Sampler demographics and statistics in the US
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Sampler gender statistics
38.8% of samplers are women and 61.2% of samplers are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Sampler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Sampler gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,692
Female income
$48,964
Sampler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sampler positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of samplers are female.
Sampler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
| 2011 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2012 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2013 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2014 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 37.19% |
| 2016 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2017 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2018 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2019 | 62.02% | 37.98% |
| 2020 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2021 | 61.20% | 38.80% |
Sampler related jobs gender ratio
We compared samplers 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% |
| Sampler | 61% | 39% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sampler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among samplers is White, which makes up 57.1% of all samplers. Comparatively, 20.8% of samplers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of samplers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sampler race
| Sampler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sampler race and ethnicity over time
See how sampler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sampler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.29% | 9.23% | 6.54% | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 62.60% | 10.50% | 6.03% | 18.32% |
| 2012 | 62.66% | 10.54% | 6.66% | 17.49% |
| 2013 | 62.80% | 10.62% | 6.07% | 17.99% |
| 2014 | 63.16% | 9.91% | 6.26% | 18.21% |
| 2015 | 62.14% | 9.90% | 6.26% | 18.98% |
| 2016 | 62.65% | 10.06% | 5.95% | 18.78% |
| 2017 | 62.76% | 9.15% | 6.42% | 18.81% |
| 2018 | 63.83% | 8.93% | 6.40% | 17.91% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 8.84% | 6.04% | 19.44% |
| 2020 | 59.98% | 8.75% | 6.94% | 19.19% |
| 2021 | 57.11% | 9.20% | 7.53% | 20.83% |
Sampler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian samplers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american samplers have the lowest average salary at $57,161.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,496 |
| White | $63,192 |
| Black or African American | $57,161 |
| Asian | $65,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,044 |
Average sampler age
See how the average age of samplers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sampler 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 |
Sampler age breakdown
The average age of samplers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the sampler population.
Sampler age breakdown
| Sampler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Sampler educational attainment
The most common degree for samplers is bachelor's degree, with 33% of samplers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Samplers by degree level
| Sampler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sampler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, samplers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,218 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, samplers earn a median annual income of $67,595 compared to $57,146 for samplers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,218 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,665 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,595 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,146 |
Sampler employment statistics
Most samplers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where samplers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where samplers work.
Sampler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Sampler jobs by company type
Employees with the sampler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most samplers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sampler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Sampler jobs by industry
The most common industries for samplers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Sampler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Sampler turnover and employment statistics
Sampler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for samplers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sampler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sampler 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 sampler tenure
The average sampler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,013 samplers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sampler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Sampler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of samplers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sampler | 4.47% | - |
| Stuffing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Precision Lens Polisher | 5.24% | 441 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Crude Oil Treater | 8.41% | 1,867 |
| Automotive Production Worker | 8.89% | 106,133 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar sampler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Precision Lens Polisher | 5.24% | 441 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Crude Oil Treater | 8.41% | 1,867 |
| Automotive Production Worker | 8.89% | 106,133 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by samplers
The most common foreign language among samplers is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 51.1%
- French, 15.6%
- Arabic, 8.9%
- German, 6.7%
- Tagalog, 6.7%
- Other, 11.0%
Sampler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.1% |
| French | 15.6% |
| Arabic | 8.9% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Tagalog | 6.7% |
| Other | 11.0% |
