Fruit cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Fruit cutter demographics by:
Fruit cutter gender statistics
60.9% of fruit cutters are women and 39.1% of fruit cutters are men.
- Female, 60.9%
- Male, 39.1%
Fruit cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.9% |
| Male | 39.1% |
Fruit cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,878
Female income
$30,594
Fruit cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fruit cutter positions over time. Currently, 60.9% of fruit cutters are female.
Fruit cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2011 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
| 2012 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2013 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
| 2014 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2015 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| 2016 | 41.95% | 58.05% |
| 2017 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2018 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2019 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2020 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2021 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
Fruit cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared fruit cutters 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% |
| Fruit Cutter | 39% | 61% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Fruit cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fruit cutters is White, which makes up 55.9% of all fruit cutters. Comparatively, 18.6% of fruit cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of fruit cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Fruit cutter race
| Fruit cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Fruit cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how fruit cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fruit cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 12.72% | 4.62% | 17.63% |
| 2011 | 58.84% | 15.51% | 4.79% | 18.35% |
| 2012 | 57.76% | 14.18% | 3.65% | 20.76% |
| 2013 | 60.79% | 13.27% | 4.24% | 19.04% |
| 2014 | 59.68% | 13.35% | 4.51% | 18.57% |
| 2015 | 59.87% | 13.68% | 3.81% | 18.35% |
| 2016 | 60.97% | 14.14% | 4.95% | 16.16% |
| 2017 | 63.91% | 11.93% | 4.14% | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 58.89% | 13.18% | 4.02% | 20.77% |
| 2019 | 59.94% | 12.96% | 4.42% | 19.57% |
| 2020 | 64.30% | 13.82% | 4.28% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 55.94% | 13.95% | 6.27% | 18.59% |
Fruit cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white fruit cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fruit cutters have the lowest average salary at $31,588.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,588 |
| White | $36,234 |
| Black or African American | $34,094 |
| Asian | $32,176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,541 |
Average fruit cutter age
See how the average age of fruit cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fruit cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Fruit cutter age breakdown
The average age of fruit cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the fruit cutter population.
Fruit cutter age breakdown
| Fruit Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Fruit cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for fruit cutters is high school diploma, with 46% of fruit cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Fruit cutters by degree level
| Fruit cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Fruit cutter employment statistics
Company size where fruit cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fruit cutters work.
Fruit cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Fruit cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for fruit cutters are retail, hospitality and health care.
Fruit cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 65% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Fruit cutter turnover and employment statistics
Fruit cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fruit cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fruit cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fruit cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average fruit cutter tenure
The average fruit cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 fruit cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Fruit cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Fruit cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fruit cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upholstery Covers Inspector | 4.47% | 16,601 |
| Packaging Specialist | 4.75% | 28,604 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Air And Water Filler | 8.89% | 14,019 |
| Fruit Cutter | 10.16% | - |
| Photographic Process Worker | 15.21% | 41,908 |
Similar fruit cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Upholstery Covers Inspector | 4.47% | 16,601 |
| Packaging Specialist | 4.75% | 28,604 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Air And Water Filler | 8.89% | 14,019 |
| Photographic Process Worker | 15.21% | 41,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by fruit cutters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fruit cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |