Hand picker demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand picker gender statistics
32.1% of hand pickers are women and 67.9% of hand pickers are men.
- Male, 67.9%
- Female, 32.1%
Hand picker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.9% |
| Female | 32.1% |
Hand picker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,547
Female income
$36,509
Hand picker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand picker positions over time. Currently, 32.1% of hand pickers are female.
Hand picker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.12% | 35.88% |
| 2011 | 67.92% | 32.08% |
| 2012 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2013 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 2014 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2015 | 66.64% | 33.36% |
| 2016 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2017 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2018 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2019 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2021 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
Hand picker related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand pickers 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 Picker | 68% | 32% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand picker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand pickers is White, which makes up 54.5% of all hand pickers. Comparatively, 20.3% of hand pickers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of hand pickers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hand picker race
| Hand picker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hand picker race and ethnicity over time
See how hand picker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand picker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.64% | 10.66% | 5.55% | 20.29% |
| 2011 | 61.68% | 11.60% | 5.55% | 19.12% |
| 2012 | 61.56% | 13.32% | 5.15% | 17.77% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 12.60% | 5.90% | 17.45% |
| 2014 | 60.53% | 13.13% | 6.00% | 18.06% |
| 2015 | 59.05% | 13.28% | 6.48% | 19.03% |
| 2016 | 59.32% | 12.74% | 6.48% | 19.05% |
| 2017 | 59.88% | 12.61% | 6.77% | 18.00% |
| 2018 | 58.73% | 13.20% | 7.12% | 18.23% |
| 2019 | 60.61% | 13.55% | 6.37% | 16.51% |
| 2020 | 57.82% | 13.53% | 7.09% | 17.96% |
| 2021 | 54.54% | 12.97% | 7.85% | 20.30% |
Hand picker wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand pickers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hand pickers have the lowest average salary at $36,885.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,738 |
| White | $37,907 |
| Black or African American | $37,334 |
| Asian | $37,878 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,885 |
Average hand picker age
See how the average age of hand pickers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hand picker 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 picker age breakdown
The average age of hand pickers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the hand picker population.
Hand picker age breakdown
| Hand Picker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Hand picker educational attainment
The most common degree for hand pickers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of hand pickers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Hand pickers by degree level
| Hand picker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Hand picker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hand pickers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,053 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hand pickers earn a median annual income of $37,854 compared to $37,706 for hand pickers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,706 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,053 |
Hand picker employment statistics
Most hand pickers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where hand pickers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand pickers work.
Hand picker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Hand picker jobs by company type
Employees with the hand picker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand pickers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hand picker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Hand picker jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand pickers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Hand picker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Hand picker turnover and employment statistics
Hand picker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand pickers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand picker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand picker 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 picker tenure
The average hand picker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 387 hand pickers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand picker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Hand picker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand pickers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Loader Operator | 1.94% | 29,695 |
| Shipping Operator | 3.85% | 75,710 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Boiler Tube Blower | 4.59% | 631 |
| Scavenger | 4.67% | 83 |
| Hand Picker | 6.68% | - |
| Block Feeder | 10.43% | 538 |
Similar hand picker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Loader Operator | 1.94% | 29,695 |
| Shipping Operator | 3.85% | 75,710 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Boiler Tube Blower | 4.59% | 631 |
| Scavenger | 4.67% | 83 |
| Block Feeder | 10.43% | 538 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand pickers
The most common foreign language among hand pickers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- German, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Hand picker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |