Counter maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Counter maker gender statistics
52.5% of counter makers are women and 47.5% of counter makers are men.
- Female, 52.5%
- Male, 47.5%
Counter maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% |
| Male | 47.5% |
Counter maker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,914
Female income
$28,650
Counter maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counter maker positions over time. Currently, 52.5% of counter makers are female.
Counter maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
| 2011 | 21.23% | 78.77% |
| 2012 | 43.25% | 56.75% |
| 2013 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2014 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2015 | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| 2016 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2017 | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| 2018 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2019 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2020 | 52.25% | 47.75% |
| 2021 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
Counter maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared counter makers 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% |
| Counter Maker | 48% | 53% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Counter maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counter makers is White, which makes up 62.5% of all counter makers. Comparatively, 19.7% of counter makers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of counter makers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Counter maker race
| Counter maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Counter maker race and ethnicity over time
See how counter maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counter maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.13% | 8.96% | 8.96% | 19.71% |
| 2011 | 57.25% | 7.53% | 7.53% | 21.09% |
| 2012 | 67.78% | 6.11% | 4.44% | 19.44% |
| 2013 | 57.81% | 8.33% | 10.94% | 20.83% |
| 2014 | 58.90% | 7.36% | 5.52% | 26.38% |
| 2015 | 62.01% | 8.38% | 5.59% | 20.11% |
| 2016 | 53.42% | 9.32% | 6.21% | 29.81% |
| 2017 | 64.97% | 3.18% | 7.64% | 21.66% |
| 2018 | 58.62% | 2.07% | 9.66% | 28.28% |
| 2019 | 64.03% | 6.07% | 7.18% | 19.87% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 6.13% | 6.89% | 19.91% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 7.89% | 5.26% | 19.74% |
Counter maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white counter makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown counter makers have the lowest average salary at $29,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,274 |
| White | $32,224 |
| Black or African American | $30,611 |
| Asian | $31,985 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,570 |
Counter maker age breakdown
The average age of counter makers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the counter maker population.
Counter maker age breakdown
| Counter Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Counter maker educational attainment
The most common degree for counter makers is associate degree, with 36% of counter makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 9%
Counter makers by degree level
| Counter maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Counter maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counter makers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,681 annually. With a Associate degree, counter makers earn a median annual income of $31,333 compared to $30,054 for counter makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,054 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,681 |
| No Education | $29,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,333 |
Counter maker turnover and employment statistics
Counter maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counter makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counter maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counter maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 7.02% |
Average counter maker tenure
The average counter maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 counter makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Counter maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Counter maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counter makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Seat Nailer | 5.26% | 22 |
| Button Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,685 |
| Dyed Yarn Operator | 7.83% | 25,626 |
| Counter Maker | 8.77% | - |
| Coat Cutter | 12.01% | 4,538 |
Similar counter maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Seat Nailer | 5.26% | 22 |
| Button Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,685 |
| Dyed Yarn Operator | 7.83% | 25,626 |
| Coat Cutter | 12.01% | 4,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by counter makers
- Danish, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Counter maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Danish | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |