Lacer demographics and statistics in the US
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Lacer demographics by:
Lacer gender statistics
51.9% of lacers are women and 48.1% of lacers are men.
- Female, 51.9%
- Male, 48.1%
Lacer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% |
| Male | 48.1% |
Lacer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,366
Female income
$32,384
Lacer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lacer positions over time. Currently, 51.9% of lacers are female.
Lacer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2011 | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2012 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2013 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 2014 | 47.13% | 52.87% |
| 2015 | 47.23% | 52.77% |
| 2016 | 46.46% | 53.54% |
| 2017 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2018 | 46.95% | 53.05% |
| 2019 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
| 2020 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
| 2021 | 48.09% | 51.91% |
Lacer related jobs gender ratio
We compared lacers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Lacer | 48% | 52% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Lacer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lacers is White, which makes up 53.8% of all lacers. Comparatively, 21.9% of lacers are Black or African American and 11.5% of lacers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.8%
- Black or African American, 21.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Lacer race
| Lacer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Black or African American | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Lacer race and ethnicity over time
See how lacer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lacer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.21% | 20.37% | 6.59% | 9.89% |
| 2011 | 59.79% | 22.10% | 6.27% | 9.84% |
| 2012 | 59.39% | 22.21% | 6.09% | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 60.15% | 21.38% | 6.44% | 10.03% |
| 2014 | 60.25% | 21.53% | 6.32% | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 58.95% | 22.24% | 6.33% | 10.13% |
| 2016 | 58.25% | 21.94% | 6.68% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 58.02% | 22.75% | 6.61% | 10.47% |
| 2018 | 56.99% | 22.63% | 7.02% | 10.70% |
| 2019 | 57.86% | 22.80% | 7.16% | 9.79% |
| 2020 | 56.75% | 21.21% | 7.22% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 53.79% | 21.89% | 8.42% | 11.52% |
Lacer wage gap by race
According to our data, white lacers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lacers have the lowest average salary at $34,552.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,348 |
| White | $37,668 |
| Black or African American | $35,189 |
| Asian | $37,181 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,552 |
Average lacer age
See how the average age of lacers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lacer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Lacer age breakdown
The average age of lacers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the lacer population.
Lacer age breakdown
| Lacer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Lacer educational attainment
The most common degree for lacers is high school diploma, with 43% of lacers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Lacers by degree level
| Lacer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Lacer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lacers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,990 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lacers earn a median annual income of $36,229 compared to $35,525 for lacers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,229 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,990 |
Lacer employment statistics
Company size where lacers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lacers work.
Lacer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Lacer jobs by industry
The most common industries for lacers are manufacturing, retail and technology.
Lacer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Lacer turnover and employment statistics
Lacer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lacers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lacer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lacer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average lacer tenure
The average lacer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 lacers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lacer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Lacer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lacers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Wafer Line Worker | 3.08% | 65,026 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Lacer | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar lacer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Wafer Line Worker | 3.08% | 65,026 |
| Motorcycle Fabricator | 3.66% | 1,621 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by lacers
The most common foreign language among lacers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Armenian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Armenian, 20.0%
Lacer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Armenian | 20.0% |