Sand worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Sand worker gender statistics
22.6% of sand workers are women and 77.4% of sand workers are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Sand worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Sand worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,002
Female income
$29,164
Sand worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sand worker positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of sand workers are female.
Sand worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
| 2011 | 76.39% | 23.61% |
| 2012 | 76.42% | 23.58% |
| 2013 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2014 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
| 2015 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2016 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
| 2017 | 76.83% | 23.17% |
| 2018 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2019 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2020 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
| 2021 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
Sand worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared sand workers 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% |
| Sand Worker | 77% | 23% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sand worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sand workers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all sand workers. Comparatively, 19.2% of sand workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of sand workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sand worker race
| Sand worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sand worker race and ethnicity over time
See how sand worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sand worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Sand worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,692 |
| White | $34,399 |
| Black or African American | $31,882 |
| Asian | $32,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,483 |
Average sand worker age
See how the average age of sand workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sand worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Sand worker age breakdown
The average age of sand workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the sand worker population.
Sand worker age breakdown
| Sand Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sand worker educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 8%
Sand workers by degree level
| Sand worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
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Sand worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,104 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,426 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,836 |
Sand worker turnover and employment statistics
Sand worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sand workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sand worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sand worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average sand worker tenure
The average sand worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 sand workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sand worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sand worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sand workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Measurer | 4.47% | 165 |
| Nester | 4.75% | 389 |
| Sand Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Similar sand worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Measurer | 4.47% | 165 |
| Nester | 4.75% | 389 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |