Meat grader demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat grader gender statistics
42.5% of meat graders are women and 57.5% of meat graders are men.
- Male, 57.5%
- Female, 42.5%
Meat grader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.5% |
| Female | 42.5% |
Meat grader gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,642
Female income
$45,941
Meat grader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat grader positions over time. Currently, 42.5% of meat graders are female.
Meat grader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.38% | 49.62% |
| 2011 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2012 | 49.70% | 50.30% |
| 2013 | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 2014 | 50.28% | 49.72% |
| 2015 | 45.42% | 54.58% |
| 2016 | 50.29% | 49.71% |
| 2017 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2018 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2019 | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 2020 | 55.28% | 44.72% |
| 2021 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
Meat grader related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat graders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Meat Grader | 57% | 43% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Meat grader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat graders is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 59.8% of all meat graders. Comparatively, 25.9% of meat graders are White and 8.2% of meat graders are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 59.8%
- White, 25.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Meat grader race
| Meat grader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.8% |
| White | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Meat grader race and ethnicity over time
See how meat grader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat grader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.75% | 7.56% | 3.24% | 62.97% |
| 2011 | 23.41% | 9.44% | 4.24% | 61.56% |
| 2012 | 24.25% | 8.57% | 2.27% | 63.78% |
| 2013 | 23.97% | 8.27% | 3.18% | 63.10% |
| 2014 | 26.62% | 9.48% | 2.91% | 59.59% |
| 2015 | 22.06% | 8.65% | 2.76% | 64.79% |
| 2016 | 25.33% | 7.31% | 2.92% | 62.97% |
| 2017 | 26.69% | 7.92% | 3.07% | 59.90% |
| 2018 | 27.09% | 7.25% | 5.75% | 58.00% |
| 2019 | 26.68% | 8.52% | 3.21% | 60.20% |
| 2020 | 31.55% | 4.61% | 3.14% | 56.46% |
| 2021 | 25.93% | 8.23% | 2.47% | 59.81% |
Meat grader wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,852 |
| White | $50,579 |
| Black or African American | $49,858 |
| Asian | $48,024 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,028 |
Average meat grader age
See how the average age of meat graders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meat grader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 46 |
Meat grader age breakdown
The average age of meat graders is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the meat grader population.
Meat grader age breakdown
| Meat Grader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Meat grader educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Meat graders by degree level
| Meat grader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Meat grader wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,314 |
| No Education | $45,680 |
Meat grader employment statistics
Company size where meat graders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat graders work.
Meat grader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Meat grader jobs by company type
Employees with the meat grader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meat graders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Meat grader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 14% |
Meat grader turnover and employment statistics
Meat grader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat graders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat grader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat grader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.77% |
| 2011 | 22.56% |
| 2012 | 24.31% |
| 2013 | 21.89% |
| 2014 | 18.01% |
| 2015 | 18.61% |
| 2016 | 18.42% |
| 2017 | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 14.57% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 14.14% |
Average meat grader tenure
The average meat grader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 meat graders resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat grader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 13% |