Fifth hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Fifth hand gender statistics
2.4% of fifth hands are women and 97.6% of fifth hands are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Fifth hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Fifth hand gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,724
Female income
$41,614
Fifth hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fifth hand positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of fifth hands are female.
Fifth hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2011 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2012 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2013 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2014 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2015 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2017 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
Fifth hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared fifth 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% |
| Fifth Hand | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Fifth hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fifth hands is White, which makes up 58.3% of all fifth hands. Comparatively, 19.2% of fifth hands are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of fifth hands are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fifth hand race
| Fifth hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fifth hand race and ethnicity over time
See how fifth hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fifth hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Fifth hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white fifth hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fifth hands have the lowest average salary at $45,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,832 |
| White | $49,968 |
| Black or African American | $45,933 |
| Asian | $47,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,894 |
Average fifth hand age
See how the average age of fifth hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fifth 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 |
Fifth hand age breakdown
The average age of fifth hands is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the fifth hand population.
Fifth hand age breakdown
| Fifth Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Fifth hand educational attainment
The most common degree for fifth hands is high school diploma, with 43% of fifth hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fifth hands by degree level
| Fifth hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fifth hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fifth hands with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,721 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fifth hands earn a median annual income of $48,555 compared to $47,458 for fifth hands with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,721 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,555 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,458 |
Fifth hand employment statistics
Company size where fifth hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fifth hands work.
Fifth hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Fifth hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for fifth hands are media, manufacturing and transportation.
Fifth hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Media | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Fifth hand turnover and employment statistics
Fifth hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fifth hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fifth hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fifth 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 fifth hand tenure
The average fifth hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 fifth hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Fifth hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Fifth hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fifth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Webbing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,566 |
| Bread Wrapper | 4.75% | 1,052 |
| Fifth Hand | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Machine Binder Stripper | 8.41% | 30,350 |
| Blow Pit Helper | 8.89% | 13,508 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Similar fifth hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Webbing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,566 |
| Bread Wrapper | 4.75% | 1,052 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Machine Binder Stripper | 8.41% | 30,350 |
| Blow Pit Helper | 8.89% | 13,508 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |