Raker demographics and statistics in the US
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Raker gender statistics
15.9% of rakers are women and 84.1% of rakers are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Raker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Raker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,573
Female income
$28,963
Raker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in raker positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of rakers are female.
Raker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2011 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2014 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2015 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2017 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2018 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2019 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2020 | 85.01% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
Raker related jobs gender ratio
We compared rakers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Raker | 84% | 16% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Raker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rakers is White, which makes up 50.0% of all rakers. Comparatively, 34.0% of rakers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of rakers are Black or African American.
- White, 50.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.0%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Raker race
| Raker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Raker race and ethnicity over time
See how raker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Raker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.25% | 7.81% | 2.41% | 26.46% |
| 2011 | 59.62% | 9.03% | 2.36% | 25.41% |
| 2012 | 59.45% | 8.48% | 2.49% | 25.49% |
| 2013 | 60.10% | 8.07% | 2.36% | 25.89% |
| 2014 | 59.22% | 7.89% | 2.59% | 26.73% |
| 2015 | 57.56% | 7.58% | 2.59% | 28.76% |
| 2016 | 57.19% | 7.34% | 2.75% | 29.09% |
| 2017 | 56.89% | 7.45% | 2.73% | 29.42% |
| 2018 | 57.67% | 6.86% | 2.81% | 28.84% |
| 2019 | 55.82% | 6.90% | 2.85% | 30.79% |
| 2020 | 53.41% | 8.10% | 2.86% | 30.12% |
| 2021 | 50.04% | 7.27% | 2.94% | 34.00% |
Raker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,248 |
| White | $31,246 |
| Black or African American | $29,414 |
| Asian | $30,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,210 |
Average raker age
See how the average age of rakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Raker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Raker age breakdown
The average age of rakers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the raker population.
Raker age breakdown
| Raker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Raker educational attainment
The most common degree for rakers is high school diploma, with 66% of rakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
Rakers by degree level
| Raker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Raker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,539 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,942 |
| No Education | $29,165 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,700 |
Raker turnover and employment statistics
Raker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Raker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Raker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average raker tenure
The average raker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 rakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Raker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Raker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Mason | 1.40% | 9,328 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Raker | 2.24% | - |
| Industrial Journeyman Electrician | 2.76% | 26,642 |
| Floor Coverer | 3.39% | 16,288 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Similar raker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Mason | 1.40% | 9,328 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | 8,712 |
| Taper | 1.75% | 940 |
| Industrial Journeyman Electrician | 2.76% | 26,642 |
| Floor Coverer | 3.39% | 16,288 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Foreign languages spoken by rakers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Raker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |