Greaser demographics and statistics in the US
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Greaser gender statistics
2.5% of greasers are women and 97.5% of greasers are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Greaser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Greaser gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,180
Female income
$32,259
Greaser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in greaser positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of greasers are female.
Greaser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2018 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2021 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
Greaser related jobs gender ratio
We compared greasers 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% |
| Greaser | 98% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Greaser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among greasers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all greasers. Comparatively, 14.7% of greasers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of greasers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Greaser race
| Greaser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Greaser race and ethnicity over time
See how greaser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Greaser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.90% | 9.19% | 4.15% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 67.57% | 10.89% | 5.64% | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 70.96% | 8.36% | 5.03% | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 69.45% | 7.35% | 5.34% | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 69.91% | 8.55% | 6.91% | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 67.46% | 7.02% | 6.01% | 16.58% |
| 2016 | 67.83% | 9.04% | 5.67% | 13.80% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 10.82% | 5.31% | 12.17% |
| 2018 | 71.46% | 7.36% | 4.35% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 74.00% | 8.02% | 6.08% | 8.74% |
| 2020 | 72.45% | 5.54% | 3.70% | 10.38% |
| 2021 | 66.48% | 8.49% | 5.74% | 14.72% |
Greaser wage gap by race
According to our data, white greasers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american greasers have the lowest average salary at $32,664.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,845 |
| White | $33,907 |
| Black or African American | $32,664 |
| Asian | $33,347 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,150 |
Average greaser age
See how the average age of greasers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Greaser 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 |
Greaser age breakdown
The average age of greasers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the greaser population.
Greaser age breakdown
| Greaser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Greaser educational attainment
The most common degree for greasers is high school diploma, with 59% of greasers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Greasers by degree level
| Greaser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Greaser employment statistics
Company size where greasers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where greasers work.
Greaser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Greaser turnover and employment statistics
Greaser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for greasers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Greaser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Greaser 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 greaser tenure
The average greaser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 greasers resumes in Zippia's database.
Greaser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Greaser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of greasers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Process Inspector | 4.47% | 39,063 |
| Roll Finisher | 4.75% | 2,693 |
| Prescription Eyeglass Maker | 5.24% | 7,127 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Vacuum Pan Operator | 8.41% | 25,788 |
| Greaser | 8.89% | - |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Similar greaser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Process Inspector | 4.47% | 39,063 |
| Roll Finisher | 4.75% | 2,693 |
| Prescription Eyeglass Maker | 5.24% | 7,127 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Vacuum Pan Operator | 8.41% | 25,788 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |