Glass handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Glass handler gender statistics
10.6% of glass handlers are women and 89.4% of glass handlers are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Glass handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Glass handler gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,898
Female income
$33,554
Glass handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in glass handler positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of glass handlers are female.
Glass handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2011 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2015 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2016 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2018 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2019 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
Glass handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared glass handlers 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% |
| Glass Handler | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Glass handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among glass handlers is White, which makes up 53.7% of all glass handlers. Comparatively, 21.9% of glass handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of glass handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Glass handler race
| Glass handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Glass handler race and ethnicity over time
See how glass handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Glass handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.10% | 12.10% | 3.62% | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 61.23% | 13.53% | 3.65% | 18.15% |
| 2012 | 62.11% | 12.84% | 3.59% | 18.11% |
| 2013 | 62.39% | 12.29% | 3.71% | 18.10% |
| 2014 | 61.05% | 12.97% | 3.76% | 18.78% |
| 2015 | 60.51% | 12.51% | 3.74% | 19.63% |
| 2016 | 60.65% | 12.31% | 3.84% | 19.59% |
| 2017 | 60.29% | 12.10% | 4.27% | 19.66% |
| 2018 | 61.39% | 11.92% | 3.99% | 19.00% |
| 2019 | 59.96% | 12.16% | 4.20% | 19.96% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 13.12% | 4.78% | 19.99% |
| 2021 | 53.70% | 12.65% | 5.24% | 21.86% |
Glass handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white glass handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american glass handlers have the lowest average salary at $34,533.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,824 |
| White | $35,243 |
| Black or African American | $34,533 |
| Asian | $34,919 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,975 |
Average glass handler age
See how the average age of glass handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Glass handler 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 |
Glass handler age breakdown
The average age of glass handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the glass handler population.
Glass handler age breakdown
| Glass Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Glass handler educational attainment
The most common degree for glass handlers is high school diploma, with 57% of glass handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Glass handlers by degree level
| Glass handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Glass handler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, glass handlers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,298 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, glass handlers earn a median annual income of $35,106 compared to $34,750 for glass handlers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,750 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,298 |
Glass handler employment statistics
Most glass handlers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where glass handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where glass handlers work.
Glass handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Glass handler jobs by company type
Employees with the glass handler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most glass handlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Glass handler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 1% |
Glass handler jobs by industry
The most common industries for glass handlers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Glass handler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Construction | 23% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Glass handler turnover and employment statistics
Glass handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for glass handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Glass handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Glass handler 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 glass handler tenure
The average glass handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 459 glass handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Glass handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Glass handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of glass handlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Material Handler/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 168,379 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Press Washer | 4.59% | 38,085 |
| Glass Handler | 4.67% | - |
| Grocery Store Bagger | 6.68% | 25,402 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar glass handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Material Handler/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 168,379 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Press Washer | 4.59% | 38,085 |
| Grocery Store Bagger | 6.68% | 25,402 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by glass handlers
- Spanish, 88.9%
- French, 11.1%
Glass handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| French | 11.1% |