Furnace helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Furnace helper demographics by:
Furnace helper gender statistics
2.3% of furnace helpers are women and 97.7% of furnace helpers are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Furnace helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Furnace helper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,517
Female income
$34,203
Furnace helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in furnace helper positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of furnace helpers are female.
Furnace helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2011 | 98.89% | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 98.35% | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 98.68% | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2019 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
Furnace helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared furnace helpers 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% |
| Furnace Helper | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Furnace helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among furnace helpers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all furnace helpers. Comparatively, 14.1% of furnace helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of furnace helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Furnace helper race
| Furnace helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Furnace helper race and ethnicity over time
See how furnace helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Furnace helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.02% | 12.57% | 3.27% | 13.81% |
| 2011 | 65.68% | 14.27% | 4.75% | 11.81% |
| 2012 | 69.08% | 11.74% | 4.15% | 10.92% |
| 2013 | 67.56% | 10.72% | 4.46% | 14.44% |
| 2014 | 68.02% | 11.93% | 6.03% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 65.57% | 10.40% | 5.12% | 15.97% |
| 2016 | 65.95% | 12.42% | 4.79% | 13.19% |
| 2017 | 66.88% | 14.19% | 4.43% | 11.56% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 10.74% | 3.46% | 12.86% |
| 2019 | 72.12% | 11.40% | 5.20% | 8.13% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 8.92% | 2.82% | 9.77% |
| 2021 | 64.59% | 11.87% | 4.86% | 14.12% |
Furnace helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white furnace helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american furnace helpers have the lowest average salary at $34,779.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,038 |
| White | $36,565 |
| Black or African American | $34,779 |
| Asian | $35,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,474 |
Average furnace helper age
See how the average age of furnace helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Furnace helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Furnace helper age breakdown
The average age of furnace helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the furnace helper population.
Furnace helper age breakdown
| Furnace Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Furnace helper educational attainment
The most common degree for furnace helpers is high school diploma, with 58% of furnace helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Furnace helpers by degree level
| Furnace helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Furnace helper employment statistics
Company size where furnace helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where furnace helpers work.
Furnace helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Furnace helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for furnace helpers are manufacturing, professional and hospitality.
Furnace helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Furnace helper turnover and employment statistics
Furnace helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for furnace helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Furnace helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Furnace helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average furnace helper tenure
The average furnace helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 furnace helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Furnace helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Furnace helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of furnace helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Loading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,537 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Salt Maker | 8.41% | 6,976 |
| Furnace Helper | 8.89% | - |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Similar furnace helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Loading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,537 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Salt Maker | 8.41% | 6,976 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Foreign languages spoken by furnace helpers
The most common foreign language among furnace helpers is Albanian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Albanian, 33.3%
- Italian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Furnace helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Albanian | 33.3% |
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |