Pick up worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Pick up worker gender statistics
38.0% of pick up workers are women and 62.0% of pick up workers are men.
- Male, 62.0%
- Female, 38.0%
Pick up worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.0% |
| Female | 38.0% |
Pick up worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,640
Female income
$31,732
Pick up worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pick up worker positions over time. Currently, 38.0% of pick up workers are female.
Pick up worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.02% | 30.98% |
| 2011 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2012 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2013 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2014 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
| 2015 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2016 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2017 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2018 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2019 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 34.73% |
| 2021 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
Pick up worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared pick up workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Pick Up Worker | 62% | 38% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Pick up worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pick up workers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all pick up workers. Comparatively, 26.0% of pick up workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of pick up workers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Pick up worker race
| Pick up worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Pick up worker race and ethnicity over time
See how pick up worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pick up worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.03% | 4.89% | 1.31% | 27.86% |
| 2011 | 64.59% | 5.34% | 1.26% | 26.74% |
| 2012 | 64.19% | 5.41% | 1.28% | 26.76% |
| 2013 | 63.93% | 5.13% | 1.27% | 27.21% |
| 2014 | 65.18% | 4.71% | 1.35% | 26.35% |
| 2015 | 66.99% | 4.80% | 1.49% | 24.32% |
| 2016 | 66.50% | 4.33% | 1.35% | 25.61% |
| 2017 | 68.64% | 3.95% | 1.36% | 23.72% |
| 2018 | 69.44% | 4.35% | 1.30% | 22.43% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 4.12% | 1.26% | 23.69% |
| 2020 | 70.36% | 4.25% | 1.40% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 63.68% | 4.29% | 1.81% | 26.00% |
Pick up worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white pick up workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pick up workers have the lowest average salary at $33,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,518 |
| White | $34,482 |
| Black or African American | $33,659 |
| Asian | $33,467 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,092 |
Average pick up worker age
See how the average age of pick up workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pick up worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Pick up worker age breakdown
The average age of pick up workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the pick up worker population.
Pick up worker age breakdown
| Pick Up Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Pick up worker educational attainment
The most common degree for pick up workers is high school diploma, with 46% of pick up workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Pick up workers by degree level
| Pick up worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Pick up worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pick up workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,193 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pick up workers earn a median annual income of $34,128 compared to $33,096 for pick up workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,096 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,128 |
| No Education | $32,514 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,193 |
Pick up worker employment statistics
Most pick up workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where pick up workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pick up workers work.
Pick up worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Pick up worker jobs by company type
Employees with the pick up worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pick up workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pick up worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Pick up worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for pick up workers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Pick up worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Pick up worker turnover and employment statistics
Pick up worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pick up workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pick up worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pick up worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average pick up worker tenure
The average pick up worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 pick up workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pick up worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Foreign languages spoken by pick up workers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Pick up worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
