Converter demographics and statistics in the US
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Converter gender statistics
42.2% of converters are women and 57.8% of converters are men.
- Male, 57.8%
- Female, 42.2%
Converter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.8% |
| Female | 42.2% |
Converter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,503
Female income
$32,013
Converter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in converter positions over time. Currently, 42.2% of converters are female.
Converter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2011 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2012 | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| 2013 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2014 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2015 | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 2016 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2017 | 56.97% | 43.03% |
| 2018 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2019 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2020 | 57.20% | 42.80% |
| 2021 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
Converter related jobs gender ratio
We compared converters 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% |
| Converter | 58% | 42% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Converter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among converters is White, which makes up 54.7% of all converters. Comparatively, 18.3% of converters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of converters are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Converter race
| Converter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Converter race and ethnicity over time
See how converter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Converter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.94% | 15.51% | 6.58% | 16.72% |
| 2011 | 59.60% | 15.65% | 6.52% | 15.85% |
| 2012 | 58.28% | 15.62% | 6.60% | 17.34% |
| 2013 | 59.51% | 15.10% | 6.44% | 16.71% |
| 2014 | 58.76% | 15.08% | 6.37% | 17.27% |
| 2015 | 59.62% | 15.07% | 6.65% | 16.22% |
| 2016 | 58.48% | 15.15% | 6.65% | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 57.51% | 15.78% | 6.78% | 17.22% |
| 2018 | 59.02% | 14.77% | 6.94% | 16.78% |
| 2019 | 60.29% | 14.36% | 6.69% | 16.06% |
| 2020 | 57.49% | 14.36% | 7.65% | 16.08% |
| 2021 | 54.67% | 14.26% | 7.66% | 18.33% |
Converter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,124 |
| White | $36,757 |
| Black or African American | $34,492 |
| Asian | $35,154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,036 |
Average converter age
See how the average age of converters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Converter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Converter age breakdown
The average age of converters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the converter population.
Converter age breakdown
| Converter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Converter educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Converters by degree level
| Converter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Converter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,276 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,168 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,968 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,353 |
Converter employment statistics
Most converters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where converters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where converters work.
Converter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Converter jobs by company type
Employees with the converter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most converters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Converter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
Converter jobs by industry
The most common industries for converters are manufacturing, transportation and education.
Converter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 48% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Converter turnover and employment statistics
Converter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for converters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Converter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Converter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average converter tenure
The average converter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 452 converters resumes in Zippia's database.
Converter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Converter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of converters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Inspector | 4.47% | 17,494 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Converter | 4.90% | - |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | 8.89% | 14,926 |
| Printed Circuit Board Panels Developer | 15.21% | 70,029 |
Similar converter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Inspector | 4.47% | 17,494 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | 62,524 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | 8.89% | 14,926 |
| Printed Circuit Board Panels Developer | 15.21% | 70,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by converters
The most common foreign language among converters is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
Converter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |