Hot worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Hot worker gender statistics
48.6% of hot workers are women and 51.4% of hot workers are men.
- Male, 51.4%
- Female, 48.6%
Hot worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Hot worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,076
Female income
$38,112
Hot worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hot worker positions over time. Currently, 48.6% of hot workers are female.
Hot worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2011 | 55.10% | 44.90% |
| 2012 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2013 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2014 | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 2015 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2016 | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 2017 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
| 2018 | 51.02% | 48.98% |
| 2019 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2020 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2021 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
Hot worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared hot workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Hot Worker | 51% | 49% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Hot worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hot workers is White, which makes up 73.1% of all hot workers. Comparatively, 9.6% of hot workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of hot workers are Black or African American.
- White, 73.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Hot worker race
| Hot worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Hot worker race and ethnicity over time
See how hot worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hot worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.18% | 9.01% | 2.54% | 9.30% |
| 2011 | 75.07% | 8.85% | 1.07% | 12.33% |
| 2012 | 77.26% | 9.27% | 1.32% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 77.95% | 10.51% | 2.05% | 7.18% |
| 2014 | 77.87% | 5.74% | 0.82% | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 79.60% | 6.55% | 1.26% | 10.58% |
| 2016 | 78.06% | 9.17% | 3.06% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 78.31% | 5.12% | 2.11% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | 81.94% | 7.33% | 3.66% | 5.76% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 8.03% | 1.30% | 11.92% |
| 2020 | 73.52% | 7.31% | 0.91% | 11.42% |
| 2021 | 73.06% | 8.49% | 2.58% | 9.59% |
Hot worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown hot workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hot workers have the lowest average salary at $38,187.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,960 |
| White | $44,647 |
| Black or African American | $38,187 |
| Asian | $44,736 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,252 |
Average hot worker age
See how the average age of hot workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hot worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Hot worker age breakdown
The average age of hot workers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the hot worker population.
Hot worker age breakdown
| Hot Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Hot worker educational attainment
The most common degree for hot workers is high school diploma, with 47% of hot workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Hot workers by degree level
| Hot worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Hot worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hot workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,750 annually. With a Associate degree, hot workers earn a median annual income of $48,103 compared to $40,876 for hot workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,876 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,750 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,103 |
Hot worker employment statistics
Company size where hot workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hot workers work.
Hot worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Hot worker jobs by company type
Employees with the hot worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hot workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hot worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 17% |
Hot worker turnover and employment statistics
Hot worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hot workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hot worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hot worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.36% |
| 2011 | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 6.75% |
| 2013 | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 4.36% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 5.24% |
Average hot worker tenure
The average hot worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 hot workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hot worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hot worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hot workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,051 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Hot Worker | 5.96% | - |
| Optical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 7,342 |
Similar hot worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,051 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Optical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 7,342 |