Finer demographics and statistics in the US
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Finer gender statistics
41.7% of finers are women and 58.3% of finers are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Finer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Finer gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,187
Female income
$44,195
Finer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finer positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of finers are female.
Finer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 2011 | 56.92% | 43.08% |
| 2012 | 56.95% | 43.05% |
| 2013 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2014 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2015 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2016 | 58.34% | 41.66% |
| 2017 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2018 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 40.79% |
| 2020 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
Finer related jobs gender ratio
We compared finers 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% |
| Finer | 58% | 42% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Finer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all finers. Comparatively, 19.2% of finers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of finers 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%
Finer race
| Finer 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% |
Finer race and ethnicity over time
See how finer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finer 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% |
Finer wage gap by race
According to our data, white finers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american finers have the lowest average salary at $52,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,493 |
| White | $60,897 |
| Black or African American | $52,544 |
| Asian | $54,914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,485 |
Average finer age
See how the average age of finers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finer 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 |
Finer age breakdown
The average age of finers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the finer population.
Finer age breakdown
| Finer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Finer educational attainment
The most common degree for finers is high school diploma, with 40% of finers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 7%
Finers by degree level
| Finer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 7% |
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Finer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, finers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,896 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, finers earn a median annual income of $57,911 compared to $55,638 for finers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,896 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,983 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,638 |
Finer employment statistics
Finer jobs by company type
Employees with the finer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finers prefer to work at public companies over education companies.
Finer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 29% |
Finer turnover and employment statistics
Finer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finer 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 finer tenure
The average finer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 finers resumes in Zippia's database.
Finer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Finer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Garment Inspector | 4.47% | 16,952 |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Finer | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Hydrochloric Acid Operator | 8.41% | 27,526 |
| Riveter Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Similar finer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Garment Inspector | 4.47% | 16,952 |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Hydrochloric Acid Operator | 8.41% | 27,526 |
| Riveter Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |