Production sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Production sorter gender statistics
55.6% of production sorters are women and 44.4% of production sorters are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Production sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Production sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,024
Female income
$29,251
Production sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in production sorter positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of production sorters are female.
Production sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2011 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
| 2012 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2013 | 45.03% | 54.97% |
| 2014 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2015 | 46.07% | 53.93% |
| 2016 | 45.05% | 54.95% |
| 2017 | 44.93% | 55.07% |
| 2018 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
| 2019 | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| 2020 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2021 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
Production sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared production sorters 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% |
| Production Sorter | 44% | 56% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Production sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among production sorters is White, which makes up 58.9% of all production sorters. Comparatively, 18.3% of production sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of production sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Production sorter race
| Production sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Production sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how production sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Production sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.11% | 10.41% | 6.29% | 14.96% |
| 2011 | 64.41% | 11.68% | 5.78% | 15.79% |
| 2012 | 64.48% | 11.72% | 6.42% | 14.97% |
| 2013 | 64.62% | 11.80% | 5.82% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 64.98% | 11.09% | 6.01% | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 11.08% | 6.01% | 16.46% |
| 2016 | 64.47% | 11.24% | 5.70% | 16.26% |
| 2017 | 64.58% | 10.33% | 6.18% | 16.28% |
| 2018 | 65.65% | 10.11% | 6.15% | 15.39% |
| 2019 | 64.73% | 10.02% | 5.79% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 9.93% | 6.70% | 16.67% |
| 2021 | 58.93% | 10.38% | 7.28% | 18.30% |
Production sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian production sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american production sorters have the lowest average salary at $30,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,127 |
| White | $31,215 |
| Black or African American | $30,427 |
| Asian | $31,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,811 |
Average production sorter age
See how the average age of production sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Production sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Production sorter age breakdown
The average age of production sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the production sorter population.
Production sorter age breakdown
| Production Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Production sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for production sorters is high school diploma, with 55% of production sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Production sorters by degree level
| Production sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Production sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, production sorters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,274 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, production sorters earn a median annual income of $31,755 compared to $30,425 for production sorters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,274 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,205 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,755 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,425 |
Production sorter employment statistics
Company size where production sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where production sorters work.
Production sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Production sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for production sorters are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Production sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Production sorter turnover and employment statistics
Production sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for production sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Production sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Production sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average production sorter tenure
The average production sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 production sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Production sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Production sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of production sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Sorter | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Dental Laboratory Worker | 5.24% | 79,089 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Molybdenum Steamer Operator | 8.41% | 25,673 |
| Ice Cream Freezer Assistant | 8.89% | 1,668 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Similar production sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Dental Laboratory Worker | 5.24% | 79,089 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Molybdenum Steamer Operator | 8.41% | 25,673 |
| Ice Cream Freezer Assistant | 8.89% | 1,668 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by production sorters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Production sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
