Line tender demographics and statistics in the US
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Line tender gender statistics
40.5% of line tenders are women and 59.5% of line tenders are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Line tender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Line tender gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,326
Female income
$38,855
Line tender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in line tender positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of line tenders are female.
Line tender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.17% | 42.83% |
| 2011 | 58.18% | 41.82% |
| 2012 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2013 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2014 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2015 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2016 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2017 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2018 | 59.17% | 40.83% |
| 2019 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2020 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2021 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
Line tender related jobs gender ratio
We compared line tenders 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 Tender | 60% | 40% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Line tender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among line tenders is White, which makes up 60.1% of all line tenders. Comparatively, 15.9% of line tenders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of line tenders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Line tender race
| Line tender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Line tender race and ethnicity over time
See how line tender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Line tender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.05% | 13.90% | 4.37% | 16.11% |
| 2011 | 62.74% | 14.07% | 5.31% | 16.15% |
| 2012 | 62.27% | 12.47% | 6.16% | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 63.73% | 13.73% | 5.27% | 15.26% |
| 2014 | 62.06% | 12.96% | 6.23% | 16.68% |
| 2015 | 63.98% | 12.80% | 6.22% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 61.91% | 12.06% | 7.25% | 16.39% |
| 2017 | 62.61% | 12.41% | 6.96% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 63.33% | 11.92% | 5.88% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 65.14% | 12.31% | 6.28% | 13.89% |
| 2020 | 62.70% | 13.02% | 5.72% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 60.12% | 12.06% | 7.36% | 15.85% |
Line tender wage gap by race
According to our data, white line tenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown line tenders have the lowest average salary at $39,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,247 |
| White | $42,196 |
| Black or African American | $40,511 |
| Asian | $39,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,768 |
Average line tender age
See how the average age of line tenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Line tender age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Line tender age breakdown
The average age of line tenders is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the line tender population.
Line tender age breakdown
| Line Tender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Line tender educational attainment
The most common degree for line tenders is high school diploma, with 52% of line tenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 26% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
Line tenders by degree level
| Line tender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
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Line tender wage gap by degree level
According to the data, line tenders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,895 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, line tenders earn a median annual income of $40,571 compared to $40,257 for line tenders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,257 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,571 |
| No Education | $38,852 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,895 |
Line tender employment statistics
Company size where line tenders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where line tenders work.
Line tender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Line tender jobs by industry
The most common industries for line tenders are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Line tender industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Line tender turnover and employment statistics
Line tender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for line tenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Line tender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Line tender unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average line tender tenure
The average line tender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 line tenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Line tender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Line tender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of line tenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Record Tester | 4.47% | 7,384 |
| Line Tender | 4.75% | - |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Cutter Helper | 8.89% | 17,867 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Similar line tender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Record Tester | 4.47% | 7,384 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Cutter Helper | 8.89% | 17,867 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Foreign languages spoken by line tenders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Line tender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |