Dryer feeder demographics and statistics in the US
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Dryer feeder gender statistics
36.8% of dryer feeders are women and 63.2% of dryer feeders are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Dryer feeder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Dryer feeder gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,414
Female income
$32,211
Dryer feeder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dryer feeder positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of dryer feeders are female.
Dryer feeder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2011 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2012 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2013 | 64.90% | 35.10% |
| 2014 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2015 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2016 | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 2017 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2018 | 60.32% | 39.68% |
| 2019 | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 2020 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2021 | 63.19% | 36.81% |
Dryer feeder related jobs gender ratio
We compared dryer feeders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Dryer Feeder | 63% | 37% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Dryer feeder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dryer feeders is White, which makes up 67.9% of all dryer feeders. Comparatively, 11.7% of dryer feeders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of dryer feeders are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Dryer feeder race
| Dryer feeder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Dryer feeder race and ethnicity over time
See how dryer feeder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dryer feeder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.88% | 14.34% | 3.30% | 10.69% |
| 2011 | 70.67% | 10.55% | 2.70% | 12.00% |
| 2012 | 67.85% | 15.74% | 3.39% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 74.68% | 11.30% | 3.56% | 7.55% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 11.67% | 2.35% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 71.59% | 10.18% | 2.45% | 13.26% |
| 2016 | 67.40% | 14.16% | 5.63% | 9.81% |
| 2017 | 74.81% | 10.44% | 3.26% | 6.91% |
| 2018 | 73.64% | 8.65% | 3.75% | 11.39% |
| 2019 | 73.22% | 10.00% | 3.07% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 75.37% | 4.36% | 3.50% | 11.44% |
| 2021 | 67.87% | 5.16% | 7.73% | 11.70% |
Dryer feeder wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino dryer feeders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dryer feeders have the lowest average salary at $30,105.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,736 |
| White | $34,106 |
| Black or African American | $30,105 |
| Asian | $34,024 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,344 |
Dryer feeder age breakdown
The average age of dryer feeders is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the dryer feeder population.
Dryer feeder age breakdown
| Dryer Feeder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Dryer feeder educational attainment
The most common degree for dryer feeders is high school diploma, with 62% of dryer feeders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Dryer feeders by degree level
| Dryer feeder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Dryer feeder employment statistics
Company size where dryer feeders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dryer feeders work.
Dryer feeder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Dryer feeder jobs by industry
The most common industries for dryer feeders are manufacturing, construction and media.
Dryer feeder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Media | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Dryer feeder turnover and employment statistics
Dryer feeder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dryer feeders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dryer feeder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dryer feeder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average dryer feeder tenure
The average dryer feeder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 dryer feeders resumes in Zippia's database.
Dryer feeder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dryer feeder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dryer feeders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Power Truck Driver | 3.85% | 400,467 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Bulk Loader | 4.67% | 9,950 |
| Boxer | 6.68% | 3,030 |
| Dryer Feeder | 10.43% | - |
Similar dryer feeder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Power Truck Driver | 3.85% | 400,467 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Bulk Loader | 4.67% | 9,950 |
| Boxer | 6.68% | 3,030 |
Foreign languages spoken by dryer feeders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dryer feeder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |