Hand trimmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand trimmer demographics by:
Hand trimmer gender statistics
35.3% of hand trimmers are women and 64.7% of hand trimmers are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
Hand trimmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
Hand trimmer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,967
Female income
$24,323
Hand trimmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand trimmer positions over time. Currently, 35.3% of hand trimmers are female.
Hand trimmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2011 | 67.30% | 32.70% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 35.48% |
| 2013 | 67.19% | 32.81% |
| 2014 | 64.18% | 35.82% |
| 2015 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2016 | 67.40% | 32.60% |
| 2017 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2018 | 70.19% | 29.81% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2020 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
| 2021 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
Hand trimmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand trimmers 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 Trimmer | 65% | 35% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand trimmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand trimmers is White, which makes up 60.0% of all hand trimmers. Comparatively, 19.8% of hand trimmers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of hand trimmers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Hand trimmer race
| Hand trimmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Hand trimmer race and ethnicity over time
See how hand trimmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand trimmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.56% | 9.46% | 3.33% | 18.82% |
| 2011 | 62.86% | 12.26% | 3.50% | 19.54% |
| 2012 | 61.78% | 10.92% | 2.36% | 21.95% |
| 2013 | 64.81% | 10.01% | 2.95% | 20.23% |
| 2014 | 63.69% | 10.10% | 3.22% | 19.76% |
| 2015 | 63.89% | 10.43% | 2.52% | 19.54% |
| 2016 | 64.98% | 10.88% | 3.66% | 17.35% |
| 2017 | 67.92% | 8.68% | 2.85% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 62.90% | 9.93% | 2.73% | 21.96% |
| 2019 | 63.95% | 9.71% | 3.13% | 20.76% |
| 2020 | 68.31% | 10.56% | 2.99% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 59.95% | 10.70% | 4.98% | 19.78% |
Hand trimmer wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand trimmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hand trimmers have the lowest average salary at $24,827.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,827 |
| White | $27,112 |
| Black or African American | $26,073 |
| Asian | $25,123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,778 |
Average hand trimmer age
See how the average age of hand trimmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand trimmer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Hand trimmer age breakdown
The average age of hand trimmers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the hand trimmer population.
Hand trimmer age breakdown
| Hand Trimmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Hand trimmer educational attainment
The most common degree for hand trimmers is high school diploma, with 50% of hand trimmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 38%
- Diploma, 13%
Hand trimmers by degree level
| Hand trimmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Diploma | 13% |
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Hand trimmer employment statistics
Company size where hand trimmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand trimmers work.
Hand trimmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Hand trimmer turnover and employment statistics
Hand trimmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand trimmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand trimmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand trimmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average hand trimmer tenure
The average hand trimmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 hand trimmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand trimmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hand trimmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand trimmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,698 |
| Lead Operator/Machine Operator | 4.75% | 162,376 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Oil Recovery Unit Operator | 8.41% | 44,885 |
| Canvas Shop Labour | 8.89% | 30,380 |
| Hand Trimmer | 10.16% | - |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | 23,947 |
Similar hand trimmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,698 |
| Lead Operator/Machine Operator | 4.75% | 162,376 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Oil Recovery Unit Operator | 8.41% | 44,885 |
| Canvas Shop Labour | 8.89% | 30,380 |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | 23,947 |
