Hand sprayer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand sprayer gender statistics
17.5% of hand sprayers are women and 82.5% of hand sprayers are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Hand sprayer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Hand sprayer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,432
Female income
$41,478
Hand sprayer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand sprayer positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of hand sprayers are female.
Hand sprayer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2016 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2017 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2018 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2019 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2021 | 82.52% | 17.48% |
Hand sprayer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand sprayers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Hand Sprayer | 83% | 17% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Hand sprayer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand sprayers is White, which makes up 76.5% of all hand sprayers. Comparatively, 15.8% of hand sprayers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.1% of hand sprayers are Unknown.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.4%
Hand sprayer race
| Hand sprayer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Hand sprayer race and ethnicity over time
See how hand sprayer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand sprayer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 6.25% | 0.99% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 72.76% | 4.17% | 1.92% | 18.91% |
| 2020 | 70.24% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 76.54% | 1.54% | 0.38% | 15.77% |
Hand sprayer wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand sprayers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand sprayers have the lowest average salary at $42,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,371 |
| White | $48,387 |
| Black or African American | $42,831 |
| Asian | $45,775 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,982 |
Hand sprayer age breakdown
The average age of hand sprayers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the hand sprayer population.
Hand sprayer age breakdown
| Hand Sprayer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Hand sprayer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hand sprayers by degree level
| Hand sprayer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hand sprayer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hand sprayers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,090 annually. With a Associate degree, hand sprayers earn a median annual income of $47,777 compared to $46,170 for hand sprayers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,170 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,514 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,090 |
| No Education | $39,562 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,777 |
Hand sprayer employment statistics
Company size where hand sprayers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand sprayers work.
Hand sprayer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Hand sprayer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand sprayers are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Hand sprayer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Hand sprayer turnover and employment statistics
Hand sprayer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand sprayers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand sprayer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand sprayer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 11.21% |
| 2020 | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 9.44% |
Average hand sprayer tenure
The average hand sprayer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 hand sprayers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand sprayer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hand sprayer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand sprayers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer Helper | 3.47% | 15,368 |
| Cemetery Sexton | 4.17% | 79 |
| Housekeeping/Laundry | 4.45% | 81,110 |
| Cleaning And Maintenance Worker | 4.88% | 155,040 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
| Hand Sprayer | 11.74% | - |
Similar hand sprayer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer Helper | 3.47% | 15,368 |
| Cemetery Sexton | 4.17% | 79 |
| Housekeeping/Laundry | 4.45% | 81,110 |
| Cleaning And Maintenance Worker | 4.88% | 155,040 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand sprayers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hand sprayer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
