Meat counter worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat counter worker gender statistics
17.2% of meat counter workers are women and 82.8% of meat counter workers are men.
- Male, 82.8%
- Female, 17.2%
Meat counter worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.8% |
| Female | 17.2% |
Meat counter worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,342
Female income
$32,339
Meat counter worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat counter worker positions over time. Currently, 17.2% of meat counter workers are female.
Meat counter worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.70% | 20.30% |
| 2011 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2012 | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| 2013 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 2014 | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 81.42% | 18.58% |
| 2016 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2017 | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 2018 | 78.22% | 21.78% |
| 2019 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2020 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2021 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
Meat counter worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat counter workers 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 Counter Worker | 83% | 17% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Meat counter worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat counter workers is White, which makes up 70.1% of all meat counter workers. Comparatively, 14.8% of meat counter workers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of meat counter workers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Meat counter worker race
| Meat counter worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Meat counter worker race and ethnicity over time
See how meat counter worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat counter worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.92% | 8.41% | 2.57% | 17.51% |
| 2011 | 66.32% | 9.80% | 3.35% | 18.44% |
| 2012 | 65.84% | 10.07% | 3.88% | 18.58% |
| 2013 | 68.12% | 8.56% | 4.12% | 17.28% |
| 2014 | 69.32% | 9.62% | 3.94% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 68.52% | 8.74% | 5.10% | 15.09% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 8.58% | 4.63% | 16.15% |
| 2017 | 68.75% | 7.69% | 3.66% | 17.32% |
| 2018 | 71.80% | 7.23% | 3.81% | 15.77% |
| 2019 | 73.66% | 8.65% | 3.30% | 12.35% |
| 2020 | 70.64% | 7.89% | 4.44% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 70.12% | 6.43% | 4.80% | 14.77% |
Meat counter worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown meat counter workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat counter workers have the lowest average salary at $32,959.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,547 |
| White | $33,271 |
| Black or African American | $32,959 |
| Asian | $33,473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,466 |
Average meat counter worker age
See how the average age of meat counter workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Meat counter worker 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 counter worker age breakdown
The average age of meat counter workers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the meat counter worker population.
Meat counter worker age breakdown
| Meat Counter Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Meat counter worker educational attainment
The most common degree for meat counter workers is high school diploma, with 35% of meat counter 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 21%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Meat counter workers by degree level
| Meat counter worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Meat counter worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meat counter workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,670 annually. With a Associate degree, meat counter workers earn a median annual income of $33,656 compared to $33,215 for meat counter workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,215 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,670 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,656 |
Meat counter worker employment statistics
Company size where meat counter workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat counter workers work.
Meat counter worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Meat counter worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for meat counter workers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Meat counter worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 58% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Meat counter worker turnover and employment statistics
Meat counter worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat counter workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat counter worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat counter worker 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 counter worker tenure
The average meat counter worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 meat counter workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat counter worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Meat counter worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat counter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Counter Worker | 2.90% | - |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Pie Filler | 5.53% | 8,734 |
| Pastry Baker | 6.32% | 7,096 |
Similar meat counter worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Pie Filler | 5.53% | 8,734 |
| Pastry Baker | 6.32% | 7,096 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat counter workers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Meat counter worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |