Chopper demographics and statistics in the US
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Chopper gender statistics
33.8% of choppers are women and 66.2% of choppers are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Chopper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Chopper gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,169
Female income
$37,227
Chopper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chopper positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of choppers are female.
Chopper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2011 | 64.90% | 35.10% |
| 2012 | 66.14% | 33.86% |
| 2013 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2015 | 68.67% | 31.33% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2018 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2019 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2020 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2021 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
Chopper related jobs gender ratio
We compared choppers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Chopper | 66% | 34% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Chopper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among choppers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all choppers. Comparatively, 13.2% of choppers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of choppers are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Chopper race
| Chopper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Chopper race and ethnicity over time
See how chopper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chopper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.86% | 14.46% | 4.11% | 12.15% |
| 2011 | 68.65% | 10.66% | 3.51% | 13.47% |
| 2012 | 65.84% | 15.86% | 4.20% | 12.72% |
| 2013 | 72.66% | 11.42% | 4.37% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 66.81% | 11.79% | 3.16% | 15.67% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 10.30% | 3.26% | 14.73% |
| 2016 | 65.38% | 14.28% | 6.44% | 11.27% |
| 2017 | 72.80% | 10.56% | 4.06% | 8.38% |
| 2018 | 71.63% | 8.77% | 4.56% | 12.86% |
| 2019 | 71.21% | 10.11% | 3.88% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 73.36% | 4.47% | 4.30% | 12.91% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 5.27% | 8.54% | 13.17% |
Chopper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino choppers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american choppers have the lowest average salary at $33,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,693 |
| White | $40,297 |
| Black or African American | $33,897 |
| Asian | $40,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,339 |
Chopper age breakdown
The average age of choppers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the chopper population.
Chopper age breakdown
| Chopper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Chopper educational attainment
The most common degree for choppers is high school diploma, with 53% of choppers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Choppers by degree level
| Chopper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chopper employment statistics
Company size where choppers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where choppers work.
Chopper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Chopper jobs by industry
The most common industries for choppers are manufacturing, construction and hospitality.
Chopper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
Chopper turnover and employment statistics
Chopper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for choppers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chopper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chopper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average chopper tenure
The average chopper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 265 choppers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chopper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Chopper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of choppers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Charging Car Operator | 3.85% | 46,108 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Tub Washer | 4.59% | 34,363 |
| Scavenger | 4.67% | 83 |
| Hand Packer | 6.68% | 20,290 |
| Chopper | 10.43% | - |
Similar chopper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Charging Car Operator | 3.85% | 46,108 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Tub Washer | 4.59% | 34,363 |
| Scavenger | 4.67% | 83 |
| Hand Packer | 6.68% | 20,290 |
Foreign languages spoken by choppers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Chopper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |