First leveler demographics and statistics in the US
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First leveler gender statistics
26.4% of first levelers are women and 73.6% of first levelers are men.
- Male, 73.6%
- Female, 26.4%
First leveler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.6% |
| Female | 26.4% |
First leveler gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$139,659
Female income
$125,977
First leveler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in first leveler positions over time. Currently, 26.4% of first levelers are female.
First leveler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2011 | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 2012 | 57.97% | 42.03% |
| 2013 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2014 | 62.21% | 37.79% |
| 2015 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2016 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2017 | 54.07% | 45.93% |
| 2018 | 77.88% | 22.12% |
| 2019 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2020 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2021 | 73.64% | 26.36% |
First leveler related jobs gender ratio
We compared first levelers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| First Leveler | 74% | 26% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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First leveler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among first levelers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all first levelers. Comparatively, 12.1% of first levelers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of first levelers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
First leveler race
| First leveler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
First leveler race and ethnicity over time
See how first leveler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
First leveler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.07% | 6.84% | 2.56% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 72.61% | 12.81% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2012 | 71.45% | 11.61% | 6.25% | 8.04% |
| 2013 | 75.74% | 6.62% | 2.21% | 13.24% |
| 2014 | 76.18% | 7.71% | 2.60% | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 72.68% | 14.18% | 3.55% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 75.00% | 13.71% | 0.81% | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 8.63% | 0.72% | 11.51% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
First leveler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian first levelers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino first levelers have the lowest average salary at $131,411.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $143,193 |
| White | $136,218 |
| Black or African American | $143,241 |
| Asian | $144,705 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $131,411 |
Average first leveler age
See how the average age of first levelers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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First leveler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
First leveler age breakdown
The average age of first levelers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the first leveler population.
First leveler age breakdown
| First Leveler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
First leveler educational attainment
The most common degree for first levelers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of first levelers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
First levelers by degree level
| First leveler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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First leveler employment statistics
Most first levelers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where first levelers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where first levelers work.
First leveler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
First leveler jobs by company type
Employees with the first leveler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most first levelers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
First leveler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 2% |
First leveler jobs by industry
The most common industries for first levelers are technology, finance and media.
First leveler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
First leveler turnover and employment statistics
First leveler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for first levelers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
First leveler unemployment rate by year
| Year | First leveler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.63% |
| 2011 | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 8.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 8.65% |
| 2016 | 9.35% |
| 2017 | 6.14% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average first leveler tenure
The average first leveler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 first levelers resumes in Zippia's database.
First leveler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
First leveler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of first levelers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roller Seam Welder | 2.57% | 7,693 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Automatic Glove Former | 3.20% | 141 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| First Leveler | 3.27% | - |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Band Saw Filer | 6.48% | 1,132 |
Similar first leveler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Roller Seam Welder | 2.57% | 7,693 |
| Mold Maker | 2.99% | 13,896 |
| Automatic Glove Former | 3.20% | 141 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| Milling Machine Operator | 5.87% | 68,170 |
| Band Saw Filer | 6.48% | 1,132 |
Foreign languages spoken by first levelers
- French, 100.0%
First leveler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |