Cannery worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Cannery worker gender statistics
26.2% of cannery workers are women and 73.8% of cannery workers are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Cannery worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Cannery worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,906
Female income
$26,198
Cannery worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cannery worker positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of cannery workers are female.
Cannery worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| 2011 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2012 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2013 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2014 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
| 2015 | 81.31% | 18.69% |
| 2016 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2017 | 77.00% | 23.00% |
| 2018 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2019 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2020 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2021 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
Cannery worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared cannery workers 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% |
| Cannery Worker | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cannery worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cannery workers is White, which makes up 58.2% of all cannery workers. Comparatively, 21.7% of cannery workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of cannery workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cannery worker race
| Cannery worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cannery worker race and ethnicity over time
See how cannery worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cannery worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.66% | 9.31% | 4.27% | 21.44% |
| 2011 | 59.33% | 11.01% | 5.76% | 19.44% |
| 2012 | 62.72% | 8.48% | 5.15% | 18.55% |
| 2013 | 61.21% | 7.46% | 5.46% | 22.07% |
| 2014 | 61.67% | 8.67% | 7.03% | 19.05% |
| 2015 | 59.21% | 7.14% | 6.13% | 23.60% |
| 2016 | 59.59% | 9.16% | 5.79% | 20.82% |
| 2017 | 60.53% | 10.93% | 5.43% | 19.19% |
| 2018 | 63.22% | 7.48% | 4.47% | 20.50% |
| 2019 | 65.76% | 8.14% | 6.20% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 64.21% | 5.66% | 3.82% | 17.40% |
| 2021 | 58.24% | 8.61% | 5.86% | 21.75% |
Cannery worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white cannery workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cannery workers have the lowest average salary at $26,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,648 |
| White | $27,464 |
| Black or African American | $26,509 |
| Asian | $27,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,882 |
Average cannery worker age
See how the average age of cannery workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cannery worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Cannery worker age breakdown
The average age of cannery workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the cannery worker population.
Cannery worker age breakdown
| Cannery Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Cannery worker educational attainment
The most common degree for cannery workers is high school diploma, with 41% of cannery workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cannery workers by degree level
| Cannery worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cannery worker employment statistics
Company size where cannery workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cannery workers work.
Cannery worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cannery worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for cannery workers are manufacturing, construction and retail.
Cannery worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 48% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
Cannery worker turnover and employment statistics
Cannery worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cannery workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cannery worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cannery worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average cannery worker tenure
The average cannery worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 cannery workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cannery worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 61% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cannery worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cannery workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Picker | 4.47% | 16,629 |
| Keg Header | 4.75% | 126 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Cannery Worker | 8.89% | - |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar cannery worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Picker | 4.47% | 16,629 |
| Keg Header | 4.75% | 126 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by cannery workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cannery worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
