Compensator worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Compensator worker demographics by:
Compensator worker gender statistics
74.2% of compensator workers are women and 25.8% of compensator workers are men.
- Female, 74.2%
- Male, 25.8%
Compensator worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.2% |
| Male | 25.8% |
Compensator worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,154
Female income
$49,833
Compensator worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compensator worker positions over time. Currently, 74.2% of compensator workers are female.
Compensator worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2011 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2012 | 47.98% | 52.02% |
| 2013 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2014 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2015 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2016 | 44.69% | 55.31% |
| 2017 | 54.51% | 45.49% |
| 2018 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2019 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2020 | 30.56% | 69.44% |
| 2021 | 25.80% | 74.20% |
Compensator worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared compensator workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Compensator Worker | 26% | 74% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Compensator worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compensator workers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all compensator workers. Comparatively, 22.3% of compensator workers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of compensator workers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Compensator worker race
| Compensator worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Compensator worker race and ethnicity over time
See how compensator worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compensator worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Compensator worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white compensator workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino compensator workers have the lowest average salary at $49,356.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,932 |
| White | $51,923 |
| Black or African American | $49,771 |
| Asian | $49,827 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,356 |
Average compensator worker age
See how the average age of compensator workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Compensator worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Compensator worker age breakdown
The average age of compensator workers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the compensator worker population.
Compensator worker age breakdown
| Compensator Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Compensator worker educational attainment
The most common degree for compensator workers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of compensator workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Compensator workers by degree level
| Compensator worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Compensator worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,823 |
| No Education | $49,331 |
Compensator worker employment statistics
Most compensator workers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where compensator workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compensator workers work.
Compensator worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Compensator worker jobs by company type
Employees with the compensator worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compensator workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Compensator worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 7% |
Compensator worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for compensator workers are professional, health care and insurance.
Compensator worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Insurance | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Compensator worker turnover and employment statistics
Compensator worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compensator workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compensator worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compensator worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average compensator worker tenure
The average compensator worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,981 compensator workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Compensator worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Compensator worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compensator workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Finisher | 5.10% | 4,012 |
| Car Seat Maker | 5.26% | 13,019 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Compensator Worker | 7.83% | - |
| Alterations Supervisor | 12.01% | 1,310 |
Similar compensator worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Finisher | 5.10% | 4,012 |
| Car Seat Maker | 5.26% | 13,019 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Alterations Supervisor | 12.01% | 1,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by compensator workers
The most common foreign language among compensator workers is Spanish at 64.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 64.9%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- Chinese, 5.4%
- French, 2.7%
- Russian, 2.7%
- Other, 18.9%
Compensator worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| French | 2.7% |
| Russian | 2.7% |
| Other | 18.9% |
