Racker demographics and statistics in the US
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Racker gender statistics
34.2% of rackers are women and 65.8% of rackers are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Racker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Racker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,482
Female income
$28,976
Racker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in racker positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of rackers are female.
Racker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 35.52% |
| 2012 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2013 | 65.14% | 34.86% |
| 2014 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2015 | 66.57% | 33.43% |
| 2016 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2017 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2018 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2019 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2020 | 65.26% | 34.74% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
Racker related jobs gender ratio
We compared rackers 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% |
| Racker | 66% | 34% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Racker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rackers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all rackers. Comparatively, 13.5% of rackers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of rackers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Racker race
| Racker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Racker race and ethnicity over time
See how racker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Racker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.56% | 10.88% | 5.96% | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 69.22% | 11.03% | 5.90% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 67.90% | 11.00% | 5.98% | 12.55% |
| 2013 | 69.13% | 10.48% | 5.82% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 68.38% | 10.46% | 5.74% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 10.45% | 6.03% | 11.42% |
| 2016 | 68.10% | 10.53% | 6.03% | 12.27% |
| 2017 | 67.13% | 11.16% | 6.15% | 12.42% |
| 2018 | 68.64% | 10.14% | 6.32% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 69.91% | 9.73% | 6.06% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 67.11% | 9.74% | 7.02% | 11.28% |
| 2021 | 64.29% | 9.64% | 7.04% | 13.53% |
Racker wage gap by race
According to our data, white rackers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rackers have the lowest average salary at $30,761.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,922 |
| White | $32,370 |
| Black or African American | $30,761 |
| Asian | $31,234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,149 |
Average racker age
See how the average age of rackers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Racker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Racker age breakdown
The average age of rackers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the racker population.
Racker age breakdown
| Racker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Racker educational attainment
The most common degree for rackers is high school diploma, with 54% of rackers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Rackers by degree level
| Racker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Racker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rackers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,438 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rackers earn a median annual income of $31,812 compared to $31,375 for rackers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,438 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,811 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,375 |
Racker employment statistics
Most rackers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where rackers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rackers work.
Racker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Racker jobs by company type
Employees with the racker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rackers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Racker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 1% |
Racker jobs by industry
The most common industries for rackers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Racker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Racker turnover and employment statistics
Racker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rackers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Racker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Racker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average racker tenure
The average racker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,440 rackers resumes in Zippia's database.
Racker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Racker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rackers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soap Inspector | 4.47% | 16,585 |
| Nester | 4.75% | 389 |
| Racker | 4.90% | - |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Coater Helper | 8.89% | 13,649 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Similar racker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soap Inspector | 4.47% | 16,585 |
| Nester | 4.75% | 389 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Coater Helper | 8.89% | 13,649 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Foreign languages spoken by rackers
The most common foreign language among rackers is Spanish at 89.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 5.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 89.5%
- Dakota, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
Racker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 89.5% |
| Dakota | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
