Fastener demographics and statistics in the US
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Fastener gender statistics
33.8% of fasteners are women and 66.2% of fasteners are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Fastener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Fastener gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,937
Female income
$51,006
Fastener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fastener positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of fasteners are female.
Fastener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.72% | 31.28% |
| 2011 | 68.78% | 31.22% |
| 2012 | 69.73% | 30.27% |
| 2013 | 68.74% | 31.26% |
| 2014 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
| 2015 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2016 | 67.58% | 32.42% |
| 2017 | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 2018 | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| 2019 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2020 | 66.93% | 33.07% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 33.80% |
Fastener related jobs gender ratio
We compared fasteners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Fastener | 66% | 34% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Fastener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fasteners is White, which makes up 73.2% of all fasteners. Comparatively, 13.7% of fasteners are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of fasteners are Asian.
- White, 73.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fastener race
| Fastener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fastener race and ethnicity over time
See how fastener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fastener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.12% | 3.98% | 4.35% | 10.94% |
| 2011 | 78.62% | 3.86% | 4.68% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 78.68% | 3.77% | 4.67% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 78.07% | 4.02% | 4.55% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 77.17% | 4.20% | 4.64% | 12.37% |
| 2015 | 77.57% | 3.98% | 4.63% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.71% | 4.69% | 12.78% |
| 2017 | 77.21% | 4.00% | 4.57% | 12.48% |
| 2018 | 76.89% | 3.89% | 4.69% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 76.83% | 3.79% | 4.80% | 12.86% |
| 2020 | 75.21% | 3.90% | 4.70% | 12.68% |
| 2021 | 73.25% | 3.90% | 5.23% | 13.67% |
Fastener wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,237 |
| White | $61,674 |
| Black or African American | $49,444 |
| Asian | $57,727 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,385 |
Average fastener age
See how the average age of fasteners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fastener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Fastener age breakdown
The average age of fasteners is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the fastener population.
Fastener age breakdown
| Fastener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Fastener educational attainment
The most common degree for fasteners is bachelor's degree, with 41% of fasteners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fasteners by degree level
| Fastener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fastener wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,462 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,869 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,908 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,316 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,923 |
Fastener turnover and employment statistics
Fastener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fasteners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fastener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fastener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average fastener tenure
The average fastener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 fasteners resumes in Zippia's database.
Fastener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Fastener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fasteners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fastener | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Sales Team Member | 7.09% | 585,314 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Direct Sales Agent | 7.29% | 225,552 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar fastener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Sales Team Member | 7.09% | 585,314 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Direct Sales Agent | 7.29% | 225,552 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by fasteners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fastener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |