Line helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Line helper demographics by:
Line helper gender statistics
36.2% of line helpers are women and 63.8% of line helpers are men.
- Male, 63.8%
- Female, 36.2%
Line helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.8% |
| Female | 36.2% |
Line helper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,625
Female income
$30,239
Line helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line helper positions over time. Currently, 36.2% of line helpers are female.
Line helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2011 | 78.56% | 21.44% |
| 2012 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
| 2013 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2014 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2015 | 73.13% | 26.87% |
| 2016 | 75.45% | 24.55% |
| 2017 | 67.69% | 32.31% |
| 2018 | 72.61% | 27.39% |
| 2019 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2020 | 72.31% | 27.69% |
| 2021 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
Line helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared line helpers 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% |
| Line Helper | 64% | 36% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Line helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line helpers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all line helpers. Comparatively, 18.4% of line helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of line helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Line helper race
| Line helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Line helper race and ethnicity over time
See how line helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 12.54% | 4.10% | 18.13% |
| 2011 | 60.36% | 14.24% | 5.58% | 16.13% |
| 2012 | 63.76% | 11.70% | 4.98% | 15.24% |
| 2013 | 62.24% | 10.69% | 5.28% | 18.76% |
| 2014 | 62.70% | 11.90% | 6.85% | 15.74% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 10.37% | 5.95% | 20.29% |
| 2016 | 60.62% | 12.39% | 5.61% | 17.51% |
| 2017 | 61.56% | 14.16% | 5.26% | 15.88% |
| 2018 | 64.25% | 10.71% | 4.29% | 17.19% |
| 2019 | 66.79% | 11.37% | 6.03% | 12.45% |
| 2020 | 65.24% | 8.89% | 3.64% | 14.09% |
| 2021 | 59.27% | 11.83% | 5.68% | 18.44% |
Line helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white line helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american line helpers have the lowest average salary at $30,409.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,485 |
| White | $30,925 |
| Black or African American | $30,409 |
| Asian | $30,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,612 |
Average line helper age
See how the average age of line helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Line helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Line helper age breakdown
The average age of line helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the line helper population.
Line helper age breakdown
| Line Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Line helper educational attainment
The most common degree for line helpers is high school diploma, with 36% of line helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Line helpers by degree level
| Line helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Line helper employment statistics
Most line helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where line helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line helpers work.
Line helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Line helper jobs by company type
Employees with the line helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most line helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Line helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 2% |
Line helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for line helpers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Line helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Line helper turnover and employment statistics
Line helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average line helper tenure
The average line helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 776 line helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Line helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Line helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Mask Inspector | 4.47% | 16,818 |
| Treating Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,626 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | - |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Similar line helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Mask Inspector | 4.47% | 16,818 |
| Treating Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,626 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Foreign languages spoken by line helpers
The most common foreign language among line helpers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Line helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
