Planer demographics and statistics in the US
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Planer gender statistics
12.5% of planers are women and 87.5% of planers are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Planer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Planer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,113
Female income
$40,307
Planer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in planer positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of planers are female.
Planer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.18% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 87.45% | 12.55% |
| 2013 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2014 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2015 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2017 | 87.42% | 12.58% |
| 2018 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2019 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2020 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Planer related jobs gender ratio
We compared planers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Planer | 88% | 13% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Planer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among planers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all planers. Comparatively, 13.2% of planers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of planers are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Planer race
| Planer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Planer race and ethnicity over time
See how planer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Planer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.16% | 5.98% | 5.84% | 11.22% |
| 2011 | 73.52% | 7.07% | 6.80% | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 73.71% | 6.45% | 6.29% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 74.38% | 6.78% | 6.82% | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 73.28% | 5.95% | 7.87% | 10.22% |
| 2015 | 74.71% | 5.81% | 7.22% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 72.03% | 6.77% | 7.02% | 11.69% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 5.15% | 8.43% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 72.80% | 5.85% | 7.77% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 71.99% | 5.68% | 7.90% | 12.06% |
| 2020 | 67.59% | 6.64% | 7.77% | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 67.06% | 6.17% | 8.36% | 13.23% |
Planer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,430 |
| White | $42,405 |
| Black or African American | $44,103 |
| Asian | $44,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,143 |
Average planer age
See how the average age of planers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Planer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 | 48 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 50 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Planer age breakdown
The average age of planers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the planer population.
Planer age breakdown
| Planer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Planer educational attainment
The most common degree for planers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of planers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Planers by degree level
| Planer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Planer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,648 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,972 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,607 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,312 |
Planer employment statistics
Company size where planers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where planers work.
Planer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Planer jobs by industry
The most common industries for planers are manufacturing, retail and energy.
Planer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Planer turnover and employment statistics
Planer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for planers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Planer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Planer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 2.75% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average planer tenure
The average planer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 planers resumes in Zippia's database.
Planer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Planer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of planers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Planer | 7.17% | - |
| Logistics Research Engineer | 8.65% | 60,717 |
| Digital Analyst | 10.00% | 46,202 |
| Geophysical Prospecting Permit Agent | 11.05% | 25,312 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector | 11.64% | 46,454 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Similar planer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Logistics Research Engineer | 8.65% | 60,717 |
| Digital Analyst | 10.00% | 46,202 |
| Geophysical Prospecting Permit Agent | 11.05% | 25,312 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector | 11.64% | 46,454 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Foreign languages spoken by planers
The most common foreign language among planers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 30.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 30.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
Planer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 30.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |