Filler demographics and statistics in the US
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Filler gender statistics
37.2% of fillers are women and 62.8% of fillers are men.
- Male, 62.8%
- Female, 37.2%
Filler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.8% |
| Female | 37.2% |
Filler gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,825
Female income
$34,182
Filler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in filler positions over time. Currently, 37.2% of fillers are female.
Filler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2011 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2012 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2013 | 63.40% | 36.60% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2015 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2016 | 63.94% | 36.06% |
| 2017 | 63.98% | 36.02% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 35.61% |
| 2019 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| 2020 | 63.89% | 36.11% |
| 2021 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
Filler related jobs gender ratio
We compared fillers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Filler | 63% | 37% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Filler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fillers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all fillers. Comparatively, 19.4% of fillers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of fillers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Filler race
| Filler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Filler race and ethnicity over time
See how filler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Filler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.02% | 9.83% | 6.12% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 63.59% | 11.08% | 5.80% | 16.34% |
| 2012 | 63.67% | 11.06% | 5.79% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 64.41% | 10.74% | 5.89% | 16.13% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 10.91% | 5.93% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 64.04% | 10.41% | 6.15% | 16.14% |
| 2016 | 62.84% | 10.64% | 6.07% | 16.93% |
| 2017 | 62.95% | 10.44% | 6.09% | 17.20% |
| 2018 | 63.27% | 9.33% | 6.50% | 17.76% |
| 2019 | 62.61% | 9.49% | 6.32% | 17.72% |
| 2020 | 60.78% | 9.34% | 6.79% | 17.84% |
| 2021 | 59.23% | 8.58% | 6.65% | 19.38% |
Filler wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fillers have the lowest average salary at $34,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,636 |
| White | $34,724 |
| Black or African American | $34,733 |
| Asian | $34,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,158 |
Average filler age
See how the average age of fillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Filler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Filler age breakdown
The average age of fillers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the filler population.
Filler age breakdown
| Filler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Filler educational attainment
The most common degree for fillers is high school diploma, with 43% of fillers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Fillers by degree level
| Filler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Filler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fillers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,236 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fillers earn a median annual income of $35,870 compared to $34,841 for fillers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,236 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,870 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,841 |
Filler employment statistics
Most fillers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fillers work.
Filler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Filler jobs by company type
Employees with the filler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fillers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Filler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 0% |
Filler jobs by industry
The most common industries for fillers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Filler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Filler turnover and employment statistics
Filler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Filler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Filler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average filler tenure
The average filler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,715 fillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Filler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Filler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fillers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Filler | 6.40% | - |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Carry Out Clerk | 9.48% | 227,485 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Production Scheduler/Planner | 10.63% | 75,433 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Similar filler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Carry Out Clerk | 9.48% | 227,485 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Production Scheduler/Planner | 10.63% | 75,433 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Call Person | 17.25% | 45,355 |
Foreign languages spoken by fillers
The most common foreign language among fillers is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 69.6%
- French, 6.5%
- Tagalog, 4.3%
- Swedish, 2.2%
- Irish, 2.2%
- Other, 15.2%
Filler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.6% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Tagalog | 4.3% |
| Swedish | 2.2% |
| Irish | 2.2% |
| Other | 15.2% |
