Mapper demographics and statistics in the US
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Mapper gender statistics
40.3% of mappers are women and 59.7% of mappers are men.
- Male, 59.7%
- Female, 40.3%
Mapper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.7% |
| Female | 40.3% |
Mapper gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,939
Female income
$69,800
Mapper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mapper positions over time. Currently, 40.3% of mappers are female.
Mapper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2011 | 49.00% | 51.00% |
| 2012 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2013 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2014 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2015 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2016 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2017 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2018 | 55.99% | 44.01% |
| 2019 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2020 | 61.73% | 38.27% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
Mapper related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mapper | 60% | 40% |
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Mapper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mappers is White, which makes up 75.2% of all mappers. Comparatively, 11.0% of mappers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of mappers are Asian.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mapper race
| Mapper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mapper race and ethnicity over time
See how mapper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mapper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.62% | 3.66% | 2.87% | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 86.21% | 3.96% | 3.78% | 4.58% |
| 2012 | 82.69% | 3.61% | 4.07% | 6.39% |
| 2013 | 84.40% | 3.46% | 3.50% | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 86.72% | 2.62% | 3.28% | 5.53% |
| 2015 | 80.50% | 2.51% | 4.96% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 78.51% | 3.78% | 5.86% | 9.86% |
| 2017 | 83.09% | 3.04% | 4.42% | 6.32% |
| 2018 | 82.20% | 3.91% | 3.73% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 83.13% | 3.51% | 2.49% | 8.35% |
| 2020 | 79.83% | 4.26% | 3.08% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 75.23% | 3.38% | 5.04% | 10.99% |
Mapper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mappers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mappers have the lowest average salary at $73,774.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,629 |
| White | $74,347 |
| Black or African American | $73,774 |
| Asian | $78,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,903 |
Mapper age breakdown
The average age of mappers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the mapper population.
Mapper age breakdown
| Mapper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Mapper educational attainment
The most common degree for mappers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of mappers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mappers by degree level
| Mapper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mapper employment statistics
Most mappers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where mappers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mappers work.
Mapper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Mapper jobs by company type
Employees with the mapper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mappers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mapper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 16% |
Mapper jobs by industry
The most common industries for mappers are government, technology and energy.
Mapper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Mapper turnover and employment statistics
Mapper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mappers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mapper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mapper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 5.62% |
| 2012 | 4.64% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average mapper tenure
The average mapper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 375 mappers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mapper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Mapper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mappers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor | 3.19% | 46,437 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Mapper | 7.05% | - |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineer | 7.95% | 24,787 |
| Sustainable Landscape Architect | 9.38% | 75,029 |
| Architect In Training | 11.82% | 96,184 |
Similar mapper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor | 3.19% | 46,437 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineer | 7.95% | 24,787 |
| Sustainable Landscape Architect | 9.38% | 75,029 |
| Architect In Training | 11.82% | 96,184 |
Foreign languages spoken by mappers
The most common foreign language among mappers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Mapper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |