Crafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Crafter gender statistics
65.1% of crafters are women and 34.9% of crafters are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Crafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Crafter gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,646
Female income
$31,408
Crafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crafter positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of crafters are female.
Crafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2011 | 40.72% | 59.28% |
| 2012 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2013 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2014 | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 2015 | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 2016 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
| 2017 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2018 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
| 2019 | 38.82% | 61.18% |
| 2020 | 41.87% | 58.13% |
| 2021 | 34.93% | 65.07% |
Crafter related jobs gender ratio
We compared crafters 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% |
| Crafter | 35% | 65% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Crafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crafters is White, which makes up 64.7% of all crafters. Comparatively, 13.3% of crafters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of crafters are Asian.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
Crafter race
| Crafter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
Crafter race and ethnicity over time
See how crafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crafter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.02% | 3.63% | 6.72% | 13.90% |
| 2011 | 62.27% | 5.35% | 11.03% | 12.27% |
| 2012 | 63.38% | 3.37% | 12.48% | 14.95% |
| 2013 | 60.50% | 5.04% | 9.35% | 16.73% |
| 2014 | 62.50% | 2.86% | 9.21% | 17.22% |
| 2015 | 63.00% | 2.99% | 11.22% | 14.71% |
| 2016 | 61.83% | 4.23% | 8.10% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 3.51% | 7.09% | 13.87% |
| 2018 | 64.79% | 4.17% | 8.56% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 69.90% | 2.71% | 9.49% | 11.90% |
| 2020 | 61.41% | 6.62% | 9.32% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 64.67% | 2.41% | 11.51% | 13.28% |
Crafter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american crafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino crafters have the lowest average salary at $32,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,945 |
| White | $34,101 |
| Black or African American | $41,792 |
| Asian | $39,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,575 |
Average crafter age
See how the average age of crafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crafter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 39 |
Crafter age breakdown
The average age of crafters is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the crafter population.
Crafter age breakdown
| Crafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Crafter educational attainment
The most common degree for crafters is high school diploma, with 36% of crafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Crafters by degree level
| Crafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Crafter employment statistics
Most crafters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where crafters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crafters work.
Crafter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Crafter jobs by company type
Employees with the crafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Crafter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 6% |
Crafter jobs by industry
The most common industries for crafters are professional, hospitality and retail.
Crafter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Education | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Crafter turnover and employment statistics
Crafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crafter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average crafter tenure
The average crafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 296 crafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Crafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Crafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crafters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator Inspector | 4.47% | 16,558 |
| Robotic Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,730 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Line Up Worker | 8.89% | 78,644 |
| Crafter | 10.10% | - |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar crafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator Inspector | 4.47% | 16,558 |
| Robotic Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,730 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Line Up Worker | 8.89% | 78,644 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Foreign languages spoken by crafters
The most common foreign language among crafters is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 27.3%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Thai, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
Crafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Thai | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
