Fruit packer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Fruit packer demographics by:
Fruit packer gender statistics
64.1% of fruit packers are women and 35.9% of fruit packers are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Fruit packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Fruit packer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,623
Female income
$28,811
Fruit packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fruit packer positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of fruit packers are female.
Fruit packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2011 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2012 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2013 | 34.17% | 65.83% |
| 2014 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 2015 | 34.59% | 65.41% |
| 2016 | 34.54% | 65.46% |
| 2017 | 36.17% | 63.83% |
| 2018 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2019 | 35.78% | 64.22% |
| 2020 | 35.93% | 64.07% |
| 2021 | 35.89% | 64.11% |
Fruit packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fruit 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% |
| Fruit Packer | 36% | 64% |
| 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%
Fruit packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fruit packers is White, which makes up 41.6% of all fruit packers. Comparatively, 40.2% of fruit packers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of fruit packers are Asian.
- White, 41.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 40.2%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Fruit packer race
| Fruit packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 41.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.2% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Fruit packer race and ethnicity over time
See how fruit packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fruit packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.75% | 4.16% | 4.66% | 40.13% |
| 2011 | 48.79% | 5.11% | 4.66% | 38.97% |
| 2012 | 48.67% | 6.82% | 4.26% | 37.61% |
| 2013 | 48.71% | 6.11% | 5.01% | 37.30% |
| 2014 | 47.64% | 6.64% | 5.11% | 37.91% |
| 2015 | 46.16% | 6.79% | 5.59% | 38.88% |
| 2016 | 46.43% | 6.24% | 5.59% | 38.90% |
| 2017 | 46.99% | 6.12% | 5.88% | 37.85% |
| 2018 | 45.84% | 6.70% | 6.23% | 38.08% |
| 2019 | 47.72% | 7.05% | 5.48% | 36.36% |
| 2020 | 44.93% | 7.04% | 6.20% | 37.81% |
| 2021 | 41.65% | 6.48% | 6.95% | 40.15% |
Fruit packer wage gap by race
According to our data, white fruit packers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fruit packers have the lowest average salary at $29,105.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,772 |
| White | $29,905 |
| Black or African American | $29,457 |
| Asian | $29,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,105 |
Average fruit packer age
See how the average age of fruit packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Fruit 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 |
Fruit packer age breakdown
The average age of fruit packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the fruit packer population.
Fruit packer age breakdown
| Fruit Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Fruit packer educational attainment
The most common degree for fruit packers is high school diploma, with 61% of fruit packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fruit packers by degree level
| Fruit packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Fruit packer jobs you might like
Fruit packer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fruit packers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,019 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, fruit packers earn a median annual income of $29,863 compared to $29,748 for fruit packers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,748 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,019 |
Fruit packer employment statistics
Most fruit packers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fruit packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fruit packers work.
Fruit packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Fruit packer jobs by company type
Employees with the fruit packer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fruit packers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fruit packer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 3% |
Fruit packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fruit packers are manufacturing, retail and agriculture.
Fruit packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Agriculture | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Fruit packer turnover and employment statistics
Fruit packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fruit packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fruit packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fruit 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 fruit packer tenure
The average fruit packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 249 fruit packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fruit packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 67% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Fruit packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fruit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Metal Crane Operator | 1.94% | 28,906 |
| Shipping Operator | 3.85% | 75,710 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Tower Cleaner | 4.59% | 36,684 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Fruit Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Slab Puller | 10.43% | 240 |
Similar fruit packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Metal Crane Operator | 1.94% | 28,906 |
| Shipping Operator | 3.85% | 75,710 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Tower Cleaner | 4.59% | 36,684 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Slab Puller | 10.43% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by fruit packers
The most common foreign language among fruit packers is Spanish at 84.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 5.3% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 84.2%
- Korean, 5.3%
- Nepali, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
Fruit packer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 84.2% |
| Korean | 5.3% |
| Nepali | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |