Sample maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Sample maker demographics by:
Sample maker gender statistics
55.3% of sample makers are women and 44.7% of sample makers are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Sample maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Sample maker gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,575
Female income
$37,421
Sample maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sample maker positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of sample makers are female.
Sample maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.75% | 49.25% |
| 2011 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
| 2012 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2013 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2014 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
| 2015 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
| 2016 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2017 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 38.99% |
| 2019 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2020 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2021 | 44.70% | 55.30% |
Sample maker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Maker | 45% | 55% |
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Sample maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sample makers is White, which makes up 73.4% of all sample makers. Comparatively, 12.0% of sample makers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of sample makers are Unknown.
- White, 73.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Sample maker race
| Sample maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Sample maker race and ethnicity over time
See how sample maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sample maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.99% | 4.77% | 2.47% | 12.21% |
| 2011 | 77.64% | 5.16% | 2.32% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 2.84% | 2.21% | 14.52% |
| 2013 | 77.42% | 4.26% | 1.98% | 12.39% |
| 2014 | 74.89% | 5.66% | 1.26% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 76.85% | 4.19% | 1.47% | 16.17% |
| 2016 | 76.92% | 4.49% | 1.41% | 15.25% |
| 2017 | 75.32% | 2.83% | 2.45% | 16.16% |
| 2018 | 77.33% | 5.05% | 2.45% | 12.21% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 4.40% | 1.69% | 14.28% |
| 2020 | 72.05% | 5.55% | 2.54% | 12.58% |
| 2021 | 73.37% | 5.11% | 2.40% | 12.00% |
Sample maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white sample makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian sample makers have the lowest average salary at $41,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,868 |
| White | $52,129 |
| Black or African American | $47,404 |
| Asian | $41,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,683 |
Sample maker age breakdown
The average age of sample makers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the sample maker population.
Sample maker age breakdown
| Sample Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Sample maker educational attainment
The most common degree for sample makers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of sample makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Sample makers by degree level
| Sample maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Sample maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sample makers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,046 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, sample makers earn a median annual income of $52,461 compared to $48,067 for sample makers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,067 |
Sample maker employment statistics
Most sample makers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where sample makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sample makers work.
Sample maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Sample maker jobs by company type
Employees with the sample maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sample makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sample maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Sample maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for sample makers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Sample maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Sample maker turnover and employment statistics
Sample maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sample makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sample maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sample maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 10.98% |
| 2013 | 7.81% |
| 2014 | 5.57% |
| 2015 | 4.99% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 7.41% |
| 2021 | 4.90% |
Average sample maker tenure
The average sample maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 623 sample makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sample maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Sample maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sample makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Sample Maker | 3.02% | - |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Boat OAR Maker | 6.70% | 7,384 |
| Wood Router | 9.05% | 300 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar sample maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Boat OAR Maker | 6.70% | 7,384 |
| Wood Router | 9.05% | 300 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by sample makers
The most common foreign language among sample makers is Spanish at 41.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 19.4% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 12.9%.
- Spanish, 41.9%
- Russian, 19.4%
- Ukrainian, 12.9%
- French, 6.5%
- Arabic, 6.5%
- Other, 12.8%
Sample maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.9% |
| Russian | 19.4% |
| Ukrainian | 12.9% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Arabic | 6.5% |
| Other | 12.8% |
