Material worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Material worker gender statistics
16.8% of material workers are women and 83.2% of material workers are men.
- Male, 83.2%
- Female, 16.8%
Material worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.2% |
| Female | 16.8% |
Material worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,866
Female income
$39,591
Material worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material worker positions over time. Currently, 16.8% of material workers are female.
Material worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
| 2011 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2012 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2013 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2014 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2015 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2018 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2019 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 83.69% | 16.31% |
| 2021 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
Material worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared material workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Material Worker | 83% | 17% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Material worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material workers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all material workers. Comparatively, 18.8% of material workers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of material workers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Material worker race
| Material worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Material worker race and ethnicity over time
See how material worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.77% | 13.53% | 3.84% | 15.08% |
| 2011 | 62.90% | 14.97% | 3.87% | 15.13% |
| 2012 | 63.78% | 14.28% | 3.81% | 15.09% |
| 2013 | 64.06% | 13.73% | 3.94% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 62.72% | 14.41% | 3.98% | 15.76% |
| 2015 | 62.18% | 13.95% | 3.97% | 16.61% |
| 2016 | 62.33% | 13.74% | 4.06% | 16.56% |
| 2017 | 61.97% | 13.54% | 4.49% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 63.07% | 13.35% | 4.21% | 15.97% |
| 2019 | 61.63% | 13.60% | 4.42% | 16.93% |
| 2020 | 57.88% | 14.56% | 5.00% | 16.97% |
| 2021 | 55.38% | 14.08% | 5.46% | 18.83% |
Material worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white material workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american material workers have the lowest average salary at $41,245.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,740 |
| White | $42,456 |
| Black or African American | $41,245 |
| Asian | $41,902 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,997 |
Average material worker age
See how the average age of material workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Material worker age breakdown
The average age of material workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the material worker population.
Material worker age breakdown
| Material Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Material worker educational attainment
The most common degree for material workers is high school diploma, with 37% of material workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Material workers by degree level
| Material worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Material worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, material workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,551 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material workers earn a median annual income of $42,222 compared to $41,615 for material workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,551 |
Material worker employment statistics
Most material workers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where material workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material workers work.
Material worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Material worker jobs by company type
Employees with the material worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Material worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 12% |
Material worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for material workers are professional, government and technology.
Material worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Material worker turnover and employment statistics
Material worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average material worker tenure
The average material worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 material workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Material worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Material worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Picker/Fork Lift Operator | 3.85% | 58,529 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Vehicle Washer | 4.59% | 35,734 |
| Material Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Meat Packager | 6.68% | 12,416 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Similar material worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Picker/Fork Lift Operator | 3.85% | 58,529 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Vehicle Washer | 4.59% | 35,734 |
| Meat Packager | 6.68% | 12,416 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by material workers
The most common foreign language among material workers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Material worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
