Candy packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Candy packer demographics by:
Candy packer gender statistics
70.6% of candy packers are women and 29.4% of candy packers are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Candy packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Candy packer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,337
Female income
$29,645
Candy packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in candy packer positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of candy packers are female.
Candy packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2011 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2012 | 25.34% | 74.66% |
| 2013 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2014 | 26.72% | 73.28% |
| 2015 | 28.26% | 71.74% |
| 2016 | 28.22% | 71.78% |
| 2017 | 29.69% | 70.31% |
| 2018 | 28.41% | 71.59% |
| 2019 | 29.33% | 70.67% |
| 2020 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
| 2021 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
Candy packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared candy packers 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% |
| Candy Packer | 29% | 71% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Candy packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among candy packers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all candy packers. Comparatively, 20.3% of candy packers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of candy packers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Candy packer race
| Candy packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Candy packer race and ethnicity over time
See how candy packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Candy packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.48% | 10.66% | 4.71% | 20.29% |
| 2011 | 62.52% | 11.60% | 4.71% | 19.13% |
| 2012 | 62.40% | 13.32% | 4.31% | 17.77% |
| 2013 | 62.44% | 12.60% | 5.06% | 17.45% |
| 2014 | 61.38% | 13.13% | 5.16% | 18.06% |
| 2015 | 59.89% | 13.28% | 5.64% | 19.03% |
| 2016 | 60.16% | 12.74% | 5.64% | 19.05% |
| 2017 | 60.72% | 12.62% | 5.93% | 18.00% |
| 2018 | 59.57% | 13.20% | 6.27% | 18.23% |
| 2019 | 61.45% | 13.55% | 5.53% | 16.52% |
| 2020 | 58.66% | 13.53% | 6.25% | 17.96% |
| 2021 | 55.38% | 12.97% | 7.00% | 20.30% |
Candy packer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,464 |
| White | $30,577 |
| Black or African American | $30,196 |
| Asian | $30,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,897 |
Average candy packer age
See how the average age of candy packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Candy packer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Candy packer age breakdown
The average age of candy packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the candy packer population.
Candy packer age breakdown
| Candy Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Candy packer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Candy packers by degree level
| Candy packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Candy packer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,444 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,674 |
Candy packer employment statistics
Company size where candy packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where candy packers work.
Candy packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Candy packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for candy packers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Candy packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 22% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Candy packer turnover and employment statistics
Candy packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for candy packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Candy packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Candy packer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average candy packer tenure
The average candy packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 323 candy packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Candy packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Candy packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of candy packers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Operator | 1.94% | 30,992 |
| Pulp Operator | 3.85% | 42,270 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Car Cleaner | 4.59% | 41,909 |
| Kitter | 4.67% | 61,111 |
| Candy Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Perfect Binder Feeder Offbearer | 10.43% | 777 |
Similar candy packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Operator | 1.94% | 30,992 |
| Pulp Operator | 3.85% | 42,270 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Car Cleaner | 4.59% | 41,909 |
| Kitter | 4.67% | 61,111 |
| Perfect Binder Feeder Offbearer | 10.43% | 777 |
Foreign languages spoken by candy packers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Candy packer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |