Fruit sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Fruit sorter demographics by:
Fruit sorter gender statistics
64.3% of fruit sorters are women and 35.7% of fruit sorters are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Fruit sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Fruit sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,254
Female income
$26,856
Fruit sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fruit sorter positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of fruit sorters are female.
Fruit sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.42% | 70.58% |
| 2011 | 31.95% | 68.05% |
| 2012 | 28.86% | 71.14% |
| 2013 | 29.49% | 70.51% |
| 2014 | 29.34% | 70.66% |
| 2015 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2016 | 29.35% | 70.65% |
| 2017 | 31.00% | 69.00% |
| 2018 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2019 | 27.66% | 72.34% |
| 2020 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2021 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
Fruit sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared fruit sorters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Fruit Sorter | 36% | 64% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Fruit sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fruit sorters is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 43.6% of all fruit sorters. Comparatively, 42.8% of fruit sorters are White and 7.3% of fruit sorters are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 43.6%
- White, 42.8%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Fruit sorter race
| Fruit sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.6% |
| White | 42.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Fruit sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how fruit sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fruit sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.64% | 6.67% | 3.44% | 46.74% |
| 2011 | 40.30% | 8.55% | 4.44% | 45.34% |
| 2012 | 41.14% | 7.67% | 2.47% | 47.55% |
| 2013 | 40.86% | 7.38% | 3.38% | 46.87% |
| 2014 | 43.51% | 8.59% | 3.11% | 43.36% |
| 2015 | 38.95% | 7.75% | 2.96% | 48.56% |
| 2016 | 42.23% | 6.41% | 3.13% | 46.75% |
| 2017 | 43.58% | 7.02% | 3.27% | 43.67% |
| 2018 | 43.98% | 6.36% | 5.95% | 41.78% |
| 2019 | 43.57% | 7.63% | 3.41% | 43.97% |
| 2020 | 48.44% | 3.72% | 3.34% | 40.23% |
| 2021 | 42.82% | 7.34% | 2.67% | 43.58% |
Fruit sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, white fruit sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fruit sorters have the lowest average salary at $26,869.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,284 |
| White | $27,530 |
| Black or African American | $27,428 |
| Asian | $27,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,869 |
Average fruit sorter age
See how the average age of fruit sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Fruit sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 46 |
Fruit sorter age breakdown
The average age of fruit sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the fruit sorter population.
Fruit sorter age breakdown
| Fruit Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Fruit sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for fruit sorters is high school diploma, with 58% of fruit sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fruit sorters by degree level
| Fruit sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fruit sorter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,206 |
| No Education | $26,816 |
Fruit sorter employment statistics
Most fruit sorters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fruit sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fruit sorters work.
Fruit sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Fruit sorter jobs by company type
Employees with the fruit sorter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fruit sorters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fruit sorter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 5% |
Fruit sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for fruit sorters are manufacturing, retail and agriculture.
Fruit sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Fruit sorter turnover and employment statistics
Fruit sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fruit sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fruit sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fruit sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.77% |
| 2011 | 22.56% |
| 2012 | 24.31% |
| 2013 | 21.89% |
| 2014 | 18.01% |
| 2015 | 18.61% |
| 2016 | 18.42% |
| 2017 | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 14.57% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 14.14% |
Average fruit sorter tenure
The average fruit sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 fruit sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Fruit sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 81% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Foreign languages spoken by fruit sorters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fruit sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |