Cager demographics and statistics in the US
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Cager gender statistics
68.5% of cagers are women and 31.5% of cagers are men.
- Female, 68.5%
- Male, 31.5%
Cager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.5% |
| Male | 31.5% |
Cager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,782
Female income
$31,155
Cager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cager positions over time. Currently, 68.5% of cagers are female.
Cager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2011 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2012 | 37.98% | 62.02% |
| 2013 | 36.93% | 63.07% |
| 2014 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2015 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2016 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2017 | 35.65% | 64.35% |
| 2018 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
| 2019 | 32.51% | 67.49% |
| 2020 | 32.24% | 67.76% |
| 2021 | 31.51% | 68.49% |
Cager related jobs gender ratio
We compared cagers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Cager | 32% | 68% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Cager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cagers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all cagers. Comparatively, 18.6% of cagers are Black or African American and 16.4% of cagers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.2%
- Black or African American, 18.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cager race
| Cager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cager race and ethnicity over time
See how cager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.56% | 18.03% | 3.67% | 12.61% |
| 2011 | 61.69% | 19.47% | 3.71% | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 62.57% | 18.78% | 3.64% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 62.85% | 18.22% | 3.77% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 61.51% | 18.90% | 3.82% | 13.29% |
| 2015 | 60.97% | 18.45% | 3.80% | 14.13% |
| 2016 | 61.11% | 18.24% | 3.90% | 14.09% |
| 2017 | 60.75% | 18.03% | 4.32% | 14.16% |
| 2018 | 61.85% | 17.85% | 4.05% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 60.42% | 18.09% | 4.26% | 14.46% |
| 2020 | 56.67% | 19.05% | 4.84% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 54.16% | 18.58% | 5.30% | 16.36% |
Cager wage gap by race
According to our data, white cagers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cagers have the lowest average salary at $33,058.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,635 |
| White | $34,473 |
| Black or African American | $33,058 |
| Asian | $33,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,935 |
Average cager age
See how the average age of cagers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Cager age breakdown
The average age of cagers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the cager population.
Cager age breakdown
| Cager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Cager educational attainment
The most common degree for cagers is high school diploma, with 48% of cagers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cagers by degree level
| Cager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cagers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,585 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cagers earn a median annual income of $34,198 compared to $33,488 for cagers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,488 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,198 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,585 |
Cager turnover and employment statistics
Cager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cagers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average cager tenure
The average cager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 cagers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Cager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cagers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 84,621 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Brush Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,496 |
| Cager | 4.67% | - |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Switch Maker | 10.43% | 7,048 |
Similar cager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 84,621 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Brush Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,496 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Switch Maker | 10.43% | 7,048 |