Hand former demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand former gender statistics
20.8% of hand formers are women and 79.2% of hand formers are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Hand former gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Hand former gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,493
Female income
$29,051
Hand former gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand former positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of hand formers are female.
Hand former gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.20% | 22.80% |
| 2011 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2012 | 76.56% | 23.44% |
| 2013 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2014 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2015 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2016 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2017 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2018 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2019 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2020 | 79.32% | 20.68% |
| 2021 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
Hand former related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand formers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Hand Former | 79% | 21% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Hand former demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand formers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all hand formers. Comparatively, 16.2% of hand formers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of hand formers are Asian.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hand former race
| Hand former race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hand former race and ethnicity over time
See how hand former racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand former race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.45% | 8.07% | 9.94% | 14.53% |
| 2011 | 64.02% | 9.80% | 9.62% | 14.48% |
| 2012 | 63.62% | 9.91% | 9.44% | 14.72% |
| 2013 | 64.38% | 9.08% | 9.79% | 14.67% |
| 2014 | 64.48% | 9.23% | 9.67% | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 63.18% | 9.94% | 9.68% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 62.48% | 9.63% | 10.03% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 62.26% | 10.44% | 9.96% | 15.11% |
| 2018 | 61.22% | 10.33% | 10.37% | 15.34% |
| 2019 | 62.09% | 10.49% | 10.51% | 14.43% |
| 2020 | 60.98% | 8.90% | 10.57% | 15.03% |
| 2021 | 58.03% | 9.59% | 11.77% | 16.16% |
Hand former wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand formers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hand formers have the lowest average salary at $30,927.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,341 |
| White | $33,617 |
| Black or African American | $31,478 |
| Asian | $33,197 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,927 |
Average hand former age
See how the average age of hand formers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hand former age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Hand former age breakdown
The average age of hand formers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the hand former population.
Hand former age breakdown
| Hand Former Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Hand former educational attainment
The most common degree for hand formers is high school diploma, with 58% of hand formers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hand formers by degree level
| Hand former degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hand former wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hand formers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,894 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hand formers earn a median annual income of $32,376 compared to $31,768 for hand formers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,768 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,376 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,894 |
Hand former employment statistics
Company size where hand formers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand formers work.
Hand former jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Hand former jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand formers are manufacturing, technology and construction.
Hand former industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Hand former turnover and employment statistics
Hand former unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand formers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand former unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand former unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average hand former tenure
The average hand former stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 hand formers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand former tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hand former LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand formers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Electrical Machine Builder | 3.08% | 58,536 |
| Steel Detailer | 3.66% | 5,792 |
| Hand Former | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar hand former jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Electrical Machine Builder | 3.08% | 58,536 |
| Steel Detailer | 3.66% | 5,792 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand formers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hand former languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |