Manufacturing helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Manufacturing helper gender statistics
19.8% of manufacturing helpers are women and 80.2% of manufacturing helpers are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Manufacturing helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Manufacturing helper gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,404
Female income
$35,502
Manufacturing helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manufacturing helper positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of manufacturing helpers are female.
Manufacturing helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.88% | 16.12% |
| 2011 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2013 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2018 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2019 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2020 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2021 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
Manufacturing helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared manufacturing 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% |
| Manufacturing Helper | 80% | 20% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Manufacturing helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manufacturing helpers is White, which makes up 57.6% of all manufacturing helpers. Comparatively, 20.8% of manufacturing helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of manufacturing helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Manufacturing helper race
| Manufacturing helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Manufacturing helper race and ethnicity over time
See how manufacturing helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manufacturing helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.06% | 10.49% | 4.72% | 20.50% |
| 2011 | 58.73% | 12.18% | 6.21% | 18.51% |
| 2012 | 62.12% | 9.65% | 5.60% | 17.61% |
| 2013 | 60.61% | 8.64% | 5.91% | 21.13% |
| 2014 | 61.07% | 9.84% | 7.48% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 58.62% | 8.32% | 6.58% | 22.67% |
| 2016 | 58.99% | 10.34% | 6.24% | 19.88% |
| 2017 | 59.93% | 12.11% | 5.88% | 18.25% |
| 2018 | 62.62% | 8.66% | 4.91% | 19.56% |
| 2019 | 65.16% | 9.32% | 6.65% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 63.61% | 6.84% | 4.27% | 16.46% |
| 2021 | 57.64% | 9.78% | 6.31% | 20.81% |
Manufacturing helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white manufacturing helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american manufacturing helpers have the lowest average salary at $35,899.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,077 |
| White | $37,116 |
| Black or African American | $35,899 |
| Asian | $36,568 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,375 |
Average manufacturing helper age
See how the average age of manufacturing helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manufacturing 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 |
Manufacturing helper age breakdown
The average age of manufacturing helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the manufacturing helper population.
Manufacturing helper age breakdown
| Manufacturing Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Manufacturing helper educational attainment
The most common degree for manufacturing helpers is high school diploma, with 55% of manufacturing helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Manufacturing helpers by degree level
| Manufacturing helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Manufacturing helper employment statistics
Company size where manufacturing helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where manufacturing helpers work.
Manufacturing helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Manufacturing helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for manufacturing helpers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Manufacturing helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
Manufacturing helper turnover and employment statistics
Manufacturing helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manufacturing helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manufacturing helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manufacturing 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 manufacturing helper tenure
The average manufacturing helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 manufacturing helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Manufacturing helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Manufacturing helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Inspector | 4.47% | 16,603 |
| Line Operator | 4.75% | 137,127 |
| Surgical Appliance Fitter | 5.24% | 28,155 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | - |
| Photographic Spotter | 15.21% | 708 |
Similar manufacturing helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Inspector | 4.47% | 16,603 |
| Line Operator | 4.75% | 137,127 |
| Surgical Appliance Fitter | 5.24% | 28,155 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Photographic Spotter | 15.21% | 708 |
Foreign languages spoken by manufacturing helpers
The most common foreign language among manufacturing helpers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 20.0% and Irish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Gujarati, 20.0%
- Irish, 20.0%
- Hindi, 20.0%
Manufacturing helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Gujarati | 20.0% |
| Irish | 20.0% |
| Hindi | 20.0% |