Gatherer demographics and statistics in the US
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Gatherer gender statistics
36.6% of gatherers are women and 63.4% of gatherers are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Gatherer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Gatherer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,984
Female income
$31,988
Gatherer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gatherer positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of gatherers are female.
Gatherer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2011 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2012 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2013 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2014 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2015 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2016 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2017 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2018 | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 2019 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2021 | 63.41% | 36.59% |
Gatherer related jobs gender ratio
We compared gatherers 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% |
| Gatherer | 63% | 37% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Gatherer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gatherers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all gatherers. Comparatively, 17.3% of gatherers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of gatherers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Gatherer race
| Gatherer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Gatherer race and ethnicity over time
See how gatherer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gatherer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.22% | 9.91% | 6.90% | 15.68% |
| 2011 | 65.89% | 10.06% | 6.83% | 14.80% |
| 2012 | 64.57% | 10.02% | 6.91% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 65.79% | 9.50% | 6.75% | 15.67% |
| 2014 | 65.05% | 9.49% | 6.68% | 16.23% |
| 2015 | 65.90% | 9.48% | 6.96% | 15.18% |
| 2016 | 64.77% | 9.55% | 6.96% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 63.79% | 10.19% | 7.09% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 65.30% | 9.17% | 7.25% | 15.73% |
| 2019 | 66.58% | 8.76% | 7.00% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 63.78% | 8.77% | 7.96% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 8.67% | 7.97% | 17.29% |
Gatherer wage gap by race
According to our data, white gatherers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gatherers have the lowest average salary at $35,515.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,895 |
| White | $38,829 |
| Black or African American | $35,515 |
| Asian | $36,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,303 |
Average gatherer age
See how the average age of gatherers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gatherer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Gatherer age breakdown
The average age of gatherers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the gatherer population.
Gatherer age breakdown
| Gatherer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Gatherer educational attainment
The most common degree for gatherers is high school diploma, with 36% of gatherers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Gatherers by degree level
| Gatherer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Gatherer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gatherers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,098 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gatherers earn a median annual income of $37,666 compared to $36,766 for gatherers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,098 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,618 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,666 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,766 |
Gatherer turnover and employment statistics
Gatherer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gatherers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gatherer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gatherer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average gatherer tenure
The average gatherer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 gatherers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gatherer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Gatherer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gatherers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Shader | 4.47% | 65 |
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Gatherer | 4.90% | - |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Iron Molder Helper | 8.89% | 13,764 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Similar gatherer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Shader | 4.47% | 65 |
| Bottle Labeler | 4.75% | 72 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Iron Molder Helper | 8.89% | 13,764 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Foreign languages spoken by gatherers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
Gatherer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
