Hand packager demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand packager gender statistics
54.7% of hand packagers are women and 45.3% of hand packagers are men.
- Female, 54.7%
- Male, 45.3%
Hand packager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% |
| Male | 45.3% |
Hand packager gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,949
Female income
$25,109
Hand packager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand packager positions over time. Currently, 54.7% of hand packagers are female.
Hand packager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| 2011 | 45.35% | 54.65% |
| 2012 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2013 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2014 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
| 2015 | 43.90% | 56.10% |
| 2016 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2017 | 45.61% | 54.39% |
| 2018 | 44.08% | 55.92% |
| 2019 | 45.19% | 54.81% |
| 2020 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2021 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
Hand packager related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand packagers 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% |
| Hand Packager | 45% | 55% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand packager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand packagers is White, which makes up 54.4% of all hand packagers. Comparatively, 20.4% of hand packagers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of hand packagers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hand packager race
| Hand packager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hand packager race and ethnicity over time
See how hand packager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand packager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.55% | 10.69% | 5.48% | 20.41% |
| 2011 | 61.59% | 11.63% | 5.48% | 19.25% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 13.35% | 5.08% | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 61.51% | 12.63% | 5.83% | 17.58% |
| 2014 | 60.45% | 13.16% | 5.93% | 18.19% |
| 2015 | 58.96% | 13.31% | 6.41% | 19.16% |
| 2016 | 59.23% | 12.77% | 6.41% | 19.18% |
| 2017 | 59.79% | 12.65% | 6.70% | 18.13% |
| 2018 | 58.64% | 13.23% | 7.05% | 18.36% |
| 2019 | 60.52% | 13.58% | 6.30% | 16.64% |
| 2020 | 57.73% | 13.56% | 7.02% | 18.09% |
| 2021 | 54.45% | 13.00% | 7.78% | 20.43% |
Hand packager wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand packagers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hand packagers have the lowest average salary at $25,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,105 |
| White | $26,243 |
| Black or African American | $25,777 |
| Asian | $26,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,413 |
Average hand packager age
See how the average age of hand packagers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hand packager 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 |
Hand packager age breakdown
The average age of hand packagers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the hand packager population.
Hand packager age breakdown
| Hand Packager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Hand packager educational attainment
The most common degree for hand packagers is high school diploma, with 57% of hand packagers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hand packagers by degree level
| Hand packager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hand packager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hand packagers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $26,362 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hand packagers earn a median annual income of $26,199 compared to $26,079 for hand packagers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,079 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,362 |
Hand packager employment statistics
Company size where hand packagers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand packagers work.
Hand packager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Hand packager jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand packagers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Hand packager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hand packager turnover and employment statistics
Hand packager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand packagers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand packager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand packager 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 hand packager tenure
The average hand packager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 430 hand packagers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand packager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Hand packager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand packagers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Receiving Operator | 3.85% | 50,682 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Mold Sheet Cleaner | 4.59% | 38,147 |
| Grips | 4.67% | 125 |
| Hand Packager | 6.68% | - |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | 546 |
Similar hand packager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Receiving Operator | 3.85% | 50,682 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Mold Sheet Cleaner | 4.59% | 38,147 |
| Grips | 4.67% | 125 |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | 546 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand packagers
The most common foreign language among hand packagers is Spanish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Polish is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 26.7%
- French, 13.3%
- Polish, 13.3%
- Swedish, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Other, 33.3%
Hand packager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Polish | 13.3% |
| Swedish | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Other | 33.3% |
