Cheese handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Cheese handler gender statistics
2.0% of cheese handlers are women and 98.0% of cheese handlers are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Cheese handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Cheese handler gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,923
Female income
$34,181
Cheese handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cheese handler positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of cheese handlers are female.
Cheese handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2018 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2019 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
Cheese handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared cheese handlers 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% |
| Cheese Handler | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cheese handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cheese handlers is White, which makes up 60.0% of all cheese handlers. Comparatively, 19.8% of cheese handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of cheese handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Cheese handler race
| Cheese handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Cheese handler race and ethnicity over time
See how cheese handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cheese handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.56% | 9.46% | 3.33% | 18.82% |
| 2011 | 62.86% | 12.26% | 3.50% | 19.54% |
| 2012 | 61.78% | 10.92% | 2.36% | 21.95% |
| 2013 | 64.81% | 10.01% | 2.95% | 20.23% |
| 2014 | 63.69% | 10.10% | 3.22% | 19.76% |
| 2015 | 63.89% | 10.43% | 2.52% | 19.54% |
| 2016 | 64.98% | 10.88% | 3.66% | 17.35% |
| 2017 | 67.92% | 8.68% | 2.85% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 62.90% | 9.93% | 2.73% | 21.96% |
| 2019 | 63.95% | 9.71% | 3.13% | 20.76% |
| 2020 | 68.31% | 10.56% | 2.99% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 59.95% | 10.70% | 4.98% | 19.78% |
Cheese handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white cheese handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cheese handlers have the lowest average salary at $36,002.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,724 |
| White | $40,825 |
| Black or African American | $37,544 |
| Asian | $36,002 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,705 |
Average cheese handler age
See how the average age of cheese handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cheese handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Cheese handler age breakdown
The average age of cheese handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the cheese handler population.
Cheese handler age breakdown
| Cheese Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Cheese handler educational attainment
The most common degree for cheese handlers is high school diploma, with 63% of cheese handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Cheese handlers by degree level
| Cheese handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Cheese handler employment statistics
Company size where cheese handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cheese handlers work.
Cheese handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Cheese handler turnover and employment statistics
Cheese handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cheese handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cheese handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cheese handler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average cheese handler tenure
The average cheese handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 cheese handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cheese handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cheese handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cheese handlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Shader | 4.47% | 65 |
| Corn Detasseler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 56,714 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Bone Cooking Operator | 8.41% | 26,141 |
| Calender Wind Up Helper | 8.89% | 14,203 |
| Cheese Handler | 10.16% | - |
| Photo Finisher | 15.21% | 2,312 |
Similar cheese handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Shader | 4.47% | 65 |
| Corn Detasseler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 56,714 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Bone Cooking Operator | 8.41% | 26,141 |
| Calender Wind Up Helper | 8.89% | 14,203 |
| Photo Finisher | 15.21% | 2,312 |
Foreign languages spoken by cheese handlers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cheese handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |