 2014 | 72.12% | 13.34% | 1.33% | 9.68% |
| 2015 | 69.94% | 19.29% | 1.30% | 4.30% |
| 2016 | 65.26% | 19.44% | 0.78% | 10.73% |
| 2017 | 68.35% | 19.25% | 0.71% | 8.77% |
| 2018 | 66.52% | 17.88% | 1.33% | 11.37% |
| 2019 | 69.37% | 17.58% | 1.33% | 6.19% |
| 2020 | 74.21% | 11.27% | 0.91% | 9.07% |
| 2021 | 56.58% | 23.79% | 2.25% | 11.62% |
Buffer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,121 |
| White | $48,928 |
| Black or African American | $43,560 |
| Asian | $44,955 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,462 |
Buffer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of buffer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of buffers is 40+ years old, which represents 63% of the population.
Buffer Age
| Buffer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Types of Buffer Degree Levels
The most common degree for buffers is high school diploma 64% of buffers earn that degree. A close second is diploma with 15% and rounding it off is associate degree with 9%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelors, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Buffers By Education
| Buffer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelors | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Buffer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,723 |
| Master's Degree | $54,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,503 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,988 |
Buffer Employment Statistics
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire buffers.
Buffer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Top Industries Hiring Buffers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ buffers. Those industries include manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Buffer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Buffer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Buffer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of buffers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Buffer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Buffer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.75% |
| 2011 | 3.41% |
| 2012 | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.99% |
| 2018 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 5.93% |
| 2021 | 3.16% |
The Average Number of Years That Buffer Stay in a Job
By looking over 582 buffers resumes, we figured out that the average buffer enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 45%.
Buffer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Buffers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to buffers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Inspector | 4.47% | 20,704 |
| Packaging Operator | 4.75% | 85,698 |
| Buffer | 7.20% | - |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Drug Department Worker | 8.41% | 48,657 |
| Service Worker Helper | 8.89% | 48,281 |
| Negative Cutter | 15.21% | 4,505 |
Buffer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Inspector | 4.47% | 20,704 |
| Packaging Operator | 4.75% | 85,698 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Drug Department Worker | 8.41% | 48,657 |
| Service Worker Helper | 8.89% | 48,281 |
| Negative Cutter | 15.21% | 4,505 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Buffers
The most common foreign language among buffers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Bosnian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Buffer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Bosnian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
