Metal sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal sorter gender statistics
13.2% of metal sorters are women and 86.8% of metal sorters are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Metal sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Metal sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,458
Female income
$28,709
Metal sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal sorter positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of metal sorters are female.
Metal sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2012 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2014 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2016 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2017 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 2018 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2020 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
Metal sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal sorters 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% |
| Metal Sorter | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Metal sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal sorters is White, which makes up 62.1% of all metal sorters. Comparatively, 15.3% of metal sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of metal sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Metal sorter race
| Metal sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Metal sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how metal sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.36% | 10.96% | 6.33% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 67.02% | 11.11% | 6.27% | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 65.70% | 11.07% | 6.35% | 14.28% |
| 2013 | 66.93% | 10.55% | 6.19% | 13.65% |
| 2014 | 66.18% | 10.54% | 6.12% | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 67.04% | 10.53% | 6.40% | 13.16% |
| 2016 | 65.90% | 10.60% | 6.40% | 14.00% |
| 2017 | 64.93% | 11.24% | 6.53% | 14.16% |
| 2018 | 66.44% | 10.22% | 6.69% | 13.72% |
| 2019 | 67.71% | 9.81% | 6.44% | 13.00% |
| 2020 | 64.91% | 9.81% | 7.40% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 62.09% | 9.71% | 7.41% | 15.27% |
Metal sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, white metal sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal sorters have the lowest average salary at $30,668.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,937 |
| White | $32,441 |
| Black or African American | $30,668 |
| Asian | $31,190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,085 |
Average metal sorter age
See how the average age of metal sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Metal sorter age breakdown
The average age of metal sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the metal sorter population.
Metal sorter age breakdown
| Metal Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Metal sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for metal sorters is high school diploma, with 57% of metal sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Metal sorters by degree level
| Metal sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Metal sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal sorters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,636 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal sorters earn a median annual income of $31,998 compared to $31,521 for metal sorters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,636 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,998 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,521 |
Metal sorter employment statistics
Most metal sorters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where metal sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal sorters work.
Metal sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Metal sorter jobs by company type
Employees with the metal sorter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metal sorters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metal sorter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Metal sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for metal sorters are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Metal sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Metal sorter turnover and employment statistics
Metal sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average metal sorter tenure
The average metal sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 207 metal sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Metal sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Tester | 4.47% | 7,390 |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Metal Sorter | 4.90% | - |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Caramel Coloring Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Generator Worker | 8.89% | 76,094 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Similar metal sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Tester | 4.47% | 7,390 |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Caramel Coloring Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Generator Worker | 8.89% | 76,094 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal sorters
The most common foreign language among metal sorters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Arabic, 16.7%
Metal sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |