Folder demographics and statistics in the US
Folder demographics research summary. Zippia estimates folder demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our folder estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about folders after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,967 folders currently employed in the United States.
- 73.5% of all folders are women, while 26.5% are men.
- The average folder age is 49 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of folders is White (62.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.6%), Asian (8.7%) and Black or African American (8.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 87% of what men earned.
- 8% of all folders are LGBT.
- Folders are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Folder demographics by:
Folder gender statistics
73.5% of folders are women and 26.5% of folders are men.
- Female, 73.5%
- Male, 26.5%
Folder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.5% |
| Male | 26.5% |
Folder gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,460
Female income
$30,005
Folder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in folder positions over time. Currently, 73.5% of folders are female.
Folder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.43% | 82.57% |
| 2011 | 21.87% | 78.13% |
| 2012 | 23.42% | 76.58% |
| 2013 | 21.24% | 78.76% |
| 2014 | 27.50% | 72.50% |
| 2015 | 24.96% | 75.04% |
| 2016 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2017 | 26.08% | 73.92% |
| 2018 | 29.72% | 70.28% |
| 2019 | 25.12% | 74.88% |
| 2020 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
| 2021 | 26.53% | 73.47% |
Folder related jobs gender ratio
We compared folders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Folder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among folders is White, which makes up 62.3% of all folders. Comparatively, 15.6% of folders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of folders are Asian.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Folder race
| Folder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Folder race and ethnicity over time
See how folder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Folder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.42% | 11.49% | 4.64% | 15.97% |
| 2011 | 65.04% | 11.24% | 4.65% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 67.73% | 7.38% | 6.64% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 62.46% | 14.76% | 5.95% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 69.36% | 11.37% | 4.35% | 11.37% |
| 2015 | 71.91% | 11.89% | 2.55% | 11.89% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 9.13% | 4.85% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 64.95% | 8.77% | 6.15% | 16.42% |
| 2018 | 61.93% | 10.05% | 5.32% | 20.17% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 9.61% | 2.49% | 15.92% |
| 2020 | 69.62% | 8.28% | 2.89% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 62.32% | 8.65% | 8.70% | 15.61% |
Folder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian folders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american folders have the lowest average salary at $33,203.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,297 |
| White | $34,964 |
| Black or African American | $33,203 |
| Asian | $36,339 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,583 |
Folder age breakdown
The average age of folders is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the folder population.
Folder age breakdown
| Folder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Folder educational attainment
The most common degree for folders is high school diploma, with 52% of folders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Folders by degree level
| Folder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Folder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, folders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,719 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, folders earn a median annual income of $35,036 compared to $34,890 for folders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,036 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,719 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,890 |
Folder employment statistics
Most folders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where folders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where folders work.
Folder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Folder jobs by company type
Employees with the folder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most folders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Folder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 1% |
Folder jobs by industry
The most common industries for folders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Folder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Folder turnover and employment statistics
Folder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for folders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Folder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Folder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 4.60% |
| 2020 | 9.09% |
| 2021 | 8.45% |
Average folder tenure
The average folder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,020 folders resumes in Zippia's database.
Folder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Folder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of folders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Print Finisher | 3.81% | 2,493 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Folder | 7.70% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Plate Mounter | 20.58% | 156 |
Similar folder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Print Finisher | 3.81% | 2,493 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Plate Mounter | 20.58% | 156 |
Foreign languages spoken by folders
The most common foreign language among folders is Spanish at 67.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 6.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 67.7%
- Hmong, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Khmer, 3.2%
- Chinese, 3.2%
- Other, 16.2%
Folder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.7% |
| Hmong | 6.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Khmer | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.2% |
