Mill hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Mill hand gender statistics
6.1% of mill hands are women and 93.9% of mill hands are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Mill hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Mill hand gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,048
Female income
$43,342
Mill hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mill hand positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of mill hands are female.
Mill hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.50% | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2012 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2013 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2014 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2017 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2018 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2019 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2020 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2021 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
Mill hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared mill hands 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% |
| Mill Hand | 94% | 6% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Mill hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mill hands is White, which makes up 61.8% of all mill hands. Comparatively, 15.1% of mill hands are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of mill hands are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Mill hand race
| Mill hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Mill hand race and ethnicity over time
See how mill hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mill hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 11.36% | 6.87% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 66.68% | 11.50% | 6.81% | 12.59% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 11.47% | 6.89% | 14.09% |
| 2013 | 66.59% | 10.95% | 6.73% | 13.46% |
| 2014 | 65.84% | 10.93% | 6.65% | 14.02% |
| 2015 | 66.70% | 10.92% | 6.93% | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 65.56% | 11.00% | 6.94% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 11.63% | 7.06% | 13.97% |
| 2018 | 66.10% | 10.62% | 7.23% | 13.52% |
| 2019 | 67.37% | 10.21% | 6.97% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 64.57% | 10.21% | 7.93% | 12.83% |
| 2021 | 61.75% | 10.11% | 7.94% | 15.08% |
Mill hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white mill hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mill hands have the lowest average salary at $45,983.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,699 |
| White | $48,361 |
| Black or African American | $45,983 |
| Asian | $46,681 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,556 |
Average mill hand age
See how the average age of mill hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Mill hand 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 |
Mill hand age breakdown
The average age of mill hands is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mill hand population.
Mill hand age breakdown
| Mill Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Mill hand educational attainment
The most common degree for mill hands is high school diploma, with 44% of mill hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Mill hands by degree level
| Mill hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Mill hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mill hands with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,939 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mill hands earn a median annual income of $47,537 compared to $46,891 for mill hands with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,939 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,577 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,891 |
Mill hand employment statistics
Most mill hands work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mill hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mill hands work.
Mill hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Mill hand jobs by company type
Employees with the mill hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mill hands prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mill hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 3% |
Mill hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for mill hands are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Mill hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Mill hand turnover and employment statistics
Mill hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mill hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mill hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mill hand 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 mill hand tenure
The average mill hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 295 mill hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Mill hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mill hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mill hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Examiner | 4.47% | 2,133 |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Mill Hand | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Liquor Gallery Operator | 8.41% | 26,186 |
| Calender Wind Up Helper | 8.89% | 14,203 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Similar mill hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Examiner | 4.47% | 2,133 |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Liquor Gallery Operator | 8.41% | 26,186 |
| Calender Wind Up Helper | 8.89% | 14,203 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Foreign languages spoken by mill hands
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mill hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |