Ordnance handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Ordnance handler gender statistics
14.3% of ordnance handlers are women and 85.7% of ordnance handlers are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Ordnance handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Ordnance handler gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,504
Female income
$46,991
Ordnance handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ordnance handler positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of ordnance handlers are female.
Ordnance handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2011 | 86.42% | 13.58% |
| 2012 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2013 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2014 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2017 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2018 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2019 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2020 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Ordnance handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared ordnance handlers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Ordnance Handler | 86% | 14% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Ordnance handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ordnance handlers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all ordnance handlers. Comparatively, 21.2% of ordnance handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of ordnance handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
- Asian, 0.9%
Ordnance handler race
| Ordnance handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Ordnance handler race and ethnicity over time
See how ordnance handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ordnance handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.23% | 11.82% | 1.77% | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 68.92% | 10.36% | 1.80% | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 9.25% | 1.54% | 16.58% |
| 2013 | 70.82% | 11.03% | 2.32% | 9.87% |
| 2014 | 67.07% | 10.16% | 4.07% | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 77.67% | 4.37% | 1.46% | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 73.41% | 12.64% | 0.49% | 10.21% |
| 2017 | 69.34% | 11.79% | 2.36% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 9.22% | 3.88% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 11.30% | 3.48% | 13.04% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 6.47% | 1.44% | 19.42% |
| 2021 | 60.60% | 11.25% | 0.87% | 21.21% |
Ordnance handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white ordnance handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian ordnance handlers have the lowest average salary at $48,375.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,554 |
| White | $64,196 |
| Black or African American | $51,226 |
| Asian | $48,375 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,536 |
Average ordnance handler age
See how the average age of ordnance handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ordnance handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Ordnance handler age breakdown
The average age of ordnance handlers is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the ordnance handler population.
Ordnance handler age breakdown
| Ordnance Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Ordnance handler educational attainment
- Associate, 64%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Ordnance handlers by degree level
| Ordnance handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Ordnance handler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ordnance handlers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,418 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ordnance handlers earn a median annual income of $53,816 compared to $44,914 for ordnance handlers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,914 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,816 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,418 |
Ordnance handler turnover and employment statistics
Ordnance handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ordnance handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ordnance handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ordnance handler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3.80% |
| 2017 | 3.19% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average ordnance handler tenure
The average ordnance handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 ordnance handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ordnance handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Ordnance handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ordnance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Instructor | 2.29% | 24,641 |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Well Driller | 2.64% | 935 |
| Shale Planer Operator | 4.26% | 26,010 |
| Ordnance Handler | 7.15% | - |
Similar ordnance handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Instructor | 2.29% | 24,641 |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Well Driller | 2.64% | 935 |
| Shale Planer Operator | 4.26% | 26,010 |
Foreign languages spoken by ordnance handlers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ordnance handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |