De-icer demographics and statistics in the US
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De-icer gender statistics
11.6% of de-icers are women and 88.4% of de-icers are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
De-icer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
De-icer gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,875
Female income
$50,985
De-icer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in de-icer positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of de-icers are female.
De-icer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
| 2012 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
| 2014 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2016 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| 2017 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2021 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
De-icer related jobs gender ratio
We compared de-icers 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% |
| De-Icer | 88% | 12% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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De-icer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among de-icers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all de-icers. Comparatively, 18.4% of de-icers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of de-icers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
De-icer race
| De-icer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
De-icer race and ethnicity over time
See how de-icer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
De-icer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.17% | 10.02% | 7.35% | 15.09% |
| 2011 | 63.48% | 11.29% | 6.84% | 15.93% |
| 2012 | 63.54% | 11.33% | 7.47% | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 63.68% | 11.41% | 6.88% | 15.60% |
| 2014 | 64.04% | 10.70% | 7.07% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 63.02% | 10.69% | 7.07% | 16.59% |
| 2016 | 63.53% | 10.85% | 6.75% | 16.39% |
| 2017 | 63.64% | 9.94% | 7.23% | 16.42% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 9.72% | 7.21% | 15.52% |
| 2019 | 63.79% | 9.63% | 6.85% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 60.86% | 9.54% | 7.75% | 16.80% |
| 2021 | 57.99% | 10.00% | 8.34% | 18.44% |
De-icer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian de-icers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american de-icers have the lowest average salary at $59,915.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,757 |
| White | $66,521 |
| Black or African American | $59,915 |
| Asian | $69,525 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,069 |
Average de-icer age
See how the average age of de-icers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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De-icer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
De-icer age breakdown
The average age of de-icers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the de-icer population.
De-icer age breakdown
| De-Icer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
De-icer educational attainment
The most common degree for de-icers is high school diploma, with 39% of de-icers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
De-icers by degree level
| De-icer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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De-icer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, de-icers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,538 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, de-icers earn a median annual income of $71,360 compared to $59,898 for de-icers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,538 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,360 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,898 |
De-icer employment statistics
Company size where de-icers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where de-icers work.
De-icer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
De-icer turnover and employment statistics
De-icer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for de-icers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
De-icer unemployment rate by year
| Year | De-icer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average de-icer tenure
The average de-icer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 de-icers resumes in Zippia's database.
De-icer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
De-icer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of de-icers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| De-Icer | 4.47% | - |
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Chemical Machine Tender | 8.41% | 32,599 |
| Glass Worker | 8.89% | 24,469 |
| Black And White Print Technician | 15.21% | 558 |
Similar de-icer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Chemical Machine Tender | 8.41% | 32,599 |
| Glass Worker | 8.89% | 24,469 |
| Black And White Print Technician | 15.21% | 558 |
Foreign languages spoken by de-icers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Tagalog, 33.3%
De-icer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Tagalog | 33.3% |