Metal handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal handler gender statistics
9.8% of metal handlers are women and 90.2% of metal handlers are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Metal handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Metal handler gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,618
Female income
$35,233
Metal handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal handler positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of metal handlers are female.
Metal handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2012 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2013 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2016 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2017 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2018 | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2021 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
Metal handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal handlers 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% |
| Metal Handler | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Metal handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal handlers is White, which makes up 62.3% of all metal handlers. Comparatively, 15.9% of metal handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of metal handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Metal handler race
| Metal handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Metal handler race and ethnicity over time
See how metal handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 9.66% | 3.80% | 12.17% |
| 2011 | 69.85% | 11.10% | 3.84% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 10.40% | 3.77% | 12.18% |
| 2013 | 71.01% | 9.85% | 3.90% | 12.17% |
| 2014 | 69.67% | 10.53% | 3.94% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 69.12% | 10.07% | 3.93% | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 69.27% | 9.87% | 4.03% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 68.91% | 9.66% | 4.45% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 70.01% | 9.48% | 4.17% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 68.57% | 9.72% | 4.39% | 14.02% |
| 2020 | 64.82% | 10.68% | 4.96% | 14.06% |
| 2021 | 62.32% | 10.21% | 5.43% | 15.92% |
Metal handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal handlers have the lowest average salary at $36,242.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,542 |
| White | $36,973 |
| Black or African American | $36,242 |
| Asian | $36,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,697 |
Average metal handler age
See how the average age of metal handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Metal handler 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 |
Metal handler age breakdown
The average age of metal handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the metal handler population.
Metal handler age breakdown
| Metal Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Metal handler educational attainment
The most common degree for metal handlers is high school diploma, with 45% of metal handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 23% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Metal handlers by degree level
| Metal handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Metal handler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal handlers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,030 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal handlers earn a median annual income of $36,832 compared to $36,466 for metal handlers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,832 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,030 |
Metal handler employment statistics
Company size where metal handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal handlers work.
Metal handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Metal handler jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal handlers are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Metal handler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Metal handler turnover and employment statistics
Metal handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal handler 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 metal handler tenure
The average metal handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 metal handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Metal handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal handlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Cat Operator | 1.94% | 26,766 |
| Burning Plant Operator | 3.85% | 48,517 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Car Sweeper | 4.59% | 6,116 |
| Metal Handler | 4.67% | - |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Dry Chain Worker | 10.43% | 31,005 |
Similar metal handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Cat Operator | 1.94% | 26,766 |
| Burning Plant Operator | 3.85% | 48,517 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Car Sweeper | 4.59% | 6,116 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Dry Chain Worker | 10.43% | 31,005 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal handlers
- Russian, 100.0%
Metal handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 100.0% |