Proofer demographics and statistics in the US
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Proofer gender statistics
53.0% of proofers are women and 47.0% of proofers are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Proofer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Proofer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,842
Female income
$30,802
Proofer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in proofer positions over time. Currently, 53.0% of proofers are female.
Proofer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.43% | 47.57% |
| 2011 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2012 | 54.41% | 45.59% |
| 2013 | 50.26% | 49.74% |
| 2014 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
| 2015 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
| 2016 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2017 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2018 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2019 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2020 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
| 2021 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
Proofer related jobs gender ratio
We compared proofers 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% |
| Proofer | 47% | 53% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Proofer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among proofers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all proofers. Comparatively, 15.7% of proofers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of proofers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Proofer race
| Proofer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Proofer race and ethnicity over time
See how proofer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Proofer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.76% | 12.43% | 4.61% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 66.10% | 12.36% | 4.48% | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 62.94% | 12.41% | 6.12% | 16.52% |
| 2013 | 66.92% | 11.00% | 5.06% | 15.56% |
| 2014 | 66.31% | 10.99% | 5.94% | 14.95% |
| 2015 | 67.15% | 11.00% | 5.52% | 14.19% |
| 2016 | 66.05% | 10.19% | 5.68% | 16.01% |
| 2017 | 64.57% | 11.41% | 6.09% | 15.88% |
| 2018 | 66.82% | 10.23% | 4.97% | 15.67% |
| 2019 | 65.93% | 10.50% | 5.42% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 67.33% | 10.81% | 4.50% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 63.02% | 10.71% | 6.57% | 15.70% |
Proofer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian proofers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino proofers have the lowest average salary at $32,325.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,761 |
| White | $33,161 |
| Black or African American | $32,557 |
| Asian | $33,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,325 |
Average proofer age
See how the average age of proofers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Proofer 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 |
Proofer age breakdown
The average age of proofers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the proofer population.
Proofer age breakdown
| Proofer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Proofer educational attainment
The most common degree for proofers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of proofers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Proofers by degree level
| Proofer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Proofer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, proofers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $33,246 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, proofers earn a median annual income of $33,106 compared to $32,991 for proofers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,246 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,991 |
Proofer employment statistics
Most proofers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where proofers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where proofers work.
Proofer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Proofer jobs by company type
Employees with the proofer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most proofers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Proofer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 75% |
Proofer jobs by industry
The most common industries for proofers are manufacturing, professional and finance.
Proofer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Media | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Proofer turnover and employment statistics
Proofer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for proofers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Proofer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Proofer 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 proofer tenure
The average proofer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 proofers resumes in Zippia's database.
Proofer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Proofer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of proofers 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 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Parts Inspector | 3.84% | 39,210 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Proofer | 5.41% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Plate Keeper | 20.58% | 3,177 |
Similar proofer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Parts Inspector | 3.84% | 39,210 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Plate Keeper | 20.58% | 3,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by proofers
The most common foreign language among proofers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Swedish, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Proofer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Swedish | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |