Logger demographics and statistics in the US
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Logger gender statistics
16.3% of loggers are women and 83.7% of loggers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Logger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Logger gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,702
Female income
$50,383
Logger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in logger positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of loggers are female.
Logger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2011 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2012 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2013 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2016 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2018 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2020 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2021 | 83.73% | 16.27% |
Logger related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Logger | 84% | 16% |
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Logger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among loggers is White, which makes up 75.3% of all loggers. Comparatively, 9.1% of loggers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of loggers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.1%
Logger race
| Logger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Logger race and ethnicity over time
See how logger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Logger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.42% | 11.82% | 0.44% | 9.14% |
| 2011 | 76.65% | 10.56% | 0.27% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 75.53% | 9.74% | 0.21% | 8.34% |
| 2013 | 78.76% | 9.43% | 0.21% | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 76.78% | 9.69% | 0.62% | 8.44% |
| 2015 | 76.28% | 8.99% | 0.41% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 78.17% | 8.73% | 0.34% | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 81.30% | 8.42% | 0.48% | 7.05% |
| 2018 | 79.23% | 8.28% | 0.52% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 77.70% | 9.25% | 0.48% | 8.33% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 8.84% | 1.34% | 8.26% |
| 2021 | 75.27% | 7.83% | 1.07% | 9.09% |
Logger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian loggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino loggers have the lowest average salary at $44,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,153 |
| White | $47,677 |
| Black or African American | $47,238 |
| Asian | $55,544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,560 |
Average logger age
See how the average age of loggers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Logger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Logger age breakdown
The average age of loggers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the logger population.
Logger age breakdown
| Logger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Logger educational attainment
The most common degree for loggers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of loggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Loggers by degree level
| Logger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
Logger jobs you might like
Logger employment statistics
Most loggers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where loggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where loggers work.
Logger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Logger jobs by company type
Employees with the logger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most loggers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Logger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 5% |
Logger jobs by industry
The most common industries for loggers are media, professional and construction.
Logger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Logger turnover and employment statistics
Logger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for loggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Logger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Logger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 7.79% |
| 2016 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 5.70% |
Average logger tenure
The average logger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,754 loggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Logger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Logger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of loggers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Assistant | 2.30% | 6,444 |
| Logger | 3.78% | - |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar logger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Assistant | 2.30% | 6,444 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by loggers
The most common foreign language among loggers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- French, 11.5%
- Korean, 3.8%
- German, 1.9%
- Finnish, 1.9%
- Other, 27.1%
Logger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Korean | 3.8% |
| German | 1.9% |
| Finnish | 1.9% |
| Other | 27.1% |
