Connector demographics and statistics in the US
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Connector gender statistics
44.2% of connectors are women and 55.8% of connectors are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Connector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Connector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,097
Female income
$50,641
Connector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in connector positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of connectors are female.
Connector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2011 | 53.71% | 46.29% |
| 2012 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2013 | 55.92% | 44.08% |
| 2014 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2015 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2016 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 2017 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| 2018 | 56.01% | 43.99% |
| 2019 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2020 | 56.24% | 43.76% |
| 2021 | 55.81% | 44.19% |
Connector related jobs gender ratio
We compared connectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Connector | 56% | 44% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Connector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among connectors is White, which makes up 56.3% of all connectors. Comparatively, 18.9% of connectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of connectors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Connector race
| Connector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Connector race and ethnicity over time
See how connector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Connector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.67% | 11.94% | 7.12% | 14.94% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 12.23% | 7.26% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 62.59% | 12.11% | 7.07% | 15.66% |
| 2013 | 62.94% | 11.95% | 7.24% | 15.34% |
| 2014 | 62.32% | 11.89% | 7.55% | 15.52% |
| 2015 | 61.70% | 11.63% | 7.33% | 16.63% |
| 2016 | 60.81% | 12.13% | 7.58% | 16.53% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 11.54% | 7.54% | 16.36% |
| 2018 | 61.55% | 11.12% | 7.71% | 16.74% |
| 2019 | 61.14% | 11.32% | 7.52% | 17.25% |
| 2020 | 58.58% | 10.72% | 7.66% | 17.86% |
| 2021 | 56.27% | 11.69% | 7.84% | 18.89% |
Connector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian connectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american connectors have the lowest average salary at $53,042.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,181 |
| White | $54,277 |
| Black or African American | $53,042 |
| Asian | $56,051 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,987 |
Average connector age
See how the average age of connectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Connector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Connector age breakdown
The average age of connectors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the connector population.
Connector age breakdown
| Connector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Connector educational attainment
The most common degree for connectors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of connectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Connectors by degree level
| Connector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Connector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, connectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,658 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, connectors earn a median annual income of $60,993 compared to $51,403 for connectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,658 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,244 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,993 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,403 |
Connector employment statistics
Most connectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where connectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where connectors work.
Connector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Connector jobs by company type
Employees with the connector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most connectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Connector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 7% |
Connector jobs by industry
The most common industries for connectors are manufacturing, technology and construction.
Connector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Connector turnover and employment statistics
Connector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for connectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Connector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Connector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average connector tenure
The average connector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 767 connectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Connector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Connector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of connectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Order Clerk | 5.53% | 96,350 |
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Connector | 7.19% | - |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Paraprofessional | 11.16% | 2,552 |
| Civil Service Clerk | 15.31% | 75,409 |
Similar connector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Order Clerk | 5.53% | 96,350 |
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Paraprofessional | 11.16% | 2,552 |
| Civil Service Clerk | 15.31% | 75,409 |
Foreign languages spoken by connectors
The most common foreign language among connectors is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Amharic at 4.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Amharic, 4.5%
- German, 4.5%
- French, 4.5%
- Italian, 4.5%
Connector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Amharic | 4.5% |
| German | 4.5% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
