Furniture packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Furniture packer gender statistics
23.8% of furniture packers are women and 76.2% of furniture packers are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Furniture packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Furniture packer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,879
Female income
$28,622
Furniture packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in furniture packer positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of furniture packers are female.
Furniture packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2011 | 80.85% | 19.15% |
| 2012 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2013 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2014 | 80.24% | 19.76% |
| 2015 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2016 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2017 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
| 2018 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
| 2019 | 77.02% | 22.98% |
| 2020 | 76.80% | 23.20% |
| 2021 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
Furniture packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared furniture 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% |
| Furniture Packer | 76% | 24% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Furniture packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among furniture packers is White, which makes up 54.4% of all furniture packers. Comparatively, 20.1% of furniture packers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of furniture packers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Furniture packer race
| Furniture packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Furniture packer race and ethnicity over time
See how furniture packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Furniture packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 14.59% | 2.52% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 61.89% | 16.03% | 2.55% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 15.34% | 2.49% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 63.05% | 14.79% | 2.62% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 61.71% | 15.46% | 2.66% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 15.01% | 2.64% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 14.80% | 2.74% | 17.85% |
| 2017 | 60.96% | 14.60% | 3.17% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 62.06% | 14.41% | 2.89% | 17.26% |
| 2019 | 60.62% | 14.66% | 3.10% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 56.87% | 15.61% | 3.68% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 54.37% | 15.14% | 4.14% | 20.12% |
Furniture packer wage gap by race
According to our data, white furniture packers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american furniture packers have the lowest average salary at $29,538.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,810 |
| White | $30,203 |
| Black or African American | $29,538 |
| Asian | $29,899 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,951 |
Average furniture packer age
See how the average age of furniture packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Furniture packer 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 |
Furniture packer age breakdown
The average age of furniture packers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the furniture packer population.
Furniture packer age breakdown
| Furniture Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Furniture packer educational attainment
The most common degree for furniture packers is high school diploma, with 36% of furniture packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 29%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Furniture packers by degree level
| Furniture packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Furniture packer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, furniture packers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, furniture packers earn a median annual income of $30,074 compared to $29,741 for furniture packers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,074 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,255 |
Furniture packer employment statistics
Company size where furniture packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where furniture packers work.
Furniture packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Furniture packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for furniture packers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Furniture packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
Furniture packer turnover and employment statistics
Furniture packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for furniture packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Furniture packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Furniture packer 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 furniture packer tenure
The average furniture packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 furniture packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Furniture packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Furniture packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of furniture 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Car Detailer | 4.59% | 11,302 |
| Furniture Packer | 4.67% | - |
| Hand Packager | 6.68% | 19,240 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 31,127 |
Similar furniture packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Car Detailer | 4.59% | 11,302 |
| Hand Packager | 6.68% | 19,240 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 31,127 |