Line feeder demographics and statistics in the US
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Line feeder gender statistics
36.4% of line feeders are women and 63.6% of line feeders are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Line feeder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Line feeder gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,287
Female income
$32,100
Line feeder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line feeder positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of line feeders are female.
Line feeder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2011 | 62.19% | 37.81% |
| 2012 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2013 | 65.28% | 34.72% |
| 2014 | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 2015 | 66.09% | 33.91% |
| 2016 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2017 | 68.93% | 31.07% |
| 2018 | 60.72% | 39.28% |
| 2019 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2020 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2021 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
Line feeder related jobs gender ratio
We compared line feeders 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% |
| Line Feeder | 64% | 36% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Line feeder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line feeders is White, which makes up 62.7% of all line feeders. Comparatively, 11.9% of line feeders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of line feeders are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Line feeder race
| Line feeder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Line feeder race and ethnicity over time
See how line feeder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line feeder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.72% | 18.19% | 4.32% | 10.88% |
| 2011 | 65.51% | 14.40% | 3.72% | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 62.70% | 19.59% | 4.41% | 11.45% |
| 2013 | 69.52% | 15.15% | 4.58% | 7.74% |
| 2014 | 63.67% | 15.52% | 3.37% | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 66.43% | 14.03% | 3.47% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 62.24% | 18.01% | 6.65% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 14.29% | 4.27% | 7.11% |
| 2018 | 68.49% | 12.50% | 4.77% | 11.59% |
| 2019 | 68.07% | 13.84% | 4.09% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 70.22% | 8.21% | 4.51% | 11.63% |
| 2021 | 62.71% | 9.00% | 8.75% | 11.89% |
Line feeder wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino line feeders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line feeders have the lowest average salary at $30,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,604 |
| White | $33,968 |
| Black or African American | $30,022 |
| Asian | $33,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,189 |
Line feeder age breakdown
The average age of line feeders is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the line feeder population.
Line feeder age breakdown
| Line Feeder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Line feeder educational attainment
The most common degree for line feeders is high school diploma, with 54% of line feeders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 23% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Line feeders by degree level
| Line feeder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Line feeder employment statistics
Most line feeders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line feeders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line feeders work.
Line feeder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Line feeder jobs by company type
Employees with the line feeder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line feeders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line feeder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 73% |
Line feeder jobs by industry
The most common industries for line feeders are manufacturing, retail and automotive.
Line feeder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Line feeder turnover and employment statistics
Line feeder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line feeders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line feeder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line feeder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average line feeder tenure
The average line feeder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 283 line feeders resumes in Zippia's database.
Line feeder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Line feeder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line feeders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pouring Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Boiler Washer | 4.59% | 34,851 |
| Material Handler Lead | 4.67% | 37,577 |
| Binder And Wrapper Packer | 6.68% | 16,834 |
| Line Feeder | 10.43% | - |
Similar line feeder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pouring Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Boiler Washer | 4.59% | 34,851 |
| Material Handler Lead | 4.67% | 37,577 |
| Binder And Wrapper Packer | 6.68% | 16,834 |
Foreign languages spoken by line feeders
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Line feeder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |