Gift wrapper demographics and statistics in the US
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Gift wrapper gender statistics
88.1% of gift wrappers are women and 11.9% of gift wrappers are men.
- Female, 88.1%
- Male, 11.9%
Gift wrapper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.1% |
| Male | 11.9% |
Gift wrapper gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,874
Female income
$26,610
Gift wrapper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gift wrapper positions over time. Currently, 88.1% of gift wrappers are female.
Gift wrapper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.24% | 89.76% |
| 2011 | 11.91% | 88.09% |
| 2012 | 9.89% | 90.11% |
| 2013 | 11.12% | 88.88% |
| 2014 | 10.55% | 89.45% |
| 2015 | 11.31% | 88.69% |
| 2016 | 11.28% | 88.72% |
| 2017 | 12.02% | 87.98% |
| 2018 | 11.38% | 88.62% |
| 2019 | 11.84% | 88.16% |
| 2020 | 11.91% | 88.09% |
| 2021 | 11.89% | 88.11% |
Gift wrapper related jobs gender ratio
We compared gift wrappers 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% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Gift wrapper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gift wrappers is White, which makes up 54.4% of all gift wrappers. Comparatively, 20.2% of gift wrappers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of gift wrappers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Gift wrapper race
| Gift wrapper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Gift wrapper race and ethnicity over time
See how gift wrapper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gift wrapper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.54% | 10.83% | 5.55% | 20.22% |
| 2011 | 61.58% | 11.77% | 5.55% | 19.06% |
| 2012 | 61.46% | 13.49% | 5.15% | 17.70% |
| 2013 | 61.50% | 12.77% | 5.90% | 17.39% |
| 2014 | 60.43% | 13.30% | 6.00% | 18.00% |
| 2015 | 58.95% | 13.45% | 6.48% | 18.97% |
| 2016 | 59.22% | 12.91% | 6.48% | 18.99% |
| 2017 | 59.78% | 12.78% | 6.77% | 17.93% |
| 2018 | 58.63% | 13.37% | 7.11% | 18.16% |
| 2019 | 60.51% | 13.72% | 6.37% | 16.45% |
| 2020 | 57.71% | 13.70% | 7.09% | 17.89% |
| 2021 | 54.44% | 13.14% | 7.84% | 20.24% |
Gift wrapper wage gap by race
According to our data, white gift wrappers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gift wrappers have the lowest average salary at $27,066.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,109 |
| White | $28,318 |
| Black or African American | $27,614 |
| Asian | $28,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,066 |
Average gift wrapper age
See how the average age of gift wrappers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gift wrapper 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 |
Gift wrapper age breakdown
The average age of gift wrappers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the gift wrapper population.
Gift wrapper age breakdown
| Gift Wrapper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Gift wrapper educational attainment
The most common degree for gift wrappers is high school diploma, with 43% of gift wrappers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Gift wrappers by degree level
| Gift wrapper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Gift wrapper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gift wrappers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,499 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, gift wrappers earn a median annual income of $28,252 compared to $28,070 for gift wrappers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,252 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,070 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,499 |
Gift wrapper employment statistics
Most gift wrappers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where gift wrappers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gift wrappers work.
Gift wrapper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Gift wrapper jobs by company type
Employees with the gift wrapper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gift wrappers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gift wrapper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 71% |
Gift wrapper jobs by industry
The most common industries for gift wrappers are retail, professional and technology.
Gift wrapper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 39% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Gift wrapper turnover and employment statistics
Gift wrapper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gift wrappers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gift wrapper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gift wrapper 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 gift wrapper tenure
The average gift wrapper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 820 gift wrappers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gift wrapper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 68% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Gift wrapper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gift wrappers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Loader/Driver | 3.85% | 137,815 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Mold Sheet Cleaner | 4.59% | 38,147 |
| Bridge Gang Worker | 4.67% | 23,041 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | - |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar gift wrapper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Loader/Driver | 3.85% | 137,815 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Mold Sheet Cleaner | 4.59% | 38,147 |
| Bridge Gang Worker | 4.67% | 23,041 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by gift wrappers
The most common foreign language among gift wrappers is Spanish at 67.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 67.7%
- French, 12.9%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Romanian, 3.2%
- Tagalog, 3.2%
- Other, 6.5%
Gift wrapper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.7% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Romanian | 3.2% |
| Tagalog | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.5% |
