Inventory taker demographics and statistics in the US
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Inventory taker gender statistics
54.5% of inventory takers are women and 45.5% of inventory takers are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Inventory taker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Inventory taker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,933
Female income
$31,298
Inventory taker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inventory taker positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of inventory takers are female.
Inventory taker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
| 2011 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2012 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2013 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
| 2014 | 46.86% | 53.14% |
| 2015 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
| 2016 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2017 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2018 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2019 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2020 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2021 | 45.55% | 54.45% |
Inventory taker related jobs gender ratio
We compared inventory takers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Inventory Taker | 46% | 54% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Inventory taker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inventory takers is White, which makes up 56.1% of all inventory takers. Comparatively, 17.7% of inventory takers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of inventory takers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Inventory taker race
| Inventory taker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Inventory taker race and ethnicity over time
See how inventory taker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inventory taker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.84% | 13.36% | 6.65% | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 60.41% | 14.60% | 6.33% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 60.50% | 14.58% | 6.32% | 14.79% |
| 2013 | 61.24% | 14.26% | 6.42% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 60.55% | 14.43% | 6.46% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 60.86% | 13.93% | 6.68% | 14.43% |
| 2016 | 59.66% | 14.16% | 6.60% | 15.21% |
| 2017 | 59.78% | 13.96% | 6.62% | 15.49% |
| 2018 | 60.10% | 12.85% | 7.03% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 59.43% | 13.01% | 6.85% | 16.01% |
| 2020 | 57.61% | 12.86% | 7.32% | 16.13% |
| 2021 | 56.06% | 12.10% | 7.18% | 17.67% |
Inventory taker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino inventory takers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown inventory takers have the lowest average salary at $31,747.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,747 |
| White | $31,834 |
| Black or African American | $31,842 |
| Asian | $31,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,263 |
Average inventory taker age
See how the average age of inventory takers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Inventory taker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Inventory taker age breakdown
The average age of inventory takers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the inventory taker population.
Inventory taker age breakdown
| Inventory Taker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Inventory taker educational attainment
The most common degree for inventory takers is high school diploma, with 42% of inventory takers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Inventory takers by degree level
| Inventory taker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Inventory taker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, inventory takers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,325 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, inventory takers earn a median annual income of $32,969 compared to $31,949 for inventory takers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,325 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,259 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,969 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,949 |
Inventory taker employment statistics
Most inventory takers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where inventory takers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inventory takers work.
Inventory taker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Inventory taker jobs by company type
Employees with the inventory taker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inventory takers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Inventory taker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 71% |
Inventory taker jobs by industry
The most common industries for inventory takers are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Inventory taker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Inventory taker turnover and employment statistics
Inventory taker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inventory takers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inventory taker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inventory taker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average inventory taker tenure
The average inventory taker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 943 inventory takers resumes in Zippia's database.
Inventory taker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Inventory taker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inventory takers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Taker | 6.40% | - |
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Mail Opener | 9.48% | 20,863 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Service Planner | 10.63% | 15,435 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | 52,229 |
Similar inventory taker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Route Aide | 8.26% | 46,522 |
| Mail Opener | 9.48% | 20,863 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Service Planner | 10.63% | 15,435 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | 52,229 |
Foreign languages spoken by inventory takers
The most common foreign language among inventory takers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 4.2% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Filipino, 4.2%
- Cherokee, 4.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Other, 8.2%
Inventory taker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Filipino | 4.2% |
| Cherokee | 4.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Other | 8.2% |
