Nester demographics and statistics in the US
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Nester gender statistics
57.9% of nesters are women and 42.1% of nesters are men.
- Female, 57.9%
- Male, 42.1%
Nester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% |
| Male | 42.1% |
Nester gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,235
Female income
$42,110
Nester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nester positions over time. Currently, 57.9% of nesters are female.
Nester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2011 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
| 2012 | 40.84% | 59.16% |
| 2013 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2014 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2015 | 39.14% | 60.86% |
| 2016 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2017 | 42.21% | 57.79% |
| 2018 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
| 2019 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2020 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2021 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
Nester related jobs gender ratio
We compared nesters 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% |
| Nester | 42% | 58% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Nester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nesters is White, which makes up 60.1% of all nesters. Comparatively, 15.8% of nesters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of nesters are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Nester race
| Nester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Nester race and ethnicity over time
See how nester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.01% | 13.88% | 4.50% | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 62.70% | 14.04% | 5.44% | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 62.24% | 12.44% | 6.29% | 17.24% |
| 2013 | 63.70% | 13.70% | 5.40% | 15.18% |
| 2014 | 62.02% | 12.94% | 6.36% | 16.60% |
| 2015 | 63.95% | 12.78% | 6.35% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 61.88% | 12.04% | 7.38% | 16.31% |
| 2017 | 62.58% | 12.38% | 7.09% | 15.35% |
| 2018 | 63.30% | 11.90% | 6.01% | 16.27% |
| 2019 | 65.11% | 12.29% | 6.41% | 13.81% |
| 2020 | 62.66% | 13.00% | 5.85% | 14.42% |
| 2021 | 60.08% | 12.03% | 7.49% | 15.77% |
Nester wage gap by race
According to our data, white nesters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown nesters have the lowest average salary at $43,436.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,436 |
| White | $54,335 |
| Black or African American | $47,906 |
| Asian | $45,964 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,245 |
Average nester age
See how the average age of nesters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Nester age breakdown
The average age of nesters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the nester population.
Nester age breakdown
| Nester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Nester educational attainment
The most common degree for nesters is high school diploma, with 60% of nesters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Nesters by degree level
| Nester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Nester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nesters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,326 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nesters earn a median annual income of $48,128 compared to $46,986 for nesters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,986 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,128 |
| No Education | $42,098 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,326 |
Nester employment statistics
Company size where nesters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nesters work.
Nester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Nester jobs by industry
The most common industries for nesters are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Nester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Nester turnover and employment statistics
Nester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nesters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average nester tenure
The average nester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 nesters resumes in Zippia's database.
Nester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Nester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nesters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge Operator | 4.47% | 30,482 |
| Nester | 4.75% | - |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Tank Pumper | 8.41% | 4,222 |
| Factory Helper | 8.89% | 13,698 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar nester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge Operator | 4.47% | 30,482 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Tank Pumper | 8.41% | 4,222 |
| Factory Helper | 8.89% | 13,698 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |