Meat grinder demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat grinder gender statistics
4.6% of meat grinders are women and 95.4% of meat grinders are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Meat grinder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Meat grinder gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,780
Female income
$26,672
Meat grinder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat grinder positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of meat grinders are female.
Meat grinder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2011 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2012 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2013 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2014 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2016 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2019 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2020 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
Meat grinder related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat grinders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Meat Grinder | 95% | 5% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Meat grinder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat grinders is White, which makes up 67.1% of all meat grinders. Comparatively, 15.8% of meat grinders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of meat grinders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Meat grinder race
| Meat grinder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Meat grinder race and ethnicity over time
See how meat grinder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat grinder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.73% | 12.01% | 5.08% | 14.35% |
| 2011 | 68.64% | 12.97% | 3.45% | 13.26% |
| 2012 | 67.73% | 13.74% | 3.23% | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 68.80% | 11.39% | 3.83% | 14.46% |
| 2014 | 69.05% | 10.77% | 4.25% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 67.44% | 12.73% | 4.33% | 13.39% |
| 2016 | 66.68% | 11.94% | 4.95% | 14.20% |
| 2017 | 66.23% | 10.79% | 3.56% | 16.89% |
| 2018 | 69.13% | 7.27% | 4.73% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 69.64% | 9.99% | 4.06% | 13.88% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 9.87% | 4.10% | 11.94% |
| 2021 | 67.10% | 8.51% | 4.14% | 15.76% |
Meat grinder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian meat grinders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat grinders have the lowest average salary at $26,996.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,851 |
| White | $28,955 |
| Black or African American | $26,996 |
| Asian | $32,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,834 |
Average meat grinder age
See how the average age of meat grinders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meat grinder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 42 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Meat grinder age breakdown
The average age of meat grinders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the meat grinder population.
Meat grinder age breakdown
| Meat Grinder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Meat grinder educational attainment
The most common degree for meat grinders is high school diploma, with 55% of meat grinders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Meat grinders by degree level
| Meat grinder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Meat grinder employment statistics
Company size where meat grinders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat grinders work.
Meat grinder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Meat grinder jobs by industry
The most common industries for meat grinders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Meat grinder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Retail | 23% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Meat grinder turnover and employment statistics
Meat grinder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat grinders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat grinder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat grinder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4.93% |
Average meat grinder tenure
The average meat grinder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 188 meat grinders resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat grinder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Meat grinder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat grinders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Line Inspector | 4.47% | 62,183 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Meat Grinder | 6.68% | - |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Winery Worker | 8.41% | 24,452 |
| Spout Liner Helper | 8.89% | 13,494 |
| Photo Printer | 15.21% | 984 |
Similar meat grinder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Line Inspector | 4.47% | 62,183 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Winery Worker | 8.41% | 24,452 |
| Spout Liner Helper | 8.89% | 13,494 |
| Photo Printer | 15.21% | 984 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat grinders
- French, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Meat grinder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |