Food packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Food packer demographics by:
Food packer gender statistics
54.9% of food packers are women and 45.1% of food packers are men.
- Female, 54.9%
- Male, 45.1%
Food packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% |
| Male | 45.1% |
Food packer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,869
Female income
$28,071
Food packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food packer positions over time. Currently, 54.9% of food packers are female.
Food packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2011 | 45.14% | 54.86% |
| 2012 | 40.07% | 59.93% |
| 2013 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
| 2014 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
| 2015 | 43.70% | 56.30% |
| 2016 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
| 2017 | 45.40% | 54.60% |
| 2018 | 43.87% | 56.13% |
| 2019 | 44.98% | 55.02% |
| 2020 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2021 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
Food packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared food packers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Food Packer | 45% | 55% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Food packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food packers is White, which makes up 53.3% of all food packers. Comparatively, 21.8% of food packers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of food packers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Food packer race
| Food packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Food packer race and ethnicity over time
See how food packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.37% | 10.33% | 5.63% | 21.79% |
| 2011 | 60.41% | 11.28% | 5.63% | 20.63% |
| 2012 | 60.29% | 12.99% | 5.23% | 19.27% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 12.28% | 5.98% | 18.96% |
| 2014 | 59.26% | 12.81% | 6.08% | 19.57% |
| 2015 | 57.78% | 12.96% | 6.56% | 20.54% |
| 2016 | 58.05% | 12.41% | 6.56% | 20.56% |
| 2017 | 58.61% | 12.29% | 6.85% | 19.51% |
| 2018 | 57.46% | 12.87% | 7.20% | 19.74% |
| 2019 | 59.34% | 13.22% | 6.45% | 18.02% |
| 2020 | 56.54% | 13.21% | 7.17% | 19.47% |
| 2021 | 53.27% | 12.65% | 7.93% | 21.81% |
Food packer wage gap by race
According to our data, white food packers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food packers have the lowest average salary at $28,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,016 |
| White | $29,147 |
| Black or African American | $28,706 |
| Asian | $29,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,361 |
Average food packer age
See how the average age of food packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food packer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Food packer age breakdown
The average age of food packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the food packer population.
Food packer age breakdown
| Food Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Food packer educational attainment
The most common degree for food packers is high school diploma, with 51% of food packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Food packers by degree level
| Food packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Food packer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food packers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,259 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, food packers earn a median annual income of $29,106 compared to $28,992 for food packers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,106 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,992 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,259 |
Food packer employment statistics
Most food packers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food packers work.
Food packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Food packer jobs by company type
Employees with the food packer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food packers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food packer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 6% |
Food packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for food packers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Food packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Food packer turnover and employment statistics
Food packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food packer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average food packer tenure
The average food packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 764 food packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Food packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food packers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Palletizer Operator | 3.85% | 57,887 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Car Cleaner | 4.59% | 41,909 |
| Hay Sorter | 4.67% | 18,445 |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Brake Lining Curer | 10.43% | 1,047 |
Similar food packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Palletizer Operator | 3.85% | 57,887 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Car Cleaner | 4.59% | 41,909 |
| Hay Sorter | 4.67% | 18,445 |
| Brake Lining Curer | 10.43% | 1,047 |
Foreign languages spoken by food packers
The most common foreign language among food packers is Spanish at 54.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.8% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 54.1%
- Chinese, 10.8%
- Mandarin, 8.1%
- German, 5.4%
- French, 5.4%
- Other, 16.2%
Food packer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.1% |
| Chinese | 10.8% |
| Mandarin | 8.1% |
| German | 5.4% |
| French | 5.4% |
| Other | 16.2% |
