Platform worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Platform worker gender statistics
11.5% of platform workers are women and 88.5% of platform workers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Platform worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Platform worker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,808
Female income
$25,151
Platform worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in platform worker positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of platform workers are female.
Platform worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2011 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2013 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2018 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2020 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Platform worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared platform workers 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% |
| Platform Worker | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Platform worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among platform workers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all platform workers. Comparatively, 14.2% of platform workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of platform workers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Platform worker race
| Platform worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Platform worker race and ethnicity over time
See how platform worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Platform worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.54% | 10.01% | 3.96% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 70.66% | 11.45% | 3.99% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 71.55% | 10.76% | 3.93% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 71.83% | 10.21% | 4.05% | 10.40% |
| 2014 | 70.48% | 10.89% | 4.10% | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 69.94% | 10.43% | 4.08% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 70.09% | 10.22% | 4.18% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 69.73% | 10.02% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2018 | 70.83% | 9.83% | 4.33% | 11.29% |
| 2019 | 69.39% | 10.08% | 4.54% | 12.25% |
| 2020 | 65.64% | 11.04% | 5.12% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 10.56% | 5.58% | 14.15% |
Platform worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white platform workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american platform workers have the lowest average salary at $27,070.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,658 |
| White | $28,516 |
| Black or African American | $27,070 |
| Asian | $27,851 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,965 |
Average platform worker age
See how the average age of platform workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Platform worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Platform worker age breakdown
The average age of platform workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the platform worker population.
Platform worker age breakdown
| Platform Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Platform worker educational attainment
The most common degree for platform workers is high school diploma, with 53% of platform workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 11%
Platform workers by degree level
| Platform worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
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Platform worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, platform workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,631 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, platform workers earn a median annual income of $28,233 compared to $27,508 for platform workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,508 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,233 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,631 |
Platform worker employment statistics
Company size where platform workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where platform workers work.
Platform worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Platform worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for platform workers are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Platform worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 38% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Platform worker turnover and employment statistics
Platform worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for platform workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Platform worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Platform worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average platform worker tenure
The average platform worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 platform workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Platform worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Platform worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of platform 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Automatic Wheel Line Operator | 3.85% | 82,646 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Chip Washer | 4.59% | 34,400 |
| Platform Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Switch Maker | 10.43% | 7,048 |
Similar platform worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Automatic Wheel Line Operator | 3.85% | 82,646 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Chip Washer | 4.59% | 34,400 |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Switch Maker | 10.43% | 7,048 |
Foreign languages spoken by platform workers
- German, 100.0%
Platform worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |