Pricer demographics and statistics in the US
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Pricer gender statistics
72.5% of pricers are women and 27.5% of pricers are men.
- Female, 72.5%
- Male, 27.5%
Pricer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.5% |
| Male | 27.5% |
Pricer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,159
Female income
$30,563
Pricer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pricer positions over time. Currently, 72.5% of pricers are female.
Pricer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.46% | 73.54% |
| 2011 | 27.31% | 72.69% |
| 2012 | 27.87% | 72.13% |
| 2013 | 28.01% | 71.99% |
| 2014 | 28.58% | 71.42% |
| 2015 | 28.47% | 71.53% |
| 2016 | 28.49% | 71.51% |
| 2017 | 28.52% | 71.48% |
| 2018 | 28.89% | 71.11% |
| 2019 | 27.43% | 72.57% |
| 2020 | 28.44% | 71.56% |
| 2021 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
Pricer related jobs gender ratio
We compared pricers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Pricer | 28% | 72% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Pricer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pricers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all pricers. Comparatively, 18.0% of pricers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of pricers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Pricer race
| Pricer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Pricer race and ethnicity over time
See how pricer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pricer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.05% | 9.85% | 6.64% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 11.10% | 6.32% | 14.91% |
| 2012 | 64.71% | 11.07% | 6.32% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 65.45% | 10.75% | 6.42% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 64.76% | 10.93% | 6.45% | 14.99% |
| 2015 | 65.07% | 10.42% | 6.67% | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 63.87% | 10.65% | 6.59% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 63.99% | 10.46% | 6.61% | 15.78% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 9.34% | 7.03% | 16.34% |
| 2019 | 63.65% | 9.51% | 6.84% | 16.30% |
| 2020 | 61.82% | 9.36% | 7.31% | 16.42% |
| 2021 | 60.27% | 8.59% | 7.18% | 17.96% |
Pricer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino pricers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pricers have the lowest average salary at $30,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,988 |
| White | $31,064 |
| Black or African American | $31,076 |
| Asian | $31,212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,458 |
Average pricer age
See how the average age of pricers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pricer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Pricer age breakdown
The average age of pricers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the pricer population.
Pricer age breakdown
| Pricer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Pricer educational attainment
The most common degree for pricers is high school diploma, with 40% of pricers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Pricers by degree level
| Pricer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Pricer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pricers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,017 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pricers earn a median annual income of $32,087 compared to $31,154 for pricers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,017 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,503 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,087 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,154 |
Pricer employment statistics
Most pricers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where pricers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pricers work.
Pricer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Pricer jobs by company type
Employees with the pricer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pricers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pricer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Pricer jobs by industry
The most common industries for pricers are retail, non profits and manufacturing.
Pricer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pricer turnover and employment statistics
Pricer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pricers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pricer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pricer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average pricer tenure
The average pricer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 886 pricers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pricer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pricer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pricers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricer | 6.40% | - |
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Rural Carrier | 9.48% | 16,047 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Production Planner/Buyer | 10.63% | 74,989 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Similar pricer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Rural Carrier | 9.48% | 16,047 |
| Bulk Mail Technician | 10.33% | 23,199 |
| Production Planner/Buyer | 10.63% | 74,989 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 21,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by pricers
The most common foreign language among pricers is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 60.9%
- French, 8.7%
- Polish, 8.7%
- Mandarin, 4.3%
- Cantonese, 4.3%
- Other, 13.1%
Pricer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.9% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Polish | 8.7% |
| Mandarin | 4.3% |
| Cantonese | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.1% |
