Parachute packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Parachute packer gender statistics
26.6% of parachute packers are women and 73.4% of parachute packers are men.
- Male, 73.4%
- Female, 26.6%
Parachute packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.4% |
| Female | 26.6% |
Parachute packer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,037
Female income
$28,131
Parachute packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parachute packer positions over time. Currently, 26.6% of parachute packers are female.
Parachute packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 2011 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2012 | 69.21% | 30.79% |
| 2013 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2014 | 70.71% | 29.29% |
| 2015 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2016 | 72.25% | 27.75% |
| 2017 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2018 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2019 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2021 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
Parachute packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared parachute packers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Parachute Packer | 73% | 27% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Female
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Parachute packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parachute packers is White, which makes up 55.1% of all parachute packers. Comparatively, 20.5% of parachute packers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of parachute packers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Parachute packer race
| Parachute packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Parachute packer race and ethnicity over time
See how parachute packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parachute packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.25% | 10.70% | 4.71% | 20.47% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 11.64% | 4.71% | 19.31% |
| 2012 | 62.17% | 13.36% | 4.31% | 17.95% |
| 2013 | 62.21% | 12.65% | 5.07% | 17.64% |
| 2014 | 61.14% | 13.18% | 5.16% | 18.25% |
| 2015 | 59.66% | 13.33% | 5.64% | 19.22% |
| 2016 | 59.93% | 12.78% | 5.64% | 19.24% |
| 2017 | 60.49% | 12.66% | 5.93% | 18.18% |
| 2018 | 59.34% | 13.24% | 6.28% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 13.59% | 5.53% | 16.70% |
| 2020 | 58.43% | 13.58% | 6.25% | 18.14% |
| 2021 | 55.15% | 13.01% | 7.01% | 20.49% |
Parachute packer wage gap by race
According to our data, white parachute packers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino parachute packers have the lowest average salary at $28,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,204 |
| White | $29,353 |
| Black or African American | $28,852 |
| Asian | $29,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,460 |
Average parachute packer age
See how the average age of parachute packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Parachute packer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Parachute packer age breakdown
The average age of parachute packers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the parachute packer population.
Parachute packer age breakdown
| Parachute Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Parachute packer educational attainment
The most common degree for parachute packers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of parachute packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 3%
Parachute packers by degree level
| Parachute packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 3% |
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Parachute packer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parachute packers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,481 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, parachute packers earn a median annual income of $29,306 compared to $29,177 for parachute packers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,306 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,177 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,481 |
Parachute packer turnover and employment statistics
Parachute packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parachute packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parachute packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parachute packer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average parachute packer tenure
The average parachute packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 parachute packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Parachute packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Parachute packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parachute packers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver | 3.85% | 60,202 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Bottle Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,507 |
| Merchandise Collector | 4.67% | 10,264 |
| Parachute Packer | 6.68% | - |
| Bead Picker | 10.43% | 16,506 |
Similar parachute packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver | 3.85% | 60,202 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Bottle Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,507 |
| Merchandise Collector | 4.67% | 10,264 |
| Bead Picker | 10.43% | 16,506 |
Foreign languages spoken by parachute packers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Parachute packer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |