Mill helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Mill helper gender statistics
9.1% of mill helpers are women and 90.9% of mill helpers are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Mill helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Mill helper gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,255
Female income
$42,211
Mill helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mill helper positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of mill helpers are female.
Mill helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2012 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2015 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2018 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Mill helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared mill helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Mill Helper | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Mill helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mill helpers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all mill helpers. Comparatively, 21.4% of mill helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of mill helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Mill helper race
| Mill helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Mill helper race and ethnicity over time
See how mill helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mill helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.84% | 10.43% | 2.29% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 70.21% | 11.65% | 2.24% | 12.86% |
| 2012 | 70.04% | 11.10% | 2.37% | 12.94% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 10.69% | 2.24% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 10.51% | 2.47% | 14.18% |
| 2015 | 68.15% | 10.20% | 2.47% | 16.21% |
| 2016 | 67.79% | 9.96% | 2.63% | 16.54% |
| 2017 | 67.48% | 10.07% | 2.61% | 16.87% |
| 2018 | 68.26% | 9.48% | 2.69% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 66.41% | 9.52% | 2.73% | 18.24% |
| 2020 | 64.00% | 10.72% | 2.74% | 17.57% |
| 2021 | 60.63% | 9.89% | 2.82% | 21.45% |
Mill helper wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown mill helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mill helpers have the lowest average salary at $42,786.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,108 |
| White | $45,106 |
| Black or African American | $42,786 |
| Asian | $44,525 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,796 |
Average mill helper age
See how the average age of mill helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Mill helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Mill helper age breakdown
The average age of mill helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the mill helper population.
Mill helper age breakdown
| Mill Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Mill helper educational attainment
The most common degree for mill helpers is high school diploma, with 47% of mill helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Mill helpers by degree level
| Mill helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Mill helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mill helpers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,982 annually. With a Associate degree, mill helpers earn a median annual income of $45,678 compared to $44,212 for mill helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,212 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,982 |
| No Education | $42,469 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,678 |
Mill helper employment statistics
Most mill helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mill helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mill helpers work.
Mill helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Mill helper jobs by company type
Employees with the mill helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mill helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mill helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 73% |
Mill helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for mill helpers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Mill helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Mill helper turnover and employment statistics
Mill helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mill helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mill helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mill helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average mill helper tenure
The average mill helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 mill helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mill helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mill helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mill helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Tile Layer Roof | 1.43% | 849 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Mill Helper | 2.24% | - |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Similar mill helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Tile Layer Roof | 1.43% | 849 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Wiring Mechanic | 2.76% | 33,972 |
| Tile Worker | 3.39% | 19,447 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by mill helpers
- German, 100.0%
Mill helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |