Knocker demographics and statistics in the US
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Knocker gender statistics
22.6% of knockers are women and 77.4% of knockers are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Knocker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Knocker gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,027
Female income
$30,194
Knocker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knocker positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of knockers are female.
Knocker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2011 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2012 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
| 2013 | 76.90% | 23.10% |
| 2014 | 77.22% | 22.78% |
| 2015 | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 2016 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2017 | 76.82% | 23.18% |
| 2018 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2019 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2020 | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| 2021 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
Knocker related jobs gender ratio
We compared knockers 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% |
| Knocker | 77% | 23% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Knocker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knockers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all knockers. Comparatively, 17.3% of knockers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of knockers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Knocker race
| Knocker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Knocker race and ethnicity over time
See how knocker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knocker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.84% | 10.33% | 6.44% | 15.69% |
| 2011 | 65.51% | 10.48% | 6.38% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 64.19% | 10.44% | 6.46% | 16.31% |
| 2013 | 65.41% | 9.92% | 6.30% | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 64.67% | 9.91% | 6.23% | 16.24% |
| 2015 | 65.52% | 9.90% | 6.51% | 15.19% |
| 2016 | 64.39% | 9.97% | 6.51% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 63.41% | 10.61% | 6.64% | 16.19% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 9.59% | 6.80% | 15.74% |
| 2019 | 66.20% | 9.18% | 6.55% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 63.40% | 9.19% | 7.51% | 15.05% |
| 2021 | 60.58% | 9.09% | 7.52% | 17.30% |
Knocker wage gap by race
According to our data, white knockers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american knockers have the lowest average salary at $32,911.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,716 |
| White | $35,419 |
| Black or African American | $32,911 |
| Asian | $33,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,510 |
Average knocker age
See how the average age of knockers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Knocker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Knocker age breakdown
The average age of knockers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the knocker population.
Knocker age breakdown
| Knocker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Knocker educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Knockers by degree level
| Knocker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Knocker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, knockers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,115 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, knockers earn a median annual income of $34,543 compared to $33,862 for knockers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,115 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,862 |
Knocker turnover and employment statistics
Knocker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knockers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knocker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knocker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average knocker tenure
The average knocker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 knockers resumes in Zippia's database.
Knocker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Knocker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knockers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Inspector | 4.47% | 92,794 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Knocker | 4.90% | - |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Assembly/Production Worker | 8.89% | 82,331 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Similar knocker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Inspector | 4.47% | 92,794 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Assembly/Production Worker | 8.89% | 82,331 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by knockers
The most common foreign language among knockers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Turkish, 25.0%
Knocker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Turkish | 25.0% |