Hand polisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand polisher gender statistics
9.9% of hand polishers are women and 90.1% of hand polishers are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Hand polisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Hand polisher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,659
Female income
$31,649
Hand polisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand polisher positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of hand polishers are female.
Hand polisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2012 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2013 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2015 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2016 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2017 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2018 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2019 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2021 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
Hand polisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand polishers 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 Polisher | 90% | 10% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand polisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand polishers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all hand polishers. Comparatively, 17.8% of hand polishers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of hand polishers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hand polisher race
| Hand polisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hand polisher race and ethnicity over time
See how hand polisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand polisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.58% | 14.07% | 5.11% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 64.50% | 15.03% | 3.48% | 15.29% |
| 2012 | 63.58% | 15.80% | 3.26% | 13.99% |
| 2013 | 64.66% | 13.45% | 3.86% | 16.49% |
| 2014 | 64.90% | 12.82% | 4.28% | 15.25% |
| 2015 | 63.29% | 14.79% | 4.37% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 62.53% | 14.00% | 4.98% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 62.08% | 12.85% | 3.59% | 18.92% |
| 2018 | 64.99% | 9.33% | 4.76% | 18.04% |
| 2019 | 65.49% | 12.05% | 4.09% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 64.33% | 11.93% | 4.13% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 62.96% | 10.57% | 4.17% | 17.79% |
Hand polisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hand polishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand polishers have the lowest average salary at $32,037.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,863 |
| White | $33,896 |
| Black or African American | $32,037 |
| Asian | $37,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,715 |
Average hand polisher age
See how the average age of hand polishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand polisher 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 polisher age breakdown
The average age of hand polishers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the hand polisher population.
Hand polisher age breakdown
| Hand Polisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hand polisher educational attainment
The most common degree for hand polishers is high school diploma, with 54% of hand polishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hand polishers by degree level
| Hand polisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hand polisher employment statistics
Company size where hand polishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand polishers work.
Hand polisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Hand polisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand polishers are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Hand polisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Hand polisher turnover and employment statistics
Hand polisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand polishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand polisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand polisher 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 polisher tenure
The average hand polisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 hand polishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand polisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hand polisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand polishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment Tester | 4.47% | 47,750 |
| Bone Tender | 4.75% | 297 |
| Hand Polisher | 6.68% | - |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Similar hand polisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment Tester | 4.47% | 47,750 |
| Bone Tender | 4.75% | 297 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |