Bumper demographics and statistics in the US
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Bumper gender statistics
10.4% of bumpers are women and 89.6% of bumpers are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Bumper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Bumper gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,703
Female income
$34,760
Bumper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bumper positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of bumpers are female.
Bumper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2011 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2013 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2014 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2015 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2016 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2018 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2019 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2020 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
Bumper related jobs gender ratio
We compared bumpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Bumper | 90% | 10% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Bumper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bumpers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all bumpers. Comparatively, 19.3% of bumpers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of bumpers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bumper race
| Bumper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bumper race and ethnicity over time
See how bumper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bumper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.74% | 9.55% | 2.42% | 18.52% |
| 2011 | 69.38% | 9.67% | 2.78% | 16.27% |
| 2012 | 69.30% | 9.08% | 2.42% | 16.47% |
| 2013 | 67.92% | 10.06% | 2.04% | 17.57% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 10.50% | 2.31% | 18.72% |
| 2015 | 71.39% | 8.45% | 2.49% | 15.03% |
| 2016 | 68.67% | 8.46% | 1.90% | 19.10% |
| 2017 | 68.89% | 8.98% | 1.99% | 17.60% |
| 2018 | 67.53% | 9.15% | 2.36% | 18.57% |
| 2019 | 70.90% | 8.78% | 1.98% | 15.84% |
| 2020 | 67.02% | 8.61% | 2.61% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 66.23% | 7.87% | 1.78% | 19.33% |
Bumper wage gap by race
According to our data, white bumpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bumpers have the lowest average salary at $36,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,083 |
| White | $39,447 |
| Black or African American | $37,822 |
| Asian | $36,738 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,499 |
Average bumper age
See how the average age of bumpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bumper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Bumper age breakdown
The average age of bumpers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the bumper population.
Bumper age breakdown
| Bumper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bumper educational attainment
The most common degree for bumpers is high school diploma, with 43% of bumpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Bumpers by degree level
| Bumper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Bumper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,902 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,759 |
Bumper turnover and employment statistics
Bumper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bumpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bumper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bumper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.20% |
| 2011 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average bumper tenure
The average bumper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 bumpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bumper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Bumper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bumpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Welder | 1.31% | 13,155 |
| Chassis Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,136 |
| Auto Rebuilder | 2.20% | 4,861 |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,009 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Bumper | 3.73% | - |
| Engine Repairer, Service | 5.18% | 5,498 |
Similar bumper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Welder | 1.31% | 13,155 |
| Chassis Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,136 |
| Auto Rebuilder | 2.20% | 4,861 |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,009 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Engine Repairer, Service | 5.18% | 5,498 |