Job setter demographics and statistics in the US
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Job setter demographics by:
Job setter gender statistics
16.2% of job setters are women and 83.8% of job setters are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Job setter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Job setter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,196
Female income
$32,819
Job setter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in job setter positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of job setters are female.
Job setter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.77% | 16.23% |
| 2011 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2012 | 83.49% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2017 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2020 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 83.81% | 16.19% |
Job setter related jobs gender ratio
We compared job setters 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% |
| Job Setter | 84% | 16% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Job setter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among job setters is White, which makes up 67.0% of all job setters. Comparatively, 13.1% of job setters are Black or African American and 9.5% of job setters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.0%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.3%
Job setter race
| Job setter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.3% |
Job setter race and ethnicity over time
See how job setter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Job setter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.09% | 14.88% | 3.51% | 9.45% |
| 2011 | 70.11% | 14.27% | 3.25% | 10.03% |
| 2012 | 72.47% | 11.58% | 2.86% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 73.61% | 12.79% | 2.91% | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 73.22% | 10.76% | 5.42% | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 72.79% | 14.97% | 3.69% | 7.44% |
| 2016 | 72.10% | 13.20% | 3.33% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 72.32% | 15.03% | 2.29% | 9.25% |
| 2018 | 75.04% | 8.42% | 3.83% | 11.48% |
| 2019 | 77.54% | 14.69% | 2.60% | 4.09% |
| 2020 | 77.69% | 10.54% | 1.78% | 7.36% |
| 2021 | 67.01% | 13.07% | 3.36% | 9.50% |
Job setter wage gap by race
According to our data, white job setters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american job setters have the lowest average salary at $35,305.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,734 |
| White | $37,438 |
| Black or African American | $35,305 |
| Asian | $35,871 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,672 |
Job setter age breakdown
The average age of job setters is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the job setter population.
Job setter age breakdown
| Job Setter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Job setter educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Job setters by degree level
| Job setter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Job setter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, job setters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,452 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, job setters earn a median annual income of $36,883 compared to $36,285 for job setters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,452 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,125 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,883 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,285 |
Job setter employment statistics
Company size where job setters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where job setters work.
Job setter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Job setter jobs by industry
The most common industries for job setters are automotive, manufacturing and technology.
Job setter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Job setter turnover and employment statistics
Job setter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for job setters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job setter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Job setter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 8.89% |
| 2013 | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 5.77% |
| 2017 | 5.94% |
| 2018 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 5.33% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 9.47% |
Average job setter tenure
The average job setter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 535 job setters resumes in Zippia's database.
Job setter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 42% |
Job setter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of job setters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Tester | 4.47% | 7,096 |
| Fixing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,584 |
| Dental Mechanic | 5.24% | 54,998 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | - |
| Post-Process Operator | 8.41% | 52,455 |
| Processor Helper | 8.89% | 19,461 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Similar job setter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Tester | 4.47% | 7,096 |
| Fixing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,584 |
| Dental Mechanic | 5.24% | 54,998 |
| Post-Process Operator | 8.41% | 52,455 |
| Processor Helper | 8.89% | 19,461 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by job setters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Job setter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |