Oyster shucker demographics and statistics in the US
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Oyster shucker gender statistics
10.4% of oyster shuckers are women and 89.6% of oyster shuckers are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Oyster shucker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Oyster shucker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,146
Female income
$25,484
Oyster shucker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oyster shucker positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of oyster shuckers are female.
Oyster shucker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2011 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2012 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2016 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2017 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2018 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2019 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2020 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
Oyster shucker related jobs gender ratio
We compared oyster shuckers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Oyster Shucker | 90% | 10% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Oyster shucker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oyster shuckers is White, which makes up 60.1% of all oyster shuckers. Comparatively, 16.5% of oyster shuckers are Black or African American and 11.7% of oyster shuckers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.1%
- Black or African American, 16.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Oyster shucker race
| Oyster shucker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Oyster shucker race and ethnicity over time
See how oyster shucker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oyster shucker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.88% | 18.52% | 5.18% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 56.28% | 19.91% | 5.96% | 15.39% |
| 2012 | 55.79% | 20.19% | 6.48% | 15.53% |
| 2013 | 58.08% | 18.67% | 6.73% | 14.24% |
| 2014 | 59.28% | 19.74% | 6.55% | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 58.48% | 18.86% | 7.70% | 12.05% |
| 2016 | 58.28% | 18.70% | 7.24% | 13.10% |
| 2017 | 58.71% | 17.80% | 6.27% | 14.27% |
| 2018 | 61.76% | 17.34% | 6.42% | 12.72% |
| 2019 | 63.62% | 18.76% | 5.91% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 60.60% | 18.00% | 7.04% | 9.59% |
| 2021 | 60.08% | 16.55% | 7.40% | 11.73% |
Oyster shucker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown oyster shuckers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oyster shuckers have the lowest average salary at $26,505.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,492 |
| White | $27,025 |
| Black or African American | $26,505 |
| Asian | $27,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,353 |
Average oyster shucker age
See how the average age of oyster shuckers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oyster shucker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40 | 40 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 44 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 |
Oyster shucker age breakdown
The average age of oyster shuckers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the oyster shucker population.
Oyster shucker age breakdown
| Oyster Shucker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Oyster shucker educational attainment
The most common degree for oyster shuckers is high school diploma, with 34% of oyster shuckers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Oyster shuckers by degree level
| Oyster shucker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Oyster shucker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oyster shuckers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,700 annually. With a Associate degree, oyster shuckers earn a median annual income of $27,676 compared to $26,931 for oyster shuckers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,931 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,700 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,676 |
Oyster shucker employment statistics
Company size where oyster shuckers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oyster shuckers work.
Oyster shucker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Oyster shucker jobs by industry
The most common industries for oyster shuckers are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Oyster shucker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Oyster shucker turnover and employment statistics
Oyster shucker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oyster shuckers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oyster shucker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oyster shucker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average oyster shucker tenure
The average oyster shucker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 oyster shuckers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oyster shucker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Oyster shucker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oyster shuckers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster Shucker | 2.90% | - |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Sausage Machine Operator | 5.53% | 53,609 |
| Baker | 6.32% | 10,867 |
Similar oyster shucker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Sausage Machine Operator | 5.53% | 53,609 |
| Baker | 6.32% | 10,867 |
Foreign languages spoken by oyster shuckers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
Oyster shucker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
