Freezer worker demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Freezer worker demographics by:
Freezer worker gender statistics
9.8% of freezer workers are women and 90.2% of freezer workers are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Freezer worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Freezer worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,924
Female income
$33,415
Freezer worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freezer worker positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of freezer workers are female.
Freezer worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2012 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2013 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2016 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2017 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2018 | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2021 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
Freezer worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared freezer workers 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% |
| Freezer Worker | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Freezer worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freezer workers is White, which makes up 56.8% of all freezer workers. Comparatively, 19.4% of freezer workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of freezer workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Freezer worker race
| Freezer worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Freezer worker race and ethnicity over time
See how freezer worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freezer worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.19% | 11.07% | 3.92% | 15.63% |
| 2011 | 64.32% | 12.50% | 3.96% | 15.68% |
| 2012 | 65.20% | 11.81% | 3.89% | 15.64% |
| 2013 | 65.48% | 11.26% | 4.02% | 15.63% |
| 2014 | 64.14% | 11.94% | 4.07% | 16.31% |
| 2015 | 63.60% | 11.48% | 4.05% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 63.74% | 11.27% | 4.15% | 17.11% |
| 2017 | 63.38% | 11.07% | 4.57% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 64.48% | 10.88% | 4.30% | 16.52% |
| 2019 | 63.05% | 11.13% | 4.51% | 17.48% |
| 2020 | 59.30% | 12.09% | 5.09% | 17.52% |
| 2021 | 56.80% | 11.62% | 5.55% | 19.38% |
Freezer worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,841 |
| White | $35,312 |
| Black or African American | $34,514 |
| Asian | $34,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,010 |
Average freezer worker age
See how the average age of freezer workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Freezer worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Freezer worker age breakdown
The average age of freezer workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the freezer worker population.
Freezer worker age breakdown
| Freezer Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Freezer worker educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Freezer workers by degree level
| Freezer worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
Freezer worker jobs you might like
Freezer worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,758 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,158 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,375 |
Freezer worker employment statistics
Company size where freezer workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freezer workers work.
Freezer worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Freezer worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for freezer workers are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.
Freezer worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Freezer worker turnover and employment statistics
Freezer worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freezer workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freezer worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freezer worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average freezer worker tenure
The average freezer worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 538 freezer workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Freezer worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Freezer worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freezer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Operator | 1.94% | 30,992 |
| Torch Operator | 3.85% | 42,306 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Washer | 4.59% | 37,789 |
| Freezer Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Bag Sealer | 6.68% | 3,314 |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | 546 |
Similar freezer worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Operator | 1.94% | 30,992 |
| Torch Operator | 3.85% | 42,306 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Washer | 4.59% | 37,789 |
| Bag Sealer | 6.68% | 3,314 |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | 546 |
Foreign languages spoken by freezer workers
- Spanish, 92.3%
- German, 7.7%
Freezer worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 92.3% |
| German | 7.7% |
