Hanger demographics and statistics in the US
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Hanger gender statistics
31.4% of hangers are women and 68.6% of hangers are men.
- Male, 68.6%
- Female, 31.4%
Hanger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.6% |
| Female | 31.4% |
Hanger gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,651
Female income
$29,089
Hanger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hanger positions over time. Currently, 31.4% of hangers are female.
Hanger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2011 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2012 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2013 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2014 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2015 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2016 | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 2017 | 74.34% | 25.66% |
| 2018 | 72.75% | 27.25% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2020 | 72.68% | 27.32% |
| 2021 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
Hanger related jobs gender ratio
We compared hangers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Hanger | 69% | 31% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Hanger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hangers is White, which makes up 54.0% of all hangers. Comparatively, 29.3% of hangers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of hangers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 29.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Hanger race
| Hanger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Hanger race and ethnicity over time
See how hanger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hanger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.98% | 6.74% | 1.34% | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 93.06% | 5.19% | 1.89% | -4.92% |
| 2012 | 65.28% | 11.19% | 1.96% | 18.88% |
| 2013 | 64.74% | 10.70% | 1.88% | 20.32% |
| 2014 | 63.77% | 10.06% | 2.21% | 21.62% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 9.78% | 1.73% | 23.91% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 9.69% | 1.96% | 23.57% |
| 2017 | 62.83% | 8.89% | 1.78% | 23.55% |
| 2018 | 62.23% | 9.00% | 1.92% | 24.45% |
| 2019 | 60.70% | 9.97% | 1.91% | 24.95% |
| 2020 | 60.11% | 9.50% | 2.04% | 23.30% |
| 2021 | 54.00% | 9.14% | 2.10% | 29.27% |
Hanger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hangers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hangers have the lowest average salary at $29,935.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,669 |
| White | $31,338 |
| Black or African American | $29,954 |
| Asian | $31,391 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,935 |
Average hanger age
See how the average age of hangers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hanger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Hanger age breakdown
The average age of hangers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the hanger population.
Hanger age breakdown
| Hanger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Hanger educational attainment
The most common degree for hangers is high school diploma, with 47% of hangers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hangers by degree level
| Hanger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hanger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hangers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,095 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hangers earn a median annual income of $31,053 compared to $31,003 for hangers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,053 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,003 |
| No Education | $29,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,095 |
Hanger employment statistics
Most hangers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hangers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hangers work.
Hanger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Hanger jobs by company type
Employees with the hanger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hangers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hanger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Hanger jobs by industry
The most common industries for hangers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Hanger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Hanger turnover and employment statistics
Hanger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hangers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hanger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hanger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 14.63% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average hanger tenure
The average hanger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,896 hangers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hanger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Hanger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hangers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Marble Installer | 3.39% | 15,066 |
| Sheet Metal Journeyman | 4.07% | 14,501 |
| Hanger | 4.71% | - |
Similar hanger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Groutman | 2.24% | 37 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Marble Installer | 3.39% | 15,066 |
| Sheet Metal Journeyman | 4.07% | 14,501 |
Foreign languages spoken by hangers
The most common foreign language among hangers is Spanish at 82.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 2.6% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 2.6%.
- Spanish, 82.1%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Hawaiian, 2.6%
- French, 2.6%
- Greek, 2.6%
- Other, 7.5%
Hanger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 82.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Hawaiian | 2.6% |
| French | 2.6% |
| Greek | 2.6% |
| Other | 7.5% |
