Returned goods sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Returned goods sorter gender statistics
57.7% of returned goods sorters are women and 42.3% of returned goods sorters are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Returned goods sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Returned goods sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,565
Female income
$35,776
Returned goods sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in returned goods sorter positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of returned goods sorters are female.
Returned goods sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2011 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2012 | 41.89% | 58.11% |
| 2013 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2014 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2015 | 43.98% | 56.02% |
| 2016 | 42.97% | 57.03% |
| 2017 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| 2018 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2019 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2020 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2021 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
Returned goods sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared returned goods sorters 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% |
| Returned Goods Sorter | 42% | 58% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Returned goods sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among returned goods sorters is White, which makes up 58.2% of all returned goods sorters. Comparatively, 21.3% of returned goods sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of returned goods sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Returned goods sorter race
| Returned goods sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Returned goods sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how returned goods sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Returned goods sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.39% | 9.14% | 4.82% | 17.98% |
| 2011 | 63.70% | 10.41% | 4.31% | 18.82% |
| 2012 | 63.77% | 10.45% | 4.94% | 17.99% |
| 2013 | 63.90% | 10.53% | 4.35% | 18.49% |
| 2014 | 64.27% | 9.82% | 4.54% | 18.71% |
| 2015 | 63.24% | 9.81% | 4.54% | 19.48% |
| 2016 | 63.75% | 9.97% | 4.23% | 19.28% |
| 2017 | 63.86% | 9.06% | 4.70% | 19.31% |
| 2018 | 64.93% | 8.84% | 4.68% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 64.02% | 8.75% | 4.32% | 19.94% |
| 2020 | 61.09% | 8.66% | 5.22% | 19.69% |
| 2021 | 58.22% | 9.11% | 5.81% | 21.33% |
Returned goods sorter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,981 |
| White | $43,341 |
| Black or African American | $40,192 |
| Asian | $44,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,707 |
Average returned goods sorter age
See how the average age of returned goods sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Returned goods sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Returned goods sorter age breakdown
The average age of returned goods sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the returned goods sorter population.
Returned goods sorter age breakdown
| Returned Goods Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Returned goods sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for returned goods sorters is high school diploma, with 48% of returned goods sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Returned goods sorters by degree level
| Returned goods sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Returned goods sorter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,118 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,184 |
Returned goods sorter employment statistics
Company size where returned goods sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where returned goods sorters work.
Returned goods sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 57% |
Returned goods sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for returned goods sorters are manufacturing, retail and non profits.
Returned goods sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Returned goods sorter turnover and employment statistics
Returned goods sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for returned goods sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Returned goods sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Returned goods sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average returned goods sorter tenure
The average returned goods sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 returned goods sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Returned goods sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Returned goods sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of returned goods sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Returned Goods Sorter | 4.47% | - |
| Dye Reel Operator | 4.75% | 41,918 |
| Orthopedic Brace Maker | 5.24% | 8,126 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Sieve Grader Tender | 8.41% | 606 |
| Blow Pit Helper | 8.89% | 13,508 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar returned goods sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dye Reel Operator | 4.75% | 41,918 |
| Orthopedic Brace Maker | 5.24% | 8,126 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Sieve Grader Tender | 8.41% | 606 |
| Blow Pit Helper | 8.89% | 13,508 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |