Lead handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead handler gender statistics
27.3% of lead handlers are women and 72.7% of lead handlers are men.
- Male, 72.7%
- Female, 27.3%
Lead handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.7% |
| Female | 27.3% |
Lead handler gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,700
Female income
$47,981
Lead handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead handler positions over time. Currently, 27.3% of lead handlers are female.
Lead handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.12% | 23.88% |
| 2011 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2012 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2013 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2014 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 2015 | 77.74% | 22.26% |
| 2016 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2017 | 82.70% | 17.30% |
| 2018 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2019 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2020 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2021 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
Lead handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead handlers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Lead Handler | 73% | 27% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Lead handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead handlers is White, which makes up 58.2% of all lead handlers. Comparatively, 20.6% of lead handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of lead handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Lead handler race
| Lead handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Lead handler race and ethnicity over time
See how lead handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.78% | 15.00% | 2.83% | 18.46% |
| 2011 | 60.49% | 14.77% | 3.79% | 16.64% |
| 2012 | 62.44% | 11.76% | 3.71% | 19.30% |
| 2013 | 61.68% | 12.91% | 2.63% | 19.08% |
| 2014 | 57.56% | 13.65% | 3.06% | 20.56% |
| 2015 | 58.62% | 13.71% | 3.66% | 20.91% |
| 2016 | 57.20% | 14.06% | 3.84% | 19.71% |
| 2017 | 58.12% | 15.41% | 4.12% | 18.42% |
| 2018 | 63.79% | 12.19% | 2.95% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 63.87% | 8.97% | 3.39% | 19.90% |
| 2020 | 62.44% | 12.13% | 3.74% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 58.21% | 10.18% | 4.36% | 20.59% |
Lead handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white lead handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead handlers have the lowest average salary at $46,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,798 |
| White | $55,809 |
| Black or African American | $46,170 |
| Asian | $50,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,166 |
Average lead handler age
See how the average age of lead handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Lead handler age breakdown
The average age of lead handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the lead handler population.
Lead handler age breakdown
| Lead Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Lead handler educational attainment
The most common degree for lead handlers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of lead handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Lead handlers by degree level
| Lead handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Lead handler employment statistics
Most lead handlers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead handlers work.
Lead handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Lead handler jobs by company type
Employees with the lead handler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead handlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead handler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Lead handler jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead handlers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Lead handler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Lead handler turnover and employment statistics
Lead handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead handler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average lead handler tenure
The average lead handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 429 lead handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Lead handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead handlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Lead Handler | 2.60% | - |
| Senior Operator | 3.85% | 45,548 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Grocery Carrier | 4.67% | 25,525 |
| Packer/Shipper | 6.68% | 17,034 |
| Wool Washer Feeder | 10.43% | 34,874 |
Similar lead handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Senior Operator | 3.85% | 45,548 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Grocery Carrier | 4.67% | 25,525 |
| Packer/Shipper | 6.68% | 17,034 |
| Wool Washer Feeder | 10.43% | 34,874 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead handlers
The most common foreign language among lead handlers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sami at 7.7% and Czech is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Sami, 7.7%
- Czech, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 15.4%
Lead handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Sami | 7.7% |
| Czech | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.4% |