Opener demographics and statistics in the US
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Opener gender statistics
60.3% of openers are women and 39.7% of openers are men.
- Female, 60.3%
- Male, 39.7%
Opener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.3% |
| Male | 39.7% |
Opener gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,987
Female income
$26,500
Opener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in opener positions over time. Currently, 60.3% of openers are female.
Opener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2011 | 34.99% | 65.01% |
| 2012 | 35.53% | 64.47% |
| 2013 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2014 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
| 2015 | 34.93% | 65.07% |
| 2016 | 36.71% | 63.29% |
| 2017 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2018 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2019 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2020 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2021 | 39.71% | 60.29% |
Opener related jobs gender ratio
We compared openers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Opener | 40% | 60% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Opener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among openers is White, which makes up 61.5% of all openers. Comparatively, 17.4% of openers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of openers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Opener race
| Opener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Opener race and ethnicity over time
See how opener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Opener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.45% | 8.90% | 5.90% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 67.90% | 9.76% | 5.59% | 13.63% |
| 2012 | 66.89% | 9.91% | 5.71% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 67.21% | 9.07% | 5.72% | 14.55% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 9.67% | 6.00% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 65.89% | 9.41% | 6.10% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 9.26% | 6.12% | 15.82% |
| 2017 | 64.50% | 8.74% | 6.64% | 16.30% |
| 2018 | 65.18% | 8.44% | 6.52% | 16.07% |
| 2019 | 65.81% | 7.97% | 6.26% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 62.94% | 7.57% | 6.81% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 61.49% | 7.71% | 7.34% | 17.40% |
Opener wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino openers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White openers have the lowest average salary at $26,483.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,008 |
| White | $26,483 |
| Black or African American | $26,565 |
| Asian | $27,369 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,529 |
Average opener age
See how the average age of openers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Opener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
Opener age breakdown
The average age of openers is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the opener population.
Opener age breakdown
| Opener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Opener educational attainment
The most common degree for openers is high school diploma, with 42% of openers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Openers by degree level
| Opener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Opener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, openers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,082 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, openers earn a median annual income of $28,057 compared to $27,526 for openers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,082 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,629 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,057 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,526 |
Opener employment statistics
Most openers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where openers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where openers work.
Opener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Opener jobs by company type
Employees with the opener job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most openers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Opener jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 1% |
Opener jobs by industry
The most common industries for openers are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Opener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 22% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Opener turnover and employment statistics
Opener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for openers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Opener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Opener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average opener tenure
The average opener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,232 openers resumes in Zippia's database.
Opener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Opener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of openers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Sales Person | 3.66% | 195,197 |
| Parts Department Manager | 3.76% | 53,746 |
| Opener | 5.06% | - |
| Information Technology Technician/Sales | 7.10% | 73,146 |
Similar opener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Sales Person | 3.66% | 195,197 |
| Parts Department Manager | 3.76% | 53,746 |
| Information Technology Technician/Sales | 7.10% | 73,146 |
Foreign languages spoken by openers
The most common foreign language among openers is Spanish at 65.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 65.4%
- French, 7.7%
- Cantonese, 3.8%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Hmong, 3.8%
- Other, 15.5%
Opener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.4% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Cantonese | 3.8% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Hmong | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.5% |
