Offbearer demographics and statistics in the US
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Offbearer gender statistics
39.1% of offbearers are women and 60.9% of offbearers are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Offbearer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Offbearer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,115
Female income
$56,304
Offbearer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in offbearer positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of offbearers are female.
Offbearer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.43% | 37.57% |
| 2011 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2012 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
| 2013 | 62.63% | 37.37% |
| 2014 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2015 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2016 | 59.57% | 40.43% |
| 2017 | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| 2018 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
| 2019 | 61.69% | 38.31% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
Offbearer related jobs gender ratio
We compared offbearers 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% |
| Offbearer | 61% | 39% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Offbearer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among offbearers is White, which makes up 70.4% of all offbearers. Comparatively, 9.5% of offbearers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of offbearers are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Offbearer race
| Offbearer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Offbearer race and ethnicity over time
See how offbearer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Offbearer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 13.17% | 3.70% | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 73.15% | 9.37% | 3.10% | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 70.34% | 14.57% | 3.79% | 9.02% |
| 2013 | 77.17% | 10.12% | 3.96% | 5.31% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 10.50% | 2.76% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 74.08% | 9.01% | 2.86% | 11.02% |
| 2016 | 69.89% | 12.98% | 6.04% | 7.57% |
| 2017 | 77.30% | 9.27% | 3.66% | 4.68% |
| 2018 | 76.13% | 7.48% | 4.15% | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 75.71% | 8.82% | 3.47% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 77.86% | 3.18% | 3.90% | 9.20% |
| 2021 | 70.35% | 3.98% | 8.14% | 9.46% |
Offbearer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino offbearers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american offbearers have the lowest average salary at $48,408.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,438 |
| White | $63,977 |
| Black or African American | $48,408 |
| Asian | $63,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,286 |
Offbearer age breakdown
The average age of offbearers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the offbearer population.
Offbearer age breakdown
| Offbearer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Offbearer educational attainment
The most common degree for offbearers is high school diploma, with 67% of offbearers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Offbearers by degree level
| Offbearer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Offbearer employment statistics
Company size where offbearers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where offbearers work.
Offbearer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Offbearer jobs by industry
The most common industries for offbearers are manufacturing, transportation and construction.
Offbearer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Offbearer turnover and employment statistics
Offbearer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for offbearers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Offbearer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Offbearer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average offbearer tenure
The average offbearer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 offbearers resumes in Zippia's database.
Offbearer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Offbearer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of offbearers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Spinning Operator | 3.85% | 38,800 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Automotive Porter | 4.59% | 42,089 |
| Hazardous Materials Handler | 4.67% | 29,787 |
| Packing Floor Worker | 6.68% | 36,477 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | - |
Similar offbearer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Spinning Operator | 3.85% | 38,800 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Automotive Porter | 4.59% | 42,089 |
| Hazardous Materials Handler | 4.67% | 29,787 |
| Packing Floor Worker | 6.68% | 36,477 |