Hopper filler demographics and statistics in the US
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Hopper filler demographics by:
Hopper filler gender statistics
12.3% of hopper fillers are women and 87.7% of hopper fillers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Hopper filler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Hopper filler gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,604
Female income
$31,526
Hopper filler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hopper filler positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of hopper fillers are female.
Hopper filler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2015 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2016 | 87.07% | 12.93% |
| 2017 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2018 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2019 | 88.04% | 11.96% |
| 2020 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
Hopper filler related jobs gender ratio
We compared hopper fillers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Hopper Filler | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Hopper filler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hopper fillers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all hopper fillers. Comparatively, 12.0% of hopper fillers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of hopper fillers are Asian.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Hopper filler race
| Hopper filler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Hopper filler race and ethnicity over time
See how hopper filler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hopper filler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.34% | 14.52% | 3.75% | 11.02% |
| 2011 | 69.13% | 10.72% | 3.15% | 12.33% |
| 2012 | 66.32% | 15.92% | 3.84% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 73.14% | 11.48% | 4.01% | 7.89% |
| 2014 | 67.29% | 11.85% | 2.80% | 14.54% |
| 2015 | 70.05% | 10.36% | 2.90% | 13.60% |
| 2016 | 65.86% | 14.34% | 6.08% | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 10.62% | 3.71% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 72.11% | 8.83% | 4.20% | 11.73% |
| 2019 | 71.69% | 10.17% | 3.52% | 11.43% |
| 2020 | 73.83% | 4.53% | 3.95% | 11.77% |
| 2021 | 66.33% | 5.33% | 8.18% | 12.03% |
Hopper filler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,891 |
| White | $33,221 |
| Black or African American | $29,634 |
| Asian | $33,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,324 |
Hopper filler age breakdown
The average age of hopper fillers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the hopper filler population.
Hopper filler age breakdown
| Hopper Filler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Hopper filler educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hopper fillers by degree level
| Hopper filler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hopper filler employment statistics
Company size where hopper fillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hopper fillers work.
Hopper filler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Hopper filler turnover and employment statistics
Hopper filler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hopper fillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hopper filler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hopper filler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average hopper filler tenure
The average hopper filler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 hopper fillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hopper filler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Hopper filler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hopper fillers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Industrial Truck Driver | 3.85% | 735,051 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Automotive Porter | 4.59% | 42,089 |
| Dock Associate | 4.67% | 1,814 |
| Package Sealer | 6.68% | 15,262 |
| Hopper Filler | 10.43% | - |
Similar hopper filler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Industrial Truck Driver | 3.85% | 735,051 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Automotive Porter | 4.59% | 42,089 |
| Dock Associate | 4.67% | 1,814 |
| Package Sealer | 6.68% | 15,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by hopper fillers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Hopper filler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |