Composition worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Composition worker gender statistics
39.8% of composition workers are women and 60.2% of composition workers are men.
- Male, 60.2%
- Female, 39.8%
Composition worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.2% |
| Female | 39.8% |
Composition worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,930
Female income
$27,997
Composition worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in composition worker positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of composition workers are female.
Composition worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2011 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2012 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2013 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2014 | 58.12% | 41.88% |
| 2015 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2016 | 58.60% | 41.40% |
| 2017 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
| 2018 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2019 | 58.96% | 41.04% |
| 2020 | 66.89% | 33.11% |
| 2021 | 60.15% | 39.85% |
Composition worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared composition workers 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% |
| Composition Worker | 60% | 40% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Composition worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among composition workers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all composition workers. Comparatively, 14.9% of composition workers are Black or African American and 14.4% of composition workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Composition worker race
| Composition worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Composition worker race and ethnicity over time
See how composition worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Composition worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.62% | 18.40% | 4.17% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 64.53% | 19.36% | 2.55% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 63.62% | 20.13% | 2.32% | 10.61% |
| 2013 | 64.69% | 17.78% | 2.93% | 13.11% |
| 2014 | 64.93% | 17.16% | 3.34% | 11.87% |
| 2015 | 63.32% | 19.12% | 3.43% | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 62.57% | 18.33% | 4.05% | 12.85% |
| 2017 | 62.11% | 17.19% | 2.66% | 15.54% |
| 2018 | 65.02% | 13.66% | 3.82% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 65.52% | 16.39% | 3.16% | 12.53% |
| 2020 | 64.36% | 16.26% | 3.20% | 10.59% |
| 2021 | 62.99% | 14.90% | 3.23% | 14.41% |
Composition worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian composition workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american composition workers have the lowest average salary at $28,561.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,340 |
| White | $30,366 |
| Black or African American | $28,561 |
| Asian | $32,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,913 |
Average composition worker age
See how the average age of composition workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Composition worker 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 |
Composition worker age breakdown
The average age of composition workers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the composition worker population.
Composition worker age breakdown
| Composition Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Composition worker educational attainment
The most common degree for composition workers is high school diploma, with 41% of composition workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Composition workers by degree level
| Composition worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Composition worker employment statistics
Company size where composition workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where composition workers work.
Composition worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Composition worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for composition workers are manufacturing, professional and finance.
Composition worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
Composition worker turnover and employment statistics
Composition worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for composition workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Composition worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Composition worker 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 composition worker tenure
The average composition worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 composition workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Composition worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Composition worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of composition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Inspector | 4.47% | 16,556 |
| Machine Operator Assistant | 4.75% | 76,106 |
| Composition Worker | 6.68% | - |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Lead Recoverer | 8.41% | 1,179 |
| Leather Drier | 8.89% | 122 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Similar composition worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Inspector | 4.47% | 16,556 |
| Machine Operator Assistant | 4.75% | 76,106 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Lead Recoverer | 8.41% | 1,179 |
| Leather Drier | 8.89% | 122 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by composition workers
- German, 50.0%
- Japanese, 50.0%
Composition worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 50.0% |