Candle maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Candle maker gender statistics
64.6% of candle makers are women and 35.4% of candle makers are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Candle maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Candle maker gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,046
Female income
$49,174
Candle maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in candle maker positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of candle makers are female.
Candle maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2011 | 34.13% | 65.87% |
| 2012 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2013 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
| 2014 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2015 | 36.24% | 63.76% |
| 2016 | 35.44% | 64.56% |
| 2017 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2018 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2019 | 36.26% | 63.74% |
| 2020 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2021 | 35.44% | 64.56% |
Candle maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared candle makers 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% |
| Candle Maker | 35% | 65% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Candle maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among candle makers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all candle makers. Comparatively, 17.6% of candle makers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of candle makers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Candle maker race
| Candle maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Candle maker race and ethnicity over time
See how candle maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Candle maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.70% | 11.07% | 5.93% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 65.36% | 11.21% | 5.87% | 15.13% |
| 2012 | 64.04% | 11.18% | 5.95% | 16.62% |
| 2013 | 65.26% | 10.66% | 5.79% | 15.99% |
| 2014 | 64.52% | 10.64% | 5.72% | 16.55% |
| 2015 | 65.37% | 10.63% | 6.00% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 64.24% | 10.71% | 6.00% | 16.34% |
| 2017 | 63.26% | 11.35% | 6.13% | 16.50% |
| 2018 | 64.78% | 10.33% | 6.29% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 9.92% | 6.04% | 15.34% |
| 2020 | 63.25% | 9.92% | 7.00% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 60.43% | 9.82% | 7.01% | 17.61% |
Candle maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white candle makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american candle makers have the lowest average salary at $60,158.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,166 |
| White | $71,443 |
| Black or African American | $60,158 |
| Asian | $63,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,756 |
Average candle maker age
See how the average age of candle makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Candle maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Candle maker age breakdown
The average age of candle makers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the candle maker population.
Candle maker age breakdown
| Candle Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Candle maker educational attainment
The most common degree for candle makers is high school diploma, with 44% of candle makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Candle makers by degree level
| Candle maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Candle maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, candle makers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,708 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, candle makers earn a median annual income of $67,377 compared to $64,306 for candle makers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,708 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,119 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,377 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,306 |
Candle maker employment statistics
Most candle makers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where candle makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where candle makers work.
Candle maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Candle maker jobs by company type
Employees with the candle maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most candle makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Candle maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
Candle maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for candle makers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Candle maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Candle maker turnover and employment statistics
Candle maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for candle makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Candle maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Candle maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average candle maker tenure
The average candle maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 446 candle makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Candle maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Candle maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of candle makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Tester | 4.47% | 6,855 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Candle Maker | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Foundry Worker | 8.89% | 27,101 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar candle maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Tester | 4.47% | 6,855 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Foundry Worker | 8.89% | 27,101 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by candle makers
The most common foreign language among candle makers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Dutch, 12.5%
Candle maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Dutch | 12.5% |