Catcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Catcher gender statistics
36.2% of catchers are women and 63.8% of catchers are men.
- Male, 63.8%
- Female, 36.2%
Catcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.8% |
| Female | 36.2% |
Catcher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,983
Female income
$29,304
Catcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in catcher positions over time. Currently, 36.2% of catchers are female.
Catcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2011 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2012 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 35.56% |
| 2014 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2015 | 65.39% | 34.61% |
| 2016 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2017 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2018 | 65.07% | 34.93% |
| 2019 | 64.62% | 35.38% |
| 2020 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2021 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
Catcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared catchers 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% |
| Catcher | 64% | 36% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Catcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among catchers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all catchers. Comparatively, 17.9% of catchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of catchers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Catcher race
| Catcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Catcher race and ethnicity over time
See how catcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Catcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.39% | 10.45% | 6.45% | 14.51% |
| 2011 | 64.69% | 11.72% | 5.94% | 15.34% |
| 2012 | 64.76% | 11.76% | 6.57% | 14.52% |
| 2013 | 64.90% | 11.84% | 5.98% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 11.13% | 6.17% | 15.23% |
| 2015 | 64.24% | 11.12% | 6.17% | 16.01% |
| 2016 | 64.75% | 11.28% | 5.85% | 15.81% |
| 2017 | 64.86% | 10.37% | 6.33% | 15.83% |
| 2018 | 65.93% | 10.15% | 6.31% | 14.94% |
| 2019 | 65.01% | 10.06% | 5.95% | 16.47% |
| 2020 | 62.08% | 9.97% | 6.85% | 16.21% |
| 2021 | 59.21% | 10.43% | 7.44% | 17.85% |
Catcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian catchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american catchers have the lowest average salary at $31,072.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,140 |
| White | $32,275 |
| Black or African American | $31,072 |
| Asian | $32,796 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,656 |
Average catcher age
See how the average age of catchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Catcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Catcher age breakdown
The average age of catchers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the catcher population.
Catcher age breakdown
| Catcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Catcher educational attainment
The most common degree for catchers is high school diploma, with 56% of catchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Catchers by degree level
| Catcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Catcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, catchers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,086 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, catchers earn a median annual income of $33,108 compared to $31,069 for catchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,086 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,236 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,108 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,069 |
Catcher employment statistics
Most catchers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where catchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where catchers work.
Catcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Catcher jobs by company type
Employees with the catcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most catchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Catcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Catcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for catchers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Catcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Catcher turnover and employment statistics
Catcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for catchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Catcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Catcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average catcher tenure
The average catcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,361 catchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Catcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Catcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of catchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | 4.47% | - |
| Capsule Maker | 4.75% | 6,973 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Caramel Coloring Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Shipfitter Helper | 8.89% | 13,370 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Similar catcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Capsule Maker | 4.75% | 6,973 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Caramel Coloring Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Shipfitter Helper | 8.89% | 13,370 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by catchers
The most common foreign language among catchers is Spanish at 78.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 6.1% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 78.8%
- Hmong, 6.1%
- Swahili, 3.0%
- French, 3.0%
- Greek, 3.0%
- Other, 6.1%
Catcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.8% |
| Hmong | 6.1% |
| Swahili | 3.0% |
| French | 3.0% |
| Greek | 3.0% |
| Other | 6.1% |
