Feeder catcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Feeder catcher demographics by:
Feeder catcher gender statistics
47.1% of feeder catchers are women and 52.9% of feeder catchers are men.
- Male, 52.9%
- Female, 47.1%
Feeder catcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Feeder catcher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,406
Female income
$31,266
Feeder catcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in feeder catcher positions over time. Currently, 47.1% of feeder catchers are female.
Feeder catcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 2011 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 47.17% |
| 2013 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2014 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2015 | 55.69% | 44.31% |
| 2016 | 51.59% | 48.41% |
| 2017 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2018 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2019 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2020 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
| 2021 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
Feeder catcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared feeder catchers 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% |
| Feeder Catcher | 53% | 47% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Feeder catcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among feeder catchers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all feeder catchers. Comparatively, 13.6% of feeder catchers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of feeder catchers are Asian.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Feeder catcher race
| Feeder catcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Feeder catcher race and ethnicity over time
See how feeder catcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Feeder catcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.74% | 15.32% | 3.87% | 12.54% |
| 2011 | 66.53% | 11.52% | 3.27% | 13.85% |
| 2012 | 63.72% | 16.72% | 3.96% | 13.11% |
| 2013 | 70.54% | 12.27% | 4.13% | 9.40% |
| 2014 | 64.69% | 12.65% | 2.92% | 16.06% |
| 2015 | 67.45% | 11.16% | 3.02% | 15.11% |
| 2016 | 63.26% | 15.13% | 6.20% | 11.66% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 11.42% | 3.83% | 8.77% |
| 2018 | 69.51% | 9.63% | 4.32% | 13.24% |
| 2019 | 69.09% | 10.97% | 3.64% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 71.24% | 5.33% | 4.07% | 13.29% |
| 2021 | 63.73% | 6.13% | 8.31% | 13.55% |
Feeder catcher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino feeder catchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american feeder catchers have the lowest average salary at $29,271.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,710 |
| White | $33,059 |
| Black or African American | $29,271 |
| Asian | $32,982 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,230 |
Feeder catcher age breakdown
The average age of feeder catchers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the feeder catcher population.
Feeder catcher age breakdown
| Feeder Catcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Feeder catcher educational attainment
The most common degree for feeder catchers is high school diploma, with 68% of feeder catchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 68%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Feeder catchers by degree level
| Feeder catcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 68% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Feeder catcher employment statistics
Company size where feeder catchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where feeder catchers work.
Feeder catcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Feeder catcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for feeder catchers are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Feeder catcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Feeder catcher turnover and employment statistics
Feeder catcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for feeder catchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Feeder catcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Feeder catcher 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 feeder catcher tenure
The average feeder catcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 feeder catchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Feeder catcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Feeder catcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of feeder catchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | 3.85% | 229,051 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Cesspool Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,476 |
| Fly Worker | 4.67% | 22,328 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | - |
Similar feeder catcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | 3.85% | 229,051 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Cesspool Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,476 |
| Fly Worker | 4.67% | 22,328 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
Foreign languages spoken by feeder catchers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Feeder catcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
