Charger demographics and statistics in the US
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Charger gender statistics
27.4% of chargers are women and 72.6% of chargers are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Charger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Charger gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,625
Female income
$44,741
Charger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in charger positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of chargers are female.
Charger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2011 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2012 | 71.44% | 28.56% |
| 2013 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2014 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2015 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2016 | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 2017 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2018 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2021 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
Charger related jobs gender ratio
We compared chargers 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% |
| Charger | 73% | 27% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Charger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chargers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all chargers. Comparatively, 18.6% of chargers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of chargers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Charger race
| Charger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Charger race and ethnicity over time
See how charger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Charger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.08% | 13.19% | 7.38% | 16.99% |
| 2011 | 60.75% | 13.33% | 7.32% | 16.11% |
| 2012 | 59.43% | 13.30% | 7.40% | 17.61% |
| 2013 | 60.65% | 12.78% | 7.24% | 16.98% |
| 2014 | 59.91% | 12.76% | 7.16% | 17.54% |
| 2015 | 60.76% | 12.75% | 7.45% | 16.49% |
| 2016 | 59.63% | 12.83% | 7.45% | 17.33% |
| 2017 | 58.65% | 13.46% | 7.58% | 17.49% |
| 2018 | 60.16% | 12.45% | 7.74% | 17.04% |
| 2019 | 61.44% | 12.03% | 7.49% | 16.32% |
| 2020 | 58.64% | 12.04% | 8.45% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | 55.82% | 11.94% | 8.46% | 18.60% |
Charger wage gap by race
According to our data, white chargers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chargers have the lowest average salary at $53,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,121 |
| White | $62,729 |
| Black or African American | $53,693 |
| Asian | $56,250 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,787 |
Average charger age
See how the average age of chargers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Charger 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 |
Charger age breakdown
The average age of chargers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the charger population.
Charger age breakdown
| Charger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Charger educational attainment
The most common degree for chargers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of chargers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Chargers by degree level
| Charger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Charger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chargers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,260 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chargers earn a median annual income of $59,490 compared to $57,032 for chargers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,260 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,792 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,490 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,032 |
Charger employment statistics
Company size where chargers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chargers work.
Charger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Charger jobs by industry
The most common industries for chargers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Charger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Charger turnover and employment statistics
Charger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chargers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Charger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Charger 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 charger tenure
The average charger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 288 chargers resumes in Zippia's database.
Charger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Charger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chargers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Box Inspector | 4.47% | 17,118 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Charger | 4.90% | - |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Recovery Operator Helper | 8.89% | 40,514 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Similar charger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Box Inspector | 4.47% | 17,118 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Recovery Operator Helper | 8.89% | 40,514 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by chargers
The most common foreign language among chargers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 22.2% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Mandarin, 22.2%
- Korean, 11.1%
- Somali, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Charger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Mandarin | 22.2% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
| Somali | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |