Paper grader demographics and statistics in the US
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Paper grader gender statistics
44.4% of paper graders are women and 55.6% of paper graders are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Paper grader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Paper grader gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,828
Female income
$45,159
Paper grader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paper grader positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of paper graders are female.
Paper grader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2011 | 37.35% | 62.65% |
| 2012 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2013 | 39.54% | 60.46% |
| 2014 | 43.53% | 56.47% |
| 2015 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
| 2016 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2017 | 42.28% | 57.72% |
| 2018 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2019 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2020 | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Paper grader related jobs gender ratio
We compared paper graders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Paper Grader | 56% | 44% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Paper grader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paper graders is White, which makes up 60.0% of all paper graders. Comparatively, 15.5% of paper graders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of paper graders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Paper grader race
| Paper grader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Paper grader race and ethnicity over time
See how paper grader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paper grader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.50% | 10.47% | 5.66% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 65.90% | 11.73% | 5.66% | 12.87% |
| 2012 | 65.88% | 11.14% | 5.69% | 13.55% |
| 2013 | 67.67% | 10.82% | 5.71% | 12.08% |
| 2014 | 65.68% | 10.98% | 6.20% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 65.48% | 10.69% | 6.23% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 64.96% | 10.23% | 6.29% | 14.11% |
| 2017 | 64.95% | 10.16% | 6.68% | 14.26% |
| 2018 | 63.20% | 9.75% | 8.55% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 63.89% | 8.91% | 8.64% | 14.49% |
| 2020 | 61.22% | 9.16% | 9.04% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 59.98% | 9.41% | 8.93% | 15.45% |
Paper grader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian paper graders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White paper graders have the lowest average salary at $48,287.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,412 |
| White | $48,287 |
| Black or African American | $53,662 |
| Asian | $55,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,863 |
Average paper grader age
See how the average age of paper graders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paper grader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Paper grader age breakdown
The average age of paper graders is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the paper grader population.
Paper grader age breakdown
| Paper Grader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Paper grader educational attainment
The most common degree for paper graders is bachelor's degree, with 77% of paper graders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 5%
Paper graders by degree level
| Paper grader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Paper grader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, paper graders with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,656 annually. With a Master's degree, paper graders earn a median annual income of $55,393 compared to $47,805 for paper graders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,393 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,414 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,805 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,656 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,451 |
Paper grader employment statistics
Company size where paper graders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paper graders work.
Paper grader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Paper grader turnover and employment statistics
Paper grader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paper graders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paper grader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paper grader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average paper grader tenure
The average paper grader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 paper graders resumes in Zippia's database.
Paper grader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Paper grader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paper graders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Grader | 6.14% | - |
| Head Teacher | 9.52% | 73,756 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Faculty | 12.94% | 21,142 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Senior Instructional Systems Designer | 16.25% | 104,227 |
Similar paper grader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Head Teacher | 9.52% | 73,756 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Faculty | 12.94% | 21,142 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Senior Instructional Systems Designer | 16.25% | 104,227 |
Foreign languages spoken by paper graders
The most common foreign language among paper graders is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Malay, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Paper grader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Malay | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |