Order worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Order worker gender statistics
37.5% of order workers are women and 62.5% of order workers are men.
- Male, 62.5%
- Female, 37.5%
Order worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.5% |
| Female | 37.5% |
Order worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,160
Female income
$27,047
Order worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in order worker positions over time. Currently, 37.5% of order workers are female.
Order worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2011 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2012 | 67.26% | 32.74% |
| 2013 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2014 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
| 2015 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2017 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2018 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2019 | 62.25% | 37.75% |
| 2020 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
Order worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared order workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Order Worker | 63% | 38% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Order worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among order workers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all order workers. Comparatively, 16.8% of order workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of order workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Order worker race
| Order worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Order worker race and ethnicity over time
See how order worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Order worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.49% | 12.21% | 2.55% | 13.14% |
| 2011 | 69.13% | 12.59% | 2.57% | 13.03% |
| 2012 | 68.41% | 12.74% | 2.72% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 68.50% | 12.28% | 2.63% | 13.89% |
| 2014 | 68.22% | 12.72% | 2.81% | 13.54% |
| 2015 | 67.31% | 13.05% | 2.85% | 14.00% |
| 2016 | 66.52% | 12.69% | 2.95% | 14.87% |
| 2017 | 66.32% | 12.82% | 2.97% | 15.04% |
| 2018 | 65.82% | 12.86% | 3.27% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 66.20% | 12.83% | 3.10% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 63.43% | 12.81% | 3.33% | 15.24% |
| 2021 | 60.48% | 13.50% | 3.67% | 16.85% |
Order worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white order workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian order workers have the lowest average salary at $29,004.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,200 |
| White | $29,367 |
| Black or African American | $29,069 |
| Asian | $29,004 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,160 |
Average order worker age
See how the average age of order workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Order worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Order worker age breakdown
The average age of order workers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the order worker population.
Order worker age breakdown
| Order Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Order worker educational attainment
The most common degree for order workers is high school diploma, with 27% of order workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Order workers by degree level
| Order worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Order worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, order workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,151 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, order workers earn a median annual income of $29,930 compared to $29,759 for order workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,050 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,759 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,930 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,151 |
Order worker employment statistics
Company size where order workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where order workers work.
Order worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Order worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for order workers are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Order worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Order worker turnover and employment statistics
Order worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for order workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Order worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Order worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average order worker tenure
The average order worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 order workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Order worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Order worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of order workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Order Worker | 3.95% | - |
| Courtesy Car Driver | 6.17% | 130,650 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Similar order worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Courtesy Car Driver | 6.17% | 130,650 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by order workers
The most common foreign language among order workers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Order worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |