Hand sander demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand sander gender statistics
52.3% of hand sanders are women and 47.7% of hand sanders are men.
- Female, 52.3%
- Male, 47.7%
Hand sander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% |
| Male | 47.7% |
Hand sander gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,040
Female income
$30,061
Hand sander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand sander positions over time. Currently, 52.3% of hand sanders are female.
Hand sander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2011 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2013 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2014 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2015 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2016 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2017 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2018 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
| 2019 | 46.42% | 53.58% |
| 2020 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2021 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
Hand sander related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand sanders 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 Sander | 48% | 52% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand sander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand sanders is White, which makes up 65.7% of all hand sanders. Comparatively, 14.3% of hand sanders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of hand sanders are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hand sander race
| Hand sander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hand sander race and ethnicity over time
See how hand sander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand sander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.30% | 14.63% | 5.14% | 12.83% |
| 2011 | 67.21% | 15.59% | 3.51% | 11.75% |
| 2012 | 66.30% | 16.36% | 3.29% | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 67.37% | 14.01% | 3.89% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 67.62% | 13.38% | 4.31% | 11.71% |
| 2015 | 66.01% | 15.34% | 4.40% | 11.87% |
| 2016 | 65.25% | 14.55% | 5.01% | 12.69% |
| 2017 | 64.79% | 13.41% | 3.62% | 15.38% |
| 2018 | 67.70% | 9.89% | 4.79% | 14.50% |
| 2019 | 68.20% | 12.61% | 4.12% | 12.37% |
| 2020 | 67.05% | 12.49% | 4.16% | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 65.67% | 11.13% | 4.20% | 14.25% |
Hand sander wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hand sanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand sanders have the lowest average salary at $30,443.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,256 |
| White | $32,274 |
| Black or African American | $30,443 |
| Asian | $35,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,110 |
Average hand sander age
See how the average age of hand sanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand sander 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 sander age breakdown
The average age of hand sanders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the hand sander population.
Hand sander age breakdown
| Hand Sander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Hand sander educational attainment
The most common degree for hand sanders is high school diploma, with 55% of hand sanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Hand sanders by degree level
| Hand sander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Hand sander employment statistics
Most hand sanders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hand sanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand sanders work.
Hand sander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Hand sander jobs by company type
Employees with the hand sander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand sanders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hand sander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Hand sander jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand sanders are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Hand sander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hand sander turnover and employment statistics
Hand sander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand sanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand sander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand sander 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 sander tenure
The average hand sander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 hand sanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand sander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hand sander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand sanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Level Vial Inspector | 4.47% | 17,073 |
| Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,960 |
| Hand Sander | 6.68% | - |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Rough Rice Tender | 8.41% | 306 |
| Calender Wind Up Helper | 8.89% | 14,203 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar hand sander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Level Vial Inspector | 4.47% | 17,073 |
| Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,960 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Rough Rice Tender | 8.41% | 306 |
| Calender Wind Up Helper | 8.89% | 14,203 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand sanders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hand sander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |