Crate builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Crate builder demographics by:
Crate builder gender statistics
2.7% of crate builders are women and 97.3% of crate builders are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Crate builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Crate builder gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,051
Female income
$31,946
Crate builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crate builder positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of crate builders are female.
Crate builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2011 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2012 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2013 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2014 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2016 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2018 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2020 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
Crate builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared crate builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Crate Builder | 97% | 3% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Crate builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crate builders is White, which makes up 57.5% of all crate builders. Comparatively, 16.4% of crate builders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of crate builders are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Crate builder race
| Crate builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Crate builder race and ethnicity over time
See how crate builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crate builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.87% | 10.82% | 6.92% | 14.73% |
| 2011 | 63.45% | 12.55% | 6.61% | 14.68% |
| 2012 | 63.05% | 12.66% | 6.43% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 63.81% | 11.83% | 6.78% | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 63.91% | 11.98% | 6.66% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 62.61% | 12.69% | 6.67% | 14.97% |
| 2016 | 61.91% | 12.38% | 7.02% | 15.71% |
| 2017 | 61.68% | 13.19% | 6.95% | 15.31% |
| 2018 | 60.65% | 13.08% | 7.36% | 15.55% |
| 2019 | 61.52% | 13.24% | 7.50% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 60.41% | 11.65% | 7.56% | 15.23% |
| 2021 | 57.46% | 12.34% | 8.76% | 16.37% |
Crate builder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,807 |
| White | $36,052 |
| Black or African American | $34,141 |
| Asian | $35,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,646 |
Average crate builder age
See how the average age of crate builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Crate builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Crate builder age breakdown
The average age of crate builders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the crate builder population.
Crate builder age breakdown
| Crate Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Crate builder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Crate builders by degree level
| Crate builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Crate builder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,402 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,946 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,299 |
Crate builder employment statistics
Company size where crate builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crate builders work.
Crate builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Crate builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for crate builders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Crate builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Crate builder turnover and employment statistics
Crate builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crate builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crate builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crate builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average crate builder tenure
The average crate builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 359 crate builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Crate builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Crate builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crate builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Octave Board Assembler | 3.08% | 17,964 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Crate Builder | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar crate builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Octave Board Assembler | 3.08% | 17,964 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by crate builders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Crate builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
