Check weigher demographics and statistics in the US
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Check weigher gender statistics
50.0% of check weighers are women and 50.0% of check weighers are men.
- Male, 50.0%
- Female, 50.0%
Check weigher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Check weigher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,002
Female income
$41,253
Check weigher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in check weigher positions over time. Currently, 50.0% of check weighers are female.
Check weigher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.54% | 51.46% |
| 2011 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2012 | 49.57% | 50.43% |
| 2013 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2014 | 50.59% | 49.41% |
| 2015 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2016 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2018 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
| 2019 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2020 | 49.83% | 50.17% |
| 2021 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Check weigher related jobs gender ratio
We compared check weighers 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% |
| Check Weigher | 50% | 50% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Check weigher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among check weighers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all check weighers. Comparatively, 16.6% of check weighers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of check weighers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Check weigher race
| Check weigher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Check weigher race and ethnicity over time
See how check weigher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Check weigher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Check weigher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian check weighers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american check weighers have the lowest average salary at $46,926.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,544 |
| White | $51,012 |
| Black or African American | $46,926 |
| Asian | $52,843 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,888 |
Average check weigher age
See how the average age of check weighers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Check weigher 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 |
Check weigher age breakdown
The average age of check weighers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the check weigher population.
Check weigher age breakdown
| Check Weigher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Check weigher educational attainment
The most common degree for check weighers is associate degree, with 27% of check weighers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Check weighers by degree level
| Check weigher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Check weigher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, check weighers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,243 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, check weighers earn a median annual income of $53,954 compared to $46,915 for check weighers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,243 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,043 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,954 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,915 |
Check weigher turnover and employment statistics
Check weigher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for check weighers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Check weigher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Check weigher 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 check weigher tenure
The average check weigher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 check weighers resumes in Zippia's database.
Check weigher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Check weigher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of check weighers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Check Weigher | 4.47% | - |
| Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 57,023 |
| Artificial Glass Eye Maker | 5.24% | 8,016 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Grape Crusher | 8.41% | 131 |
| Loom Changeover Operator | 8.89% | 27,692 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar check weigher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 57,023 |
| Artificial Glass Eye Maker | 5.24% | 8,016 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Grape Crusher | 8.41% | 131 |
| Loom Changeover Operator | 8.89% | 27,692 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |