Chipper demographics and statistics in the US
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Chipper gender statistics
7.0% of chippers are women and 93.0% of chippers are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Chipper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Chipper gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,480
Female income
$28,417
Chipper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chipper positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of chippers are female.
Chipper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2015 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2016 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2017 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2018 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2021 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
Chipper related jobs gender ratio
We compared chippers 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% |
| Chipper | 93% | 7% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Chipper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chippers is White, which makes up 63.3% of all chippers. Comparatively, 17.7% of chippers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of chippers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chipper race
| Chipper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chipper race and ethnicity over time
See how chipper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chipper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.96% | 13.57% | 5.13% | 16.31% |
| 2011 | 64.87% | 14.53% | 3.51% | 15.22% |
| 2012 | 63.96% | 15.30% | 3.28% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 65.03% | 12.95% | 3.89% | 16.42% |
| 2014 | 65.28% | 12.33% | 4.30% | 15.19% |
| 2015 | 63.67% | 14.29% | 4.39% | 15.35% |
| 2016 | 62.91% | 13.50% | 5.00% | 16.17% |
| 2017 | 62.45% | 12.36% | 3.61% | 18.85% |
| 2018 | 65.36% | 8.83% | 4.78% | 17.98% |
| 2019 | 65.86% | 11.56% | 4.12% | 15.84% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 11.43% | 4.15% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 63.33% | 10.07% | 4.19% | 17.73% |
Chipper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chippers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chippers have the lowest average salary at $28,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,661 |
| White | $30,725 |
| Black or African American | $28,815 |
| Asian | $33,951 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,509 |
Average chipper age
See how the average age of chippers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Chipper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 42 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Chipper age breakdown
The average age of chippers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the chipper population.
Chipper age breakdown
| Chipper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Chipper educational attainment
The most common degree for chippers is high school diploma, with 60% of chippers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Chippers by degree level
| Chipper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Chipper employment statistics
Most chippers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chippers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chippers work.
Chipper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Chipper jobs by company type
Employees with the chipper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chippers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chipper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
Chipper jobs by industry
The most common industries for chippers are manufacturing, transportation and technology.
Chipper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Chipper turnover and employment statistics
Chipper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chippers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chipper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chipper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4.93% |
Average chipper tenure
The average chipper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 553 chippers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chipper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Chipper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chippers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Chipper | 6.68% | - |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Sterile Products Processor | 8.41% | 11,615 |
| Kiln Burner Helper | 8.89% | 13,553 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Similar chipper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Sterile Products Processor | 8.41% | 11,615 |
| Kiln Burner Helper | 8.89% | 13,553 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Foreign languages spoken by chippers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chipper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
