Checkout operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Checkout operator demographics by:
Checkout operator gender statistics
75.4% of checkout operators are women and 24.6% of checkout operators are men.
- Female, 75.4%
- Male, 24.6%
Checkout operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.4% |
| Male | 24.6% |
Checkout operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,627
Female income
$32,068
Checkout operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in checkout operator positions over time. Currently, 75.4% of checkout operators are female.
Checkout operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2011 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2012 | 21.49% | 78.51% |
| 2013 | 21.87% | 78.13% |
| 2014 | 21.31% | 78.69% |
| 2015 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
| 2016 | 22.37% | 77.63% |
| 2017 | 22.84% | 77.16% |
| 2018 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2019 | 22.31% | 77.69% |
| 2020 | 24.27% | 75.73% |
| 2021 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
Checkout operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared checkout operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Checkout Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Checkout operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among checkout operators is White, which makes up 54.9% of all checkout operators. Comparatively, 19.7% of checkout operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of checkout operators are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Checkout operator race
| Checkout operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Checkout operator race and ethnicity over time
See how checkout operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Checkout operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.85% | 8.43% | 9.85% | 16.24% |
| 2011 | 61.30% | 9.28% | 9.54% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 60.29% | 9.44% | 9.66% | 16.63% |
| 2013 | 60.60% | 8.59% | 9.67% | 16.89% |
| 2014 | 59.44% | 9.20% | 9.95% | 17.24% |
| 2015 | 59.29% | 8.93% | 10.05% | 17.57% |
| 2016 | 58.42% | 8.78% | 10.07% | 18.16% |
| 2017 | 57.89% | 8.27% | 10.59% | 18.63% |
| 2018 | 58.57% | 7.97% | 10.47% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 7.50% | 10.21% | 18.70% |
| 2020 | 56.34% | 7.10% | 10.76% | 18.93% |
| 2021 | 54.89% | 7.23% | 11.29% | 19.73% |
Checkout operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino checkout operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White checkout operators have the lowest average salary at $32,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,650 |
| White | $32,048 |
| Black or African American | $32,142 |
| Asian | $33,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,248 |
Average checkout operator age
See how the average age of checkout operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Checkout operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
Checkout operator age breakdown
The average age of checkout operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the checkout operator population.
Checkout operator age breakdown
| Checkout Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Checkout operator educational attainment
The most common degree for checkout operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of checkout operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Checkout operators by degree level
| Checkout operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Checkout operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, checkout operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,882 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, checkout operators earn a median annual income of $33,853 compared to $33,244 for checkout operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,882 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,215 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,853 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,244 |
Checkout operator employment statistics
Company size where checkout operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where checkout operators work.
Checkout operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Checkout operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for checkout operators are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Checkout operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 44% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Checkout operator turnover and employment statistics
Checkout operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for checkout operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Checkout operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Checkout operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average checkout operator tenure
The average checkout operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 checkout operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Checkout operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Checkout operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of checkout operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Agent | 3.66% | 26,411 |
| Auto Parts Clerk | 3.76% | 93,769 |
| Checkout Operator | 5.06% | - |
| Store Associate | 7.10% | 495,423 |
Similar checkout operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Agent | 3.66% | 26,411 |
| Auto Parts Clerk | 3.76% | 93,769 |
| Store Associate | 7.10% | 495,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by checkout operators
The most common foreign language among checkout operators is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and German is the third-most popular at 21.4%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 28.6%
- German, 21.4%
- Arabic, 7.1%
Checkout operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 28.6% |
| German | 21.4% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |