Reconditioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Reconditioner gender statistics
13.7% of reconditioners are women and 86.3% of reconditioners are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Reconditioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Reconditioner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,865
Female income
$35,331
Reconditioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reconditioner positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of reconditioners are female.
Reconditioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2012 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2013 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2014 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2015 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2019 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2020 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
Reconditioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared reconditioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Reconditioner | 86% | 14% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Reconditioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reconditioners is White, which makes up 68.0% of all reconditioners. Comparatively, 12.8% of reconditioners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of reconditioners are Black or African American.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Reconditioner race
| Reconditioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Reconditioner race and ethnicity over time
See how reconditioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reconditioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.49% | 11.22% | 2.69% | 13.22% |
| 2011 | 68.51% | 12.46% | 2.42% | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 69.17% | 10.19% | 2.85% | 15.02% |
| 2013 | 71.34% | 10.43% | 2.10% | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 69.88% | 9.97% | 2.80% | 14.05% |
| 2015 | 70.25% | 10.29% | 2.81% | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 68.58% | 11.97% | 2.98% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 69.46% | 9.94% | 3.30% | 14.07% |
| 2018 | 72.33% | 8.29% | 3.29% | 13.03% |
| 2019 | 72.68% | 9.24% | 2.91% | 12.24% |
| 2020 | 68.60% | 9.55% | 3.84% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 9.84% | 3.61% | 12.82% |
Reconditioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian reconditioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reconditioners have the lowest average salary at $36,471.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,651 |
| White | $36,800 |
| Black or African American | $36,471 |
| Asian | $37,285 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,125 |
Average reconditioner age
See how the average age of reconditioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reconditioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Reconditioner age breakdown
The average age of reconditioners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the reconditioner population.
Reconditioner age breakdown
| Reconditioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Reconditioner educational attainment
The most common degree for reconditioners is high school diploma, with 57% of reconditioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Reconditioners by degree level
| Reconditioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Reconditioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reconditioners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,021 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, reconditioners earn a median annual income of $36,699 compared to $36,691 for reconditioners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,691 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,021 |
Reconditioner employment statistics
Company size where reconditioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reconditioners work.
Reconditioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Reconditioner turnover and employment statistics
Reconditioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reconditioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reconditioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reconditioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average reconditioner tenure
The average reconditioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 reconditioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Reconditioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Reconditioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reconditioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Reach Truck Operator | 3.85% | 137,300 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Reconditioner | 4.59% | - |
| Material Movers | 4.67% | 18,746 |
| Packing Associate | 6.68% | 14,718 |
| Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Similar reconditioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Reach Truck Operator | 3.85% | 137,300 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Material Movers | 4.67% | 18,746 |
| Packing Associate | 6.68% | 14,718 |
| Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by reconditioners
The most common foreign language among reconditioners is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Italian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Reconditioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |