Munitions handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Munitions handler gender statistics
22.1% of munitions handlers are women and 77.9% of munitions handlers are men.
- Male, 77.9%
- Female, 22.1%
Munitions handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.9% |
| Female | 22.1% |
Munitions handler gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,674
Female income
$35,200
Munitions handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in munitions handler positions over time. Currently, 22.1% of munitions handlers are female.
Munitions handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2011 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2012 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2013 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2014 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2015 | 81.88% | 18.12% |
| 2016 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2017 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2018 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2019 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2020 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2021 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
Munitions handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared munitions 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% |
| Munitions Handler | 78% | 22% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Munitions handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among munitions handlers is White, which makes up 54.3% of all munitions handlers. Comparatively, 22.5% of munitions handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of munitions handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Munitions handler race
| Munitions handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Munitions handler race and ethnicity over time
See how munitions handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Munitions handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.68% | 10.96% | 3.42% | 18.80% |
| 2011 | 61.81% | 12.40% | 3.45% | 18.85% |
| 2012 | 62.69% | 11.71% | 3.39% | 18.81% |
| 2013 | 62.97% | 11.16% | 3.52% | 18.80% |
| 2014 | 61.63% | 11.84% | 3.56% | 19.48% |
| 2015 | 61.08% | 11.38% | 3.54% | 20.32% |
| 2016 | 61.23% | 11.17% | 3.64% | 20.28% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 10.97% | 4.07% | 20.35% |
| 2018 | 61.97% | 10.78% | 3.79% | 19.69% |
| 2019 | 60.53% | 11.03% | 4.00% | 20.65% |
| 2020 | 56.78% | 11.99% | 4.58% | 20.68% |
| 2021 | 54.28% | 11.51% | 5.04% | 22.55% |
Munitions handler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,593 |
| White | $37,053 |
| Black or African American | $36,273 |
| Asian | $36,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,758 |
Average munitions handler age
See how the average age of munitions handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Munitions 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 |
Munitions handler age breakdown
The average age of munitions handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the munitions handler population.
Munitions handler age breakdown
| Munitions Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Munitions handler educational attainment
The most common degree for munitions handlers is high school diploma, with 52% of munitions handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Munitions handlers by degree level
| Munitions handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Munitions handler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,512 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,902 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,113 |
Munitions handler employment statistics
Company size where munitions handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where munitions handlers work.
Munitions handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Munitions handler jobs by company type
Employees with the munitions handler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most munitions handlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Munitions handler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 15% |
Munitions handler turnover and employment statistics
Munitions handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for munitions handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Munitions handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Munitions 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 munitions handler tenure
The average munitions handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 munitions handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Munitions handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Munitions handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of munitions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Skidder Operator | 3.85% | 42,263 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Die Cleaner | 4.59% | 37,461 |
| Munitions Handler | 4.67% | - |
| Checker And Packer | 6.68% | 22,858 |
| Printer Slotter Feeder | 10.43% | 1,254 |
Similar munitions handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Skidder Operator | 3.85% | 42,263 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Die Cleaner | 4.59% | 37,461 |
| Checker And Packer | 6.68% | 22,858 |
| Printer Slotter Feeder | 10.43% | 1,254 |