Hand counter demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand counter gender statistics
62.5% of hand counters are women and 37.5% of hand counters are men.
- Female, 62.5%
- Male, 37.5%
Hand counter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% |
| Male | 37.5% |
Hand counter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,098
Female income
$27,634
Hand counter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand counter positions over time. Currently, 62.5% of hand counters are female.
Hand counter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.42% | 76.58% |
| 2011 | 23.20% | 76.80% |
| 2012 | 26.77% | 73.23% |
| 2013 | 26.23% | 73.77% |
| 2014 | 26.09% | 73.91% |
| 2015 | 27.69% | 72.31% |
| 2016 | 27.69% | 72.31% |
| 2017 | 29.57% | 70.43% |
| 2018 | 34.18% | 65.82% |
| 2019 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2020 | 38.23% | 61.77% |
| 2021 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
Hand counter related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand counters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Hand Counter | 38% | 63% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Hand counter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand counters is White, which makes up 57.4% of all hand counters. Comparatively, 20.0% of hand counters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of hand counters are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Hand counter race
| Hand counter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Hand counter race and ethnicity over time
See how hand counter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand counter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.78% | 10.60% | 5.98% | 18.16% |
| 2011 | 63.35% | 11.15% | 6.07% | 16.36% |
| 2012 | 61.77% | 12.36% | 7.04% | 16.25% |
| 2013 | 60.43% | 10.66% | 7.98% | 17.85% |
| 2014 | 62.73% | 10.08% | 6.96% | 17.73% |
| 2015 | 57.41% | 12.07% | 6.80% | 19.88% |
| 2016 | 58.78% | 10.73% | 8.46% | 18.79% |
| 2017 | 58.58% | 10.79% | 6.61% | 21.17% |
| 2018 | 59.45% | 11.16% | 4.98% | 21.91% |
| 2019 | 60.21% | 10.56% | 6.72% | 19.68% |
| 2020 | 57.97% | 10.18% | 6.09% | 21.45% |
| 2021 | 57.41% | 9.23% | 6.64% | 19.99% |
Hand counter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,124 |
| White | $29,323 |
| Black or African American | $28,325 |
| Asian | $28,978 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,757 |
Average hand counter age
See how the average age of hand counters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand counter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 42 |
Hand counter age breakdown
The average age of hand counters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hand counter population.
Hand counter age breakdown
| Hand Counter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Hand counter educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hand counters by degree level
| Hand counter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hand counter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,549 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,216 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,533 |
Hand counter employment statistics
Most hand counters work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where hand counters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand counters work.
Hand counter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Hand counter jobs by company type
Employees with the hand counter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand counters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hand counter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Hand counter jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand counters are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Hand counter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Hand counter turnover and employment statistics
Hand counter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand counters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand counter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand counter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 9.37% |
| 2014 | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 5.83% |
| 2018 | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 6.39% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 9.06% |
Average hand counter tenure
The average hand counter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 hand counters resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand counter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Hand counter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand counters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Counter | 3.66% | - |
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Head Cashier | 5.05% | 284,733 |
| Jewelry Consultant | 7.10% | 146,968 |
Similar hand counter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Head Cashier | 5.05% | 284,733 |
| Jewelry Consultant | 7.10% | 146,968 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand counters
- German, 100.0%
Hand counter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |