Mill work demographics and statistics in the US
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Mill work gender statistics
11.2% of mill works are women and 88.8% of mill works are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Mill work gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Mill work gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,980
Female income
$30,585
Mill work gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mill work positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of mill works are female.
Mill work gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2011 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2012 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2015 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2017 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2018 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2020 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
Mill work related jobs gender ratio
We compared mill works 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 Work | 89% | 11% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Mill work demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mill works is White, which makes up 66.1% of all mill works. Comparatively, 13.3% of mill works are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of mill works are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Mill work race
| Mill work race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Mill work race and ethnicity over time
See how mill work racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mill work race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.36% | 10.41% | 5.49% | 11.65% |
| 2011 | 71.03% | 10.55% | 5.43% | 10.77% |
| 2012 | 69.70% | 10.52% | 5.51% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 70.93% | 10.00% | 5.35% | 11.64% |
| 2014 | 70.18% | 9.98% | 5.27% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 71.04% | 9.97% | 5.56% | 11.15% |
| 2016 | 69.90% | 10.05% | 5.56% | 11.99% |
| 2017 | 68.93% | 10.69% | 5.69% | 12.15% |
| 2018 | 70.44% | 9.67% | 5.85% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 9.26% | 5.60% | 10.98% |
| 2020 | 68.91% | 9.26% | 6.56% | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 9.16% | 6.57% | 13.26% |
Mill work wage gap by race
According to our data, white mill works have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mill works have the lowest average salary at $32,293.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,399 |
| White | $33,825 |
| Black or African American | $32,293 |
| Asian | $32,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,663 |
Average mill work age
See how the average age of mill works varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mill work 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 work age breakdown
The average age of mill works is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mill work population.
Mill work age breakdown
| Mill Work Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Mill work educational attainment
The most common degree for mill works is high school diploma, with 55% of mill works earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mill works by degree level
| Mill work degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mill work wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mill works with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,838 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mill works earn a median annual income of $33,295 compared to $32,879 for mill works with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,838 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,385 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,295 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,879 |
Mill work employment statistics
Most mill works work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mill works work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mill works work.
Mill work jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Mill work jobs by company type
Employees with the mill work job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mill works prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mill work jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Mill work jobs by industry
The most common industries for mill works are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Mill work industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mill work turnover and employment statistics
Mill work unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mill works between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mill work unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mill work 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 work tenure
The average mill work stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,861 mill works resumes in Zippia's database.
Mill work tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Mill work LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mill works 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 Sorter | 4.47% | 18,471 |
| Boxer Operator | 4.75% | 49,908 |
| Mill Work | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Separator | 8.41% | 5 |
| Bindery Helper | 8.89% | 13,994 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Similar mill work jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Block Sorter | 4.47% | 18,471 |
| Boxer Operator | 4.75% | 49,908 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Separator | 8.41% | 5 |
| Bindery Helper | 8.89% | 13,994 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by mill works
The most common foreign language among mill works is Spanish at 87.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 6.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Korean, 6.3%
Mill work languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Korean | 6.3% |
