Counter checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Counter checker gender statistics
70.9% of counter checkers are women and 29.1% of counter checkers are men.
- Female, 70.9%
- Male, 29.1%
Counter checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.9% |
| Male | 29.1% |
Counter checker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,886
Female income
$28,159
Counter checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counter checker positions over time. Currently, 70.9% of counter checkers are female.
Counter checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.28% | 82.72% |
| 2011 | 17.10% | 82.90% |
| 2012 | 19.98% | 80.02% |
| 2013 | 19.54% | 80.46% |
| 2014 | 19.43% | 80.57% |
| 2015 | 20.74% | 79.26% |
| 2016 | 20.73% | 79.27% |
| 2017 | 22.28% | 77.72% |
| 2018 | 26.18% | 73.82% |
| 2019 | 26.97% | 73.03% |
| 2020 | 29.71% | 70.29% |
| 2021 | 29.07% | 70.93% |
Counter checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared counter checkers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Counter Checker | 29% | 71% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Counter checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counter checkers is White, which makes up 56.2% of all counter checkers. Comparatively, 24.2% of counter checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of counter checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Counter checker race
| Counter checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Counter checker race and ethnicity over time
See how counter checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counter checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.57% | 8.51% | 4.55% | 22.41% |
| 2011 | 62.14% | 9.06% | 4.64% | 20.61% |
| 2012 | 60.56% | 10.28% | 5.61% | 20.50% |
| 2013 | 59.22% | 8.57% | 6.55% | 22.10% |
| 2014 | 61.52% | 8.00% | 5.53% | 21.98% |
| 2015 | 56.20% | 9.98% | 5.36% | 24.13% |
| 2016 | 57.57% | 8.65% | 7.02% | 23.05% |
| 2017 | 57.37% | 8.70% | 5.18% | 25.42% |
| 2018 | 58.24% | 9.08% | 3.55% | 26.17% |
| 2019 | 59.00% | 8.47% | 5.29% | 23.93% |
| 2020 | 56.76% | 8.09% | 4.66% | 25.70% |
| 2021 | 56.20% | 7.14% | 5.21% | 24.24% |
Counter checker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino counter checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counter checkers have the lowest average salary at $28,973.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,917 |
| White | $30,153 |
| Black or African American | $28,973 |
| Asian | $29,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,668 |
Average counter checker age
See how the average age of counter checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Counter checker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 42 |
Counter checker age breakdown
The average age of counter checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the counter checker population.
Counter checker age breakdown
| Counter Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Counter checker educational attainment
The most common degree for counter checkers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of counter checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 17%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Counter checkers by degree level
| Counter checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Counter checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counter checkers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,402 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, counter checkers earn a median annual income of $30,026 compared to $29,237 for counter checkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,237 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,026 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,402 |
Counter checker employment statistics
Company size where counter checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where counter checkers work.
Counter checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Counter checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for counter checkers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Counter checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Counter checker turnover and employment statistics
Counter checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counter checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counter checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counter checker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 9.37% |
| 2014 | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 5.83% |
| 2018 | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 6.39% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 9.06% |
Average counter checker tenure
The average counter checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 counter checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Counter checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Counter checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counter checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Checker | 3.66% | - |
| Parts Counter Clerk | 3.76% | 95,411 |
| Grocery Checker | 5.05% | 153,016 |
| Car Dumper | 7.10% | 6,044 |
Similar counter checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parts Counter Clerk | 3.76% | 95,411 |
| Grocery Checker | 5.05% | 153,016 |
| Car Dumper | 7.10% | 6,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by counter checkers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
Counter checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |