Buffer demographics and statistics in the US
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Buffer gender statistics
16.3% of buffers are women and 83.7% of buffers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Buffer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Buffer gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,764
Female income
$37,694
Buffer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buffer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of buffers are female.
Buffer gender ratio 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 related jobs gender ratio
We compared buffers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| 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% |
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Buffer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buffers is White, which makes up 56.6% of all buffers. Comparatively, 23.8% of buffers are Black or African American and 11.6% of buffers are Hispanic or Latino.
- 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
See how buffer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buffer race and ethnicity 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
According to our data, white buffers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american buffers have the lowest average salary at $43,560.
| 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
The average age of buffers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the buffer population.
Buffer age breakdown
| Buffer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Buffer educational attainment
The most common degree for buffers is high school diploma, with 64% of buffers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Buffers by degree level
| Buffer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Buffer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, buffers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,279 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, buffers earn a median annual income of $47,503 compared to $45,988 for buffers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,279 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,723 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,503 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,988 |
Buffer employment statistics
Company size where buffers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where buffers work.
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% |
Buffer jobs by industry
The most common industries for buffers are 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 unemployment rate for buffers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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% |
Average buffer tenure
The average buffer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 582 buffers resumes in Zippia's database.
Buffer tenure statistics
| Number of 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% |
Buffer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buffers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Similar buffer jobs 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% |
