Paper cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Paper cutter gender statistics
7.7% of paper cutters are women and 92.3% of paper cutters are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Paper cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Paper cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,903
Female income
$31,935
Paper cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paper cutter positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of paper cutters are female.
Paper cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2011 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2012 | 92.25% | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2015 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2016 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2017 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2020 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Paper cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared paper cutters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Paper Cutter | 92% | 8% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Paper cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paper cutters is White, which makes up 60.7% of all paper cutters. Comparatively, 15.5% of paper cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of paper cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Paper cutter race
| Paper cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Paper cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how paper cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paper cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.33% | 10.89% | 4.95% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 63.63% | 13.68% | 5.12% | 15.22% |
| 2012 | 62.55% | 12.35% | 3.98% | 17.63% |
| 2013 | 65.58% | 11.44% | 4.57% | 15.92% |
| 2014 | 64.47% | 11.52% | 4.84% | 15.45% |
| 2015 | 64.66% | 11.85% | 4.15% | 15.22% |
| 2016 | 65.75% | 12.31% | 5.28% | 13.03% |
| 2017 | 68.70% | 10.10% | 4.47% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 63.68% | 11.35% | 4.35% | 17.64% |
| 2019 | 64.73% | 11.14% | 4.75% | 16.44% |
| 2020 | 69.09% | 11.99% | 4.61% | 9.12% |
| 2021 | 60.73% | 12.12% | 6.60% | 15.46% |
Paper cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white paper cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian paper cutters have the lowest average salary at $32,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,282 |
| White | $35,372 |
| Black or African American | $33,707 |
| Asian | $32,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,303 |
Average paper cutter age
See how the average age of paper cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paper cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Paper cutter age breakdown
The average age of paper cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the paper cutter population.
Paper cutter age breakdown
| Paper Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Paper cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for paper cutters is high school diploma, with 57% of paper cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Paper cutters by degree level
| Paper cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Paper cutter employment statistics
Company size where paper cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paper cutters work.
Paper cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Paper cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for paper cutters are manufacturing, insurance and media.
Paper cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Paper cutter turnover and employment statistics
Paper cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paper cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paper cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paper cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average paper cutter tenure
The average paper cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 paper cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Paper cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Paper cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paper cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Picker | 4.47% | 16,629 |
| Icicle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Raymond Mill Operator | 8.41% | 26,654 |
| Beater Room Helper | 8.89% | 38,050 |
| Paper Cutter | 10.16% | - |
| Photographic Process Worker | 15.21% | 41,908 |
Similar paper cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Picker | 4.47% | 16,629 |
| Icicle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Raymond Mill Operator | 8.41% | 26,654 |
| Beater Room Helper | 8.89% | 38,050 |
| Photographic Process Worker | 15.21% | 41,908 |