Hand finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand finisher gender statistics
28.2% of hand finishers are women and 71.8% of hand finishers are men.
- Male, 71.8%
- Female, 28.2%
Hand finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.8% |
| Female | 28.2% |
Hand finisher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,661
Female income
$31,732
Hand finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand finisher positions over time. Currently, 28.2% of hand finishers are female.
Hand finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2011 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 2012 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2013 | 76.39% | 23.61% |
| 2014 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
| 2015 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 29.53% |
| 2017 | 71.88% | 28.12% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2019 | 70.77% | 29.23% |
| 2020 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2021 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
Hand finisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand finishers 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% |
| Hand Finisher | 72% | 28% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand finishers is White, which makes up 61.6% of all hand finishers. Comparatively, 21.6% of hand finishers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of hand finishers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Hand finisher race
| Hand finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Hand finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how hand finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.21% | 11.24% | 5.18% | 20.17% |
| 2011 | 63.13% | 12.20% | 3.55% | 19.09% |
| 2012 | 62.21% | 12.97% | 3.33% | 17.79% |
| 2013 | 63.29% | 10.62% | 3.93% | 20.29% |
| 2014 | 63.53% | 10.00% | 4.35% | 19.05% |
| 2015 | 61.92% | 11.96% | 4.44% | 19.21% |
| 2016 | 61.16% | 11.17% | 5.05% | 20.03% |
| 2017 | 60.71% | 10.02% | 3.66% | 22.72% |
| 2018 | 63.62% | 6.50% | 4.83% | 21.84% |
| 2019 | 64.12% | 9.22% | 4.16% | 19.71% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 9.10% | 4.20% | 17.77% |
| 2021 | 61.59% | 7.74% | 4.24% | 21.59% |
Hand finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hand finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand finishers have the lowest average salary at $32,105.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,898 |
| White | $33,888 |
| Black or African American | $32,105 |
| Asian | $36,862 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,755 |
Average hand finisher age
See how the average age of hand finishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand finisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 42 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Hand finisher age breakdown
The average age of hand finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the hand finisher population.
Hand finisher age breakdown
| Hand Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hand finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for hand finishers is high school diploma, with 39% of hand finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Hand finishers by degree level
| Hand finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Hand finisher employment statistics
Most hand finishers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hand finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand finishers work.
Hand finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Hand finisher jobs by company type
Employees with the hand finisher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand finishers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hand finisher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 1% |
Hand finisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand finishers are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Hand finisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Hand finisher turnover and employment statistics
Hand finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4.93% |
Average hand finisher tenure
The average hand finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 548 hand finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Hand finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand finishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Checker | 4.47% | 87,044 |
| Adjuster/Packer | 4.75% | 21,978 |
| Hand Finisher | 6.68% | - |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Concrete Plant Labour | 8.89% | 29,113 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Similar hand finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Checker | 4.47% | 87,044 |
| Adjuster/Packer | 4.75% | 21,978 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Concrete Plant Labour | 8.89% | 29,113 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand finishers
The most common foreign language among hand finishers is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 15.4% and Polish is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Hmong, 15.4%
- Polish, 7.7%
Hand finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Hmong | 15.4% |
| Polish | 7.7% |