Live hanger demographics and statistics in the US
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Live hanger gender statistics
7.6% of live hangers are women and 92.4% of live hangers are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Live hanger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Live hanger gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,280
Female income
$29,014
Live hanger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in live hanger positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of live hangers are female.
Live hanger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2013 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2015 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2016 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2017 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2020 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
Live hanger related jobs gender ratio
We compared live hangers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Live Hanger | 92% | 8% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Live hanger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among live hangers is White, which makes up 51.9% of all live hangers. Comparatively, 31.9% of live hangers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of live hangers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.1%
Live hanger race
| Live hanger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Live hanger race and ethnicity over time
See how live hanger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Live hanger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.26% | 9.60% | 0.61% | 22.44% |
| 2011 | 65.85% | 9.12% | 1.16% | 21.13% |
| 2012 | 63.59% | 11.23% | 0.80% | 21.09% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 11.83% | 0.84% | 23.10% |
| 2014 | 61.39% | 11.30% | 0.64% | 23.39% |
| 2015 | 60.37% | 10.26% | 0.57% | 25.45% |
| 2016 | 59.73% | 9.76% | 1.01% | 25.62% |
| 2017 | 56.07% | 8.71% | 0.80% | 30.19% |
| 2018 | 59.58% | 7.38% | 1.01% | 28.14% |
| 2019 | 61.56% | 6.96% | 0.39% | 27.45% |
| 2020 | 57.00% | 8.23% | 0.91% | 30.13% |
| 2021 | 51.94% | 9.30% | 1.08% | 31.88% |
Live hanger wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown live hangers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american live hangers have the lowest average salary at $29,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,420 |
| White | $32,239 |
| Black or African American | $29,500 |
| Asian | $32,289 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,078 |
Average live hanger age
See how the average age of live hangers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Live hanger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 34.5 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Live hanger age breakdown
The average age of live hangers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the live hanger population.
Live hanger age breakdown
| Live Hanger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Live hanger educational attainment
The most common degree for live hangers is high school diploma, with 63% of live hangers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 7%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Live hangers by degree level
| Live hanger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Live hanger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, live hangers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,133 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, live hangers earn a median annual income of $31,977 compared to $30,922 for live hangers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,922 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,977 |
| No Education | $28,846 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,133 |
Live hanger employment statistics
Company size where live hangers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where live hangers work.
Live hanger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Live hanger jobs by industry
The most common industries for live hangers are manufacturing, agriculture and finance.
Live hanger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Agriculture | 19% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Live hanger turnover and employment statistics
Live hanger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for live hangers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Live hanger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Live hanger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.65% |
| 2011 | 23.30% |
| 2012 | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 10.97% |
| 2015 | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 6.87% |
| 2017 | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 6.07% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 8.22% |
Average live hanger tenure
The average live hanger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,447 live hangers resumes in Zippia's database.
Live hanger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Live hanger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of live hangers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstone Layer | 1.40% | 201 |
| Roofer Applicator | 1.43% | 4,177 |
| Live Hanger | 1.75% | - |
| Chainer | 2.24% | 4,435 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Sheet Metal Apprentice | 4.07% | 11,342 |
Similar live hanger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstone Layer | 1.40% | 201 |
| Roofer Applicator | 1.43% | 4,177 |
| Chainer | 2.24% | 4,435 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Sheet Metal Apprentice | 4.07% | 11,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by live hangers
The most common foreign language among live hangers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Live hanger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |