Pier worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Pier worker gender statistics
31.3% of pier workers are women and 68.8% of pier workers are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Pier worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Pier worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,276
Female income
$29,304
Pier worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pier worker positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of pier workers are female.
Pier worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2011 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 32.48% |
| 2013 | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 2014 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2015 | 69.50% | 30.50% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2017 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2021 | 68.75% | 31.25% |
Pier worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared pier workers 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% |
| Pier Worker | 69% | 31% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pier worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pier workers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all pier workers. Comparatively, 19.2% of pier workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of pier workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pier worker race
| Pier worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pier worker race and ethnicity over time
See how pier worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pier worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Pier worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white pier workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pier workers have the lowest average salary at $32,116.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,992 |
| White | $34,725 |
| Black or African American | $32,116 |
| Asian | $32,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,739 |
Average pier worker age
See how the average age of pier workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pier worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Pier worker age breakdown
The average age of pier workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pier worker population.
Pier worker age breakdown
| Pier Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pier worker educational attainment
The most common degree for pier workers is bachelor's degree, with 29% of pier workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 28%
Pier workers by degree level
| Pier worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 28% |
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Pier worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pier workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,497 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pier workers earn a median annual income of $33,813 compared to $33,104 for pier workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,497 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,608 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,813 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,104 |
Pier worker turnover and employment statistics
Pier worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pier workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pier worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pier worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average pier worker tenure
The average pier worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 pier workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pier worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pier worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pier workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Distribution Checker | 4.47% | 17,882 |
| Loading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,537 |
| Pier Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Oliver Filter Operator | 8.41% | 25,655 |
| Ice Cream Freezer Assistant | 8.89% | 1,668 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar pier worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Distribution Checker | 4.47% | 17,882 |
| Loading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,537 |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Oliver Filter Operator | 8.41% | 25,655 |
| Ice Cream Freezer Assistant | 8.89% | 1,668 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |