Meat carver demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat carver gender statistics
10.7% of meat carvers are women and 89.3% of meat carvers are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Meat carver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Meat carver gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,433
Female income
$31,014
Meat carver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat carver positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of meat carvers are female.
Meat carver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.16% | 12.84% |
| 2011 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2015 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2018 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2020 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
Meat carver related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat carvers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Meat Carver | 89% | 11% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Meat carver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat carvers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all meat carvers. Comparatively, 22.5% of meat carvers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of meat carvers are Asian.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Meat carver race
| Meat carver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Meat carver race and ethnicity over time
See how meat carver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat carver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.14% | 7.99% | 5.95% | 25.21% |
| 2011 | 55.54% | 9.38% | 6.73% | 26.14% |
| 2012 | 55.06% | 9.65% | 7.26% | 26.28% |
| 2013 | 57.35% | 8.14% | 7.50% | 24.99% |
| 2014 | 58.55% | 9.20% | 7.32% | 22.41% |
| 2015 | 57.74% | 8.32% | 8.48% | 22.80% |
| 2016 | 57.54% | 8.16% | 8.01% | 23.85% |
| 2017 | 57.97% | 7.27% | 7.04% | 25.02% |
| 2018 | 61.02% | 6.81% | 7.19% | 23.47% |
| 2019 | 62.88% | 8.23% | 6.68% | 20.06% |
| 2020 | 59.87% | 7.47% | 7.82% | 20.34% |
| 2021 | 59.35% | 6.01% | 8.18% | 22.48% |
Meat carver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown meat carvers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat carvers have the lowest average salary at $31,889.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,726 |
| White | $32,331 |
| Black or African American | $31,889 |
| Asian | $32,619 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,609 |
Average meat carver age
See how the average age of meat carvers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Meat carver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40 | 40 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 44 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 |
Meat carver age breakdown
The average age of meat carvers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the meat carver population.
Meat carver age breakdown
| Meat Carver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Meat carver educational attainment
The most common degree for meat carvers is high school diploma, with 51% of meat carvers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Meat carvers by degree level
| Meat carver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Meat carver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meat carvers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,901 annually. With a Associate degree, meat carvers earn a median annual income of $32,881 compared to $32,252 for meat carvers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,252 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,901 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,881 |
Meat carver employment statistics
Company size where meat carvers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat carvers work.
Meat carver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Meat carver turnover and employment statistics
Meat carver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat carvers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat carver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat carver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average meat carver tenure
The average meat carver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 meat carvers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat carver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Meat carver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat carvers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Carver | 2.90% | - |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Candy Decorator | 5.53% | 1,837 |
| Sponge Setter | 6.32% | 1,839 |
Similar meat carver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Candy Decorator | 5.53% | 1,837 |
| Sponge Setter | 6.32% | 1,839 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat carvers
The most common foreign language among meat carvers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Meat carver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |