Repacker demographics and statistics in the US
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Repacker gender statistics
53.4% of repackers are women and 46.6% of repackers are men.
- Female, 53.4%
- Male, 46.6%
Repacker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% |
| Male | 46.6% |
Repacker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,809
Female income
$30,502
Repacker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in repacker positions over time. Currently, 53.4% of repackers are female.
Repacker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.70% | 47.30% |
| 2011 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2012 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
| 2013 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2014 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2015 | 52.80% | 47.20% |
| 2016 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2017 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2018 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2019 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2020 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2021 | 46.55% | 53.45% |
Repacker related jobs gender ratio
We compared repackers 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% |
| Repacker | 47% | 53% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Repacker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among repackers is White, which makes up 55.7% of all repackers. Comparatively, 20.1% of repackers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of repackers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Repacker race
| Repacker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Repacker race and ethnicity over time
See how repacker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Repacker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.11% | 11.61% | 4.24% | 16.34% |
| 2011 | 63.24% | 13.05% | 4.28% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 64.12% | 12.36% | 4.21% | 16.35% |
| 2013 | 64.40% | 11.81% | 4.34% | 16.34% |
| 2014 | 63.06% | 12.49% | 4.39% | 17.02% |
| 2015 | 62.52% | 12.03% | 4.37% | 17.86% |
| 2016 | 62.66% | 11.82% | 4.47% | 17.82% |
| 2017 | 62.30% | 11.62% | 4.89% | 17.89% |
| 2018 | 63.40% | 11.43% | 4.62% | 17.23% |
| 2019 | 61.96% | 11.68% | 4.83% | 18.19% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 12.64% | 5.41% | 18.22% |
| 2021 | 55.71% | 12.16% | 5.87% | 20.09% |
Repacker wage gap by race
According to our data, white repackers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american repackers have the lowest average salary at $31,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,737 |
| White | $32,145 |
| Black or African American | $31,454 |
| Asian | $31,830 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,884 |
Average repacker age
See how the average age of repackers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Repacker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Repacker age breakdown
The average age of repackers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the repacker population.
Repacker age breakdown
| Repacker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Repacker educational attainment
The most common degree for repackers is high school diploma, with 62% of repackers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Repackers by degree level
| Repacker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Repacker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, repackers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,199 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, repackers earn a median annual income of $32,011 compared to $31,665 for repackers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,665 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,011 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,199 |
Repacker employment statistics
Most repackers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where repackers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where repackers work.
Repacker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Repacker jobs by company type
Employees with the repacker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most repackers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Repacker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 76% |
Repacker jobs by industry
The most common industries for repackers are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Repacker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Repacker turnover and employment statistics
Repacker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for repackers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Repacker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Repacker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average repacker tenure
The average repacker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 558 repackers resumes in Zippia's database.
Repacker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Repacker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of repackers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | 39,774 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Detail Technician | 4.59% | 10,951 |
| Repacker | 4.67% | - |
| Poultry Dressing Worker | 6.68% | 20,070 |
| Cleat Layer | 10.43% | 201 |
Similar repacker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | 39,774 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Detail Technician | 4.59% | 10,951 |
| Poultry Dressing Worker | 6.68% | 20,070 |
| Cleat Layer | 10.43% | 201 |
Foreign languages spoken by repackers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Repacker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
