Print finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Print finisher gender statistics
27.7% of print finishers are women and 72.3% of print finishers are men.
- Male, 72.3%
- Female, 27.7%
Print finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.3% |
| Female | 27.7% |
Print finisher gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,952
Female income
$32,875
Print finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in print finisher positions over time. Currently, 27.7% of print finishers are female.
Print finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
| 2011 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2012 | 77.80% | 22.20% |
| 2013 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2014 | 75.85% | 24.15% |
| 2015 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2016 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2017 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2018 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 2019 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
| 2020 | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 2021 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
Print finisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared print finishers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Print Finisher | 72% | 28% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Print finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among print finishers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all print finishers. Comparatively, 14.6% of print finishers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of print finishers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Print finisher race
| Print finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Print finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how print finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Print finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.40% | 10.22% | 5.98% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 10.15% | 5.86% | 13.91% |
| 2012 | 64.59% | 10.20% | 7.50% | 15.43% |
| 2013 | 68.57% | 8.79% | 6.43% | 14.46% |
| 2014 | 67.96% | 8.78% | 7.32% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 68.79% | 8.79% | 6.89% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 7.98% | 7.05% | 14.92% |
| 2017 | 66.22% | 9.20% | 7.46% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 8.02% | 6.34% | 14.57% |
| 2019 | 67.58% | 8.29% | 6.79% | 14.89% |
| 2020 | 68.97% | 8.60% | 5.88% | 12.82% |
| 2021 | 64.67% | 8.50% | 7.95% | 14.60% |
Print finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian print finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino print finishers have the lowest average salary at $35,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,787 |
| White | $37,609 |
| Black or African American | $36,369 |
| Asian | $38,142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,897 |
Average print finisher age
See how the average age of print finishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Print finisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Print finisher age breakdown
The average age of print finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the print finisher population.
Print finisher age breakdown
| Print Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Print finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for print finishers is bachelor's degree, with 30% of print finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Print finishers by degree level
| Print finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Print finisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, print finishers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $37,784 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, print finishers earn a median annual income of $37,495 compared to $37,258 for print finishers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,784 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,495 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,258 |
Print finisher employment statistics
Most print finishers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where print finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where print finishers work.
Print finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Print finisher jobs by company type
Employees with the print finisher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most print finishers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Print finisher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 85% |
Print finisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for print finishers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Print finisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Media | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Print finisher turnover and employment statistics
Print finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for print finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Print finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Print finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average print finisher tenure
The average print finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 print finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Print finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Print finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of print finishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Quality Inspector | 3.84% | 70,978 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Print Finisher | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Sheet Layer | 20.58% | 2,149 |
Similar print finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Quality Inspector | 3.84% | 70,978 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Sheet Layer | 20.58% | 2,149 |
Foreign languages spoken by print finishers
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Print finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |