Flow worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Flow worker gender statistics
40.2% of flow workers are women and 59.8% of flow workers are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Flow worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Flow worker gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,548
Female income
$28,378
Flow worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flow worker positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of flow workers are female.
Flow worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 27.88% |
| 2012 | 80.10% | 19.90% |
| 2013 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2014 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2015 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2016 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2017 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2018 | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 2019 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2020 | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 2021 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
Flow worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared flow workers 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% |
| Flow Worker | 60% | 40% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Flow worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flow workers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all flow workers. Comparatively, 17.4% of flow workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of flow workers are Unknown.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Unknown, 8.4%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Flow worker race
| Flow worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Flow worker race and ethnicity over time
See how flow worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flow worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.31% | 12.94% | 4.27% | 11.62% |
| 2011 | 67.77% | 11.26% | 2.22% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 70.31% | 9.13% | 3.00% | 13.63% |
| 2013 | 64.55% | 10.62% | 5.16% | 17.06% |
| 2014 | 66.15% | 9.29% | 5.36% | 17.07% |
| 2015 | 62.20% | 10.80% | 2.77% | 19.72% |
| 2016 | 64.26% | 17.71% | 4.87% | 9.61% |
| 2017 | 65.43% | 6.65% | 7.12% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 68.19% | 11.86% | 2.18% | 13.90% |
| 2019 | 65.46% | 13.45% | 2.19% | 14.76% |
| 2020 | 67.48% | 7.21% | 3.25% | 18.43% |
| 2021 | 63.09% | 4.54% | 5.01% | 17.41% |
Flow worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flow workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flow workers have the lowest average salary at $31,551.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,583 |
| White | $33,434 |
| Black or African American | $31,551 |
| Asian | $34,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,107 |
Flow worker age breakdown
The average age of flow workers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the flow worker population.
Flow worker age breakdown
| Flow Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Flow worker educational attainment
The most common degree for flow workers is bachelor's degree, with 36% of flow workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Flow workers by degree level
| Flow worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Flow worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flow workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,865 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, flow workers earn a median annual income of $34,854 compared to $32,425 for flow workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,865 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,358 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,854 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,425 |
Flow worker employment statistics
Company size where flow workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flow workers work.
Flow worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Flow worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for flow workers are retail, finance and manufacturing.
Flow worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 34% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Flow worker turnover and employment statistics
Flow worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flow workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flow worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flow worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 7.32% |
Average flow worker tenure
The average flow worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 flow workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flow worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Flow worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flow workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tip Length Checker | 4.47% | 6,895 |
| Bundling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Commercial Baker Helper | 8.89% | 45,651 |
| Flow Worker | 9.57% | - |
| Photo Print Specialist | 15.21% | 837 |
Similar flow worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tip Length Checker | 4.47% | 6,895 |
| Bundling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Commercial Baker Helper | 8.89% | 45,651 |
| Photo Print Specialist | 15.21% | 837 |
Foreign languages spoken by flow workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Flow worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |