Salvager demographics and statistics in the US
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Salvager gender statistics
10.5% of salvagers are women and 89.5% of salvagers are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Salvager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Salvager gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,833
Female income
$42,598
Salvager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in salvager positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of salvagers are female.
Salvager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.43% | 21.57% |
| 2011 | 78.55% | 21.45% |
| 2012 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2014 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2015 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2016 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2017 | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 2018 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2019 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2020 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2021 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
Salvager related jobs gender ratio
We compared salvagers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Salvager | 89% | 11% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Salvager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among salvagers is White, which makes up 69.2% of all salvagers. Comparatively, 16.1% of salvagers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of salvagers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 2.3%
- Unknown, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Salvager race
| Salvager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Unknown | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Salvager race and ethnicity over time
See how salvager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Salvager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.86% | 10.20% | 1.57% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 76.98% | 9.13% | 1.19% | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 77.55% | 10.20% | 0.41% | 9.39% |
| 2013 | 72.25% | 8.60% | 1.52% | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 73.93% | 11.37% | 0.47% | 12.32% |
| 2015 | 76.89% | 10.36% | 3.19% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 75.96% | 10.18% | 1.27% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 79.26% | 7.83% | 1.38% | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 8.67% | 1.39% | 12.49% |
| 2019 | 75.65% | 8.49% | 1.85% | 11.44% |
| 2020 | 74.59% | 6.56% | 1.64% | 13.52% |
| 2021 | 69.23% | 9.03% | 2.34% | 16.05% |
Salvager wage gap by race
According to our data, white salvagers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american salvagers have the lowest average salary at $47,265.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,742 |
| White | $54,908 |
| Black or African American | $47,265 |
| Asian | $53,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,316 |
Average salvager age
See how the average age of salvagers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Salvager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Salvager age breakdown
The average age of salvagers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the salvager population.
Salvager age breakdown
| Salvager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Salvager educational attainment
The most common degree for salvagers is high school diploma, with 75% of salvagers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 8% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 75%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 8%
Salvagers by degree level
| Salvager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 75% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Salvager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, salvagers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,424 annually. With a Associate degree, salvagers earn a median annual income of $60,212 compared to $57,242 for salvagers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,424 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,328 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,242 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,212 |
Salvager turnover and employment statistics
Salvager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for salvagers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salvager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Salvager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.04% |
| 2011 | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 3.14% |
Average salvager tenure
The average salvager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 salvagers resumes in Zippia's database.
Salvager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Salvager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of salvagers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Salvager | 8.62% | - |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Similar salvager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Foreign languages spoken by salvagers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Salvager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |