Car dryer demographics and statistics in the US
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Car dryer demographics by:
Car dryer gender statistics
36.9% of car dryers are women and 63.1% of car dryers are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
Car dryer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
Car dryer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,896
Female income
$33,488
Car dryer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car dryer positions over time. Currently, 36.9% of car dryers are female.
Car dryer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.46% | 28.54% |
| 2011 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2012 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2013 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2014 | 70.54% | 29.46% |
| 2015 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2016 | 71.10% | 28.90% |
| 2017 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2018 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2019 | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| 2020 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2021 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
Car dryer related jobs gender ratio
We compared car dryers 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% |
| Car Dryer | 63% | 37% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car dryer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car dryers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all car dryers. Comparatively, 13.5% of car dryers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of car dryers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Car dryer race
| Car dryer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Car dryer race and ethnicity over time
See how car dryer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car dryer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.11% | 9.94% | 2.61% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 69.13% | 11.18% | 2.34% | 14.64% |
| 2012 | 69.79% | 8.91% | 2.78% | 15.73% |
| 2013 | 71.95% | 9.15% | 2.02% | 14.11% |
| 2014 | 70.50% | 8.69% | 2.72% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 70.87% | 9.01% | 2.73% | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 69.20% | 10.69% | 2.90% | 14.41% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 8.66% | 3.22% | 14.77% |
| 2018 | 72.94% | 7.01% | 3.21% | 13.73% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 7.96% | 2.83% | 12.95% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 8.27% | 3.76% | 14.06% |
| 2021 | 68.61% | 8.56% | 3.54% | 13.53% |
Car dryer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car dryers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car dryers have the lowest average salary at $34,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,699 |
| White | $34,836 |
| Black or African American | $34,534 |
| Asian | $35,281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,135 |
Average car dryer age
See how the average age of car dryers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car dryer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Car dryer age breakdown
The average age of car dryers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the car dryer population.
Car dryer age breakdown
| Car Dryer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Car dryer educational attainment
The most common degree for car dryers is high school diploma, with 73% of car dryers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 73%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 4%
Car dryers by degree level
| Car dryer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 73% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Car dryer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car dryers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,955 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, car dryers earn a median annual income of $34,743 compared to $34,736 for car dryers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,743 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,736 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,955 |
Car dryer employment statistics
Company size where car dryers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car dryers work.
Car dryer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Car dryer turnover and employment statistics
Car dryer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car dryers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car dryer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car dryer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average car dryer tenure
The average car dryer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 car dryers resumes in Zippia's database.
Car dryer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 59% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Car dryer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car dryers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,203 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Car Dryer | 4.59% | - |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Package Wrapper | 6.68% | 15,655 |
| Warp Worker | 10.43% | 19,341 |
Similar car dryer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,203 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Package Wrapper | 6.68% | 15,655 |
| Warp Worker | 10.43% | 19,341 |