Factory hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Factory hand gender statistics
24.7% of factory hands are women and 75.3% of factory hands are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Factory hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Factory hand gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,962
Female income
$31,617
Factory hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in factory hand positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of factory hands are female.
Factory hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2011 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2012 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2013 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2014 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2015 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2016 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2017 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
| 2018 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2019 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2020 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2021 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
Factory hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared factory hands 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% |
| Factory Hand | 75% | 25% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Factory hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among factory hands is White, which makes up 63.9% of all factory hands. Comparatively, 13.2% of factory hands are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of factory hands are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Factory hand race
| Factory hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Factory hand race and ethnicity over time
See how factory hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Factory hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.15% | 11.11% | 6.88% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 68.81% | 11.26% | 6.82% | 10.69% |
| 2012 | 67.49% | 11.23% | 6.90% | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 68.71% | 10.71% | 6.74% | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 10.69% | 6.67% | 12.11% |
| 2015 | 68.82% | 10.68% | 6.95% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 67.69% | 10.76% | 6.95% | 11.91% |
| 2017 | 66.72% | 11.39% | 7.08% | 12.06% |
| 2018 | 68.23% | 10.38% | 7.24% | 11.62% |
| 2019 | 69.50% | 9.96% | 6.99% | 10.90% |
| 2020 | 66.70% | 9.97% | 7.95% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.87% | 7.96% | 13.17% |
Factory hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white factory hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american factory hands have the lowest average salary at $35,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,942 |
| White | $38,950 |
| Black or African American | $35,385 |
| Asian | $36,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,230 |
Average factory hand age
See how the average age of factory hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Factory hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Factory hand age breakdown
The average age of factory hands is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the factory hand population.
Factory hand age breakdown
| Factory Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Factory hand educational attainment
The most common degree for factory hands is high school diploma, with 39% of factory hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 9%
Factory hands by degree level
| Factory hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Factory hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, factory hands with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,405 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, factory hands earn a median annual income of $37,696 compared to $36,727 for factory hands with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,405 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,696 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,727 |
Factory hand employment statistics
Company size where factory hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where factory hands work.
Factory hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Factory hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for factory hands are manufacturing, retail and media.
Factory hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Factory hand turnover and employment statistics
Factory hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for factory hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Factory hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Factory hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average factory hand tenure
The average factory hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 factory hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Factory hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Factory hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of factory hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Teeth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,615 |
| Bottle Caser | 4.75% | 56 |
| Factory Hand | 4.90% | - |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Frame Stripper | 8.89% | 48 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Similar factory hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Teeth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,615 |
| Bottle Caser | 4.75% | 56 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Frame Stripper | 8.89% | 48 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Foreign languages spoken by factory hands
- Spanish, 100.0%
Factory hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |