Lather demographics and statistics in the US
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Lather gender statistics
5.6% of lathers are women and 94.4% of lathers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Lather gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Lather gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,835
Female income
$41,750
Lather gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lather positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of lathers are female.
Lather gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2011 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2020 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Lather related jobs gender ratio
We compared lathers 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% |
| Lather | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Lather demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lathers is White, which makes up 53.6% of all lathers. Comparatively, 33.2% of lathers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of lathers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 33.2%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Lather race
| Lather race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Lather race and ethnicity over time
See how lather racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lather race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.60% | 6.42% | 1.50% | 27.50% |
| 2011 | 60.80% | 6.80% | 1.49% | 27.48% |
| 2012 | 60.62% | 6.80% | 1.62% | 27.35% |
| 2013 | 60.15% | 6.17% | 1.50% | 28.62% |
| 2014 | 59.32% | 6.52% | 1.42% | 29.66% |
| 2015 | 59.00% | 6.32% | 1.68% | 29.79% |
| 2016 | 57.88% | 6.37% | 1.52% | 30.74% |
| 2017 | 56.45% | 6.72% | 1.50% | 31.80% |
| 2018 | 57.05% | 5.59% | 1.66% | 32.56% |
| 2019 | 58.49% | 5.68% | 1.70% | 31.02% |
| 2020 | 56.51% | 6.51% | 1.65% | 30.09% |
| 2021 | 53.57% | 6.08% | 1.53% | 33.22% |
Lather wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,634 |
| White | $43,479 |
| Black or African American | $39,214 |
| Asian | $43,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,246 |
Average lather age
See how the average age of lathers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Lather age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Lather age breakdown
The average age of lathers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the lather population.
Lather age breakdown
| Lather Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Lather educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Lathers by degree level
| Lather degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Lather wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,866 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,081 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,563 |
Lather turnover and employment statistics
Lather unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lathers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lather unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lather unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average lather tenure
The average lather stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 lathers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lather tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Lather LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lathers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Turntable Worker | 2.24% | 19,584 |
| Lather | 2.31% | - |
| Diesel Maintenance Electrician | 2.76% | 85,174 |
| Granite Installer | 3.39% | 15,088 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Similar lather jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Turntable Worker | 2.24% | 19,584 |
| Diesel Maintenance Electrician | 2.76% | 85,174 |
| Granite Installer | 3.39% | 15,088 |
| Sheet Metal Helper | 4.07% | 16,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by lathers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lather languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |