Edger demographics and statistics in the US
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Edger gender statistics
20.3% of edgers are women and 79.7% of edgers are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Edger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Edger gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,498
Female income
$106,058
Edger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in edger positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of edgers are female.
Edger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2011 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2012 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2013 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
| 2015 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2017 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2018 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2019 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2020 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2021 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
Edger related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Edger | 80% | 20% |
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Edger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among edgers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all edgers. Comparatively, 15.5% of edgers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of edgers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Edger race
| Edger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Edger race and ethnicity over time
See how edger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Edger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.73% | 10.92% | 2.91% | 14.54% |
| 2011 | 68.85% | 10.61% | 1.53% | 15.85% |
| 2012 | 72.01% | 10.88% | 1.20% | 13.03% |
| 2013 | 70.43% | 10.27% | 1.81% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 74.34% | 11.36% | 0.43% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 73.11% | 11.51% | 0.87% | 11.62% |
| 2016 | 68.64% | 13.85% | 0.87% | 15.47% |
| 2017 | 65.04% | 14.29% | 1.45% | 15.56% |
| 2018 | 70.45% | 11.46% | 2.05% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 72.34% | 10.17% | 2.22% | 11.65% |
| 2020 | 69.47% | 11.66% | 1.49% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 65.67% | 11.90% | 1.06% | 15.55% |
Edger wage gap by race
According to our data, white edgers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian edgers have the lowest average salary at $108,431.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,473 |
| White | $128,761 |
| Black or African American | $122,465 |
| Asian | $108,431 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,315 |
Average edger age
See how the average age of edgers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Edger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 47 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Edger age breakdown
The average age of edgers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the edger population.
Edger age breakdown
| Edger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Edger educational attainment
The most common degree for edgers is high school diploma, with 66% of edgers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Edgers by degree level
| Edger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Edger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, edgers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $138,864 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, edgers earn a median annual income of $135,412 compared to $129,536 for edgers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $135,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $138,864 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $129,536 |
Edger employment statistics
Company size where edgers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where edgers work.
Edger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Edger jobs by industry
The most common industries for edgers are manufacturing, retail and finance.
Edger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Edger turnover and employment statistics
Edger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for edgers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Edger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Edger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 13.25% |
| 2012 | 13.04% |
| 2013 | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 6.30% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 4.50% |
| 2018 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 6.19% |
Average edger tenure
The average edger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 edgers resumes in Zippia's database.
Edger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Edger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of edgers 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 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Edger | 5.67% | - |
| Experimental Box Tester | 6.70% | 7,468 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Pipe Maker | 14.61% | 7,982 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar edger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Experimental Box Tester | 6.70% | 7,468 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Pipe Maker | 14.61% | 7,982 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by edgers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Edger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |