Grocery packer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Grocery packer demographics by:
Grocery packer gender statistics
21.4% of grocery packers are women and 78.6% of grocery packers are men.
- Male, 78.6%
- Female, 21.4%
Grocery packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.6% |
| Female | 21.4% |
Grocery packer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,668
Female income
$37,512
Grocery packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grocery packer positions over time. Currently, 21.4% of grocery packers are female.
Grocery packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2011 | 78.60% | 21.40% |
| 2012 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2013 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
| 2014 | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 2015 | 77.60% | 22.40% |
| 2016 | 77.56% | 22.44% |
| 2017 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2018 | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 2019 | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 2020 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2021 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
Grocery packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared grocery 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% |
| Grocery Packer | 79% | 21% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Grocery packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grocery packers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 37.4% of all grocery packers. Comparatively, 33.8% of grocery packers are White and 17.1% of grocery packers are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 37.4%
- White, 33.8%
- Black or African American, 17.1%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Grocery packer race
| Grocery packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% |
| White | 33.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Grocery packer race and ethnicity over time
See how grocery packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grocery packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.86% | 14.77% | 5.14% | 37.40% |
| 2011 | 40.90% | 15.72% | 5.14% | 36.24% |
| 2012 | 40.78% | 17.43% | 4.74% | 34.88% |
| 2013 | 40.82% | 16.72% | 5.49% | 34.56% |
| 2014 | 39.76% | 17.25% | 5.59% | 35.17% |
| 2015 | 38.27% | 17.40% | 6.07% | 36.14% |
| 2016 | 38.54% | 16.85% | 6.07% | 36.17% |
| 2017 | 39.10% | 16.73% | 6.36% | 35.11% |
| 2018 | 37.95% | 17.31% | 6.71% | 35.34% |
| 2019 | 39.83% | 17.66% | 5.96% | 33.63% |
| 2020 | 37.04% | 17.65% | 6.68% | 35.07% |
| 2021 | 33.76% | 17.08% | 7.43% | 37.41% |
Grocery packer wage gap by race
According to our data, white grocery packers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino grocery packers have the lowest average salary at $37,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,882 |
| White | $39,071 |
| Black or African American | $38,432 |
| Asian | $39,039 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,932 |
Average grocery packer age
See how the average age of grocery packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Grocery packer 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 |
Grocery packer age breakdown
The average age of grocery packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the grocery packer population.
Grocery packer age breakdown
| Grocery Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Grocery packer educational attainment
The most common degree for grocery packers is high school diploma, with 33% of grocery packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Grocery packers by degree level
| Grocery packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
Grocery packer jobs you might like
Grocery packer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grocery packers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,234 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, grocery packers earn a median annual income of $39,011 compared to $38,847 for grocery packers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,847 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,234 |
Grocery packer employment statistics
Company size where grocery packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grocery packers work.
Grocery packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 63% |
Grocery packer turnover and employment statistics
Grocery packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grocery packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grocery packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grocery packer 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 grocery packer tenure
The average grocery packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 grocery packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Grocery packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Grocery packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grocery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Torch Operator | 3.85% | 42,306 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Box Worker | 4.67% | 22,926 |
| Grocery Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Dry Chain Operator | 10.43% | 37,937 |
Similar grocery packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Torch Operator | 3.85% | 42,306 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Box Worker | 4.67% | 22,926 |
| Dry Chain Operator | 10.43% | 37,937 |