Lister demographics and statistics in the US
Lister demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lister demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lister estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about listers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 12,013 listers currently employed in the United States.
- 58.4% of all listers are women, while 41.6% are men.
- The average lister age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of listers is White (61.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Black or African American (10.8%) and Asian (5.8%).
- Listers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for listers.
- 8% of all listers are LGBT.
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Lister demographics by:
Lister gender statistics
58.4% of listers are women and 41.6% of listers are men.
- Female, 58.4%
- Male, 41.6%
Lister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% |
| Male | 41.6% |
Lister gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,023
Female income
$37,849
Lister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lister positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of listers are female.
Lister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2011 | 41.28% | 58.72% |
| 2012 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2013 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2014 | 46.07% | 53.93% |
| 2015 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2016 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2017 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2018 | 41.52% | 58.48% |
| 2019 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
| 2020 | 44.63% | 55.37% |
| 2021 | 41.57% | 58.43% |
Lister related jobs gender ratio
We compared listers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Lister | 42% | 58% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Lister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among listers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all listers. Comparatively, 16.3% of listers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of listers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Lister race
| Lister race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Lister race and ethnicity over time
See how lister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.21% | 9.50% | 4.04% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 70.59% | 10.46% | 4.40% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 71.83% | 9.56% | 4.66% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 71.47% | 9.17% | 4.50% | 12.69% |
| 2014 | 70.66% | 9.71% | 4.31% | 12.98% |
| 2015 | 68.72% | 10.13% | 5.32% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 69.84% | 9.17% | 5.02% | 13.42% |
| 2017 | 70.86% | 9.10% | 4.44% | 13.34% |
| 2018 | 69.06% | 9.31% | 5.39% | 13.38% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 9.05% | 4.79% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 64.41% | 9.48% | 5.35% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 61.35% | 10.77% | 5.84% | 16.27% |
Lister wage gap by race
According to our data, white listers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american listers have the lowest average salary at $37,854.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,412 |
| White | $42,394 |
| Black or African American | $37,854 |
| Asian | $41,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,626 |
Average lister age
See how the average age of listers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lister age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 34 |
| Unknown | 34.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 34 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Lister age breakdown
The average age of listers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the lister population.
Lister age breakdown
| Lister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Lister educational attainment
The most common degree for listers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of listers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Listers by degree level
| Lister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Lister wage gap by degree level
According to the data, listers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,862 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, listers earn a median annual income of $50,150 compared to $35,149 for listers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,862 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,988 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,150 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,149 |
Lister employment statistics
Most listers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where listers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where listers work.
Lister jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Lister jobs by company type
Employees with the lister job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most listers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lister jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 11% |
Lister jobs by industry
The most common industries for listers are non profits, professional and manufacturing.
Lister industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Lister turnover and employment statistics
Lister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for listers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lister unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 8.13% |
| 2013 | 6.18% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.42% |
| 2018 | 4.00% |
| 2019 | 3.53% |
| 2020 | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 7.45% |
Average lister tenure
The average lister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 736 listers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Lister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of listers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Navigation Systems Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 71,129 |
| Campus Marketing Representative | 6.75% | 71,153 |
| Good Humor Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Lister | 8.25% | - |
| Telephone Solicitor | 11.06% | 613 |
| Broker In Charge | 12.76% | 7,036 |
Similar lister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Navigation Systems Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 71,129 |
| Campus Marketing Representative | 6.75% | 71,153 |
| Good Humor Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Telephone Solicitor | 11.06% | 613 |
| Broker In Charge | 12.76% | 7,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by listers
The most common foreign language among listers is Spanish at 55.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 55.9%
- French, 8.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Irish, 2.9%
- Other, 20.6%
Lister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.9% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Irish | 2.9% |
| Other | 20.6% |
