Kettle worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Kettle worker gender statistics
46.3% of kettle workers are women and 53.7% of kettle workers are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Kettle worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Kettle worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,722
Female income
$25,903
Kettle worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kettle worker positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of kettle workers are female.
Kettle worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.25% | 37.75% |
| 2011 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2012 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2013 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2014 | 62.44% | 37.56% |
| 2015 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2016 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2017 | 59.03% | 40.97% |
| 2018 | 56.48% | 43.52% |
| 2019 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2020 | 55.35% | 44.65% |
| 2021 | 53.71% | 46.29% |
Kettle worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared kettle workers 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% |
| Kettle Worker | 54% | 46% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Kettle worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kettle workers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all kettle workers. Comparatively, 27.5% of kettle workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of kettle workers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.5%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Kettle worker race
| Kettle worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Kettle worker race and ethnicity over time
See how kettle worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kettle worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.60% | 9.21% | 2.00% | 19.98% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 10.43% | 1.95% | 18.93% |
| 2012 | 64.81% | 9.87% | 2.08% | 19.01% |
| 2013 | 65.46% | 9.47% | 1.95% | 19.42% |
| 2014 | 64.57% | 9.28% | 2.17% | 20.25% |
| 2015 | 62.91% | 8.97% | 2.18% | 22.28% |
| 2016 | 62.55% | 8.74% | 2.34% | 22.61% |
| 2017 | 62.25% | 8.84% | 2.32% | 22.94% |
| 2018 | 63.03% | 8.25% | 2.40% | 22.36% |
| 2019 | 61.18% | 8.29% | 2.44% | 24.31% |
| 2020 | 58.77% | 9.49% | 2.45% | 23.64% |
| 2021 | 55.40% | 8.66% | 2.53% | 27.52% |
Kettle worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown kettle workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kettle workers have the lowest average salary at $26,411.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,492 |
| White | $28,491 |
| Black or African American | $26,411 |
| Asian | $27,965 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,310 |
Average kettle worker age
See how the average age of kettle workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Kettle worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Kettle worker age breakdown
The average age of kettle workers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the kettle worker population.
Kettle worker age breakdown
| Kettle Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Kettle worker educational attainment
The most common degree for kettle workers is high school diploma, with 37% of kettle workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Kettle workers by degree level
| Kettle worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Kettle worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kettle workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,288 annually. With a Associate degree, kettle workers earn a median annual income of $29,011 compared to $27,684 for kettle workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,684 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,288 |
| No Education | $26,130 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,011 |
Kettle worker employment statistics
Company size where kettle workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kettle workers work.
Kettle worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Kettle worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for kettle workers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Kettle worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Kettle worker turnover and employment statistics
Kettle worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kettle workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kettle worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kettle worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average kettle worker tenure
The average kettle worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 kettle workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Kettle worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 73% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Kettle worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kettle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Mason | 1.40% | 229 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Kettle Worker | 2.24% | - |
| Electrician Supervisor | 2.76% | 15,678 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Sheet Metal Technician | 4.07% | 8,416 |
Similar kettle worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Mason | 1.40% | 229 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Electrician Supervisor | 2.76% | 15,678 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Sheet Metal Technician | 4.07% | 8,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by kettle workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Kettle worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |