Scaler demographics and statistics in the US
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Scaler gender statistics
50.3% of scalers are women and 49.7% of scalers are men.
- Female, 50.3%
- Male, 49.7%
Scaler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% |
| Male | 49.7% |
Scaler gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,508
Female income
$51,277
Scaler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scaler positions over time. Currently, 50.3% of scalers are female.
Scaler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.61% | 19.39% |
| 2011 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2012 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2013 | 72.09% | 27.91% |
| 2014 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2015 | 82.06% | 17.94% |
| 2016 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2017 | 62.19% | 37.81% |
| 2018 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
| 2019 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
| 2020 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2021 | 49.67% | 50.33% |
Scaler related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Scaler | 50% | 50% |
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Scaler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scalers is White, which makes up 75.1% of all scalers. Comparatively, 9.2% of scalers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of scalers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.1%
Scaler race
| Scaler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Scaler race and ethnicity over time
See how scaler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scaler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.27% | 11.91% | 0.44% | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 76.49% | 10.65% | 0.27% | 8.20% |
| 2012 | 75.38% | 9.82% | 0.21% | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 9.52% | 0.21% | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 76.62% | 9.78% | 0.62% | 8.51% |
| 2015 | 76.12% | 9.08% | 0.41% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 78.02% | 8.82% | 0.34% | 7.48% |
| 2017 | 81.15% | 8.51% | 0.48% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 79.07% | 8.37% | 0.53% | 7.30% |
| 2019 | 77.55% | 9.33% | 0.48% | 8.40% |
| 2020 | 75.18% | 8.92% | 1.34% | 8.33% |
| 2021 | 75.12% | 7.92% | 1.07% | 9.16% |
Scaler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scalers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino scalers have the lowest average salary at $47,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,930 |
| White | $50,051 |
| Black or African American | $49,709 |
| Asian | $54,256 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,813 |
Average scaler age
See how the average age of scalers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Scaler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Scaler age breakdown
The average age of scalers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the scaler population.
Scaler age breakdown
| Scaler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Scaler educational attainment
The most common degree for scalers is high school diploma, with 53% of scalers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Scalers by degree level
| Scaler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Scaler employment statistics
Company size where scalers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scalers work.
Scaler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Scaler jobs by industry
The most common industries for scalers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Scaler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Scaler turnover and employment statistics
Scaler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scalers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scaler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scaler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 7.79% |
| 2016 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 5.70% |
Average scaler tenure
The average scaler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 scalers resumes in Zippia's database.
Scaler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Scaler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scalers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Hand | 2.30% | 4,361 |
| Scaler | 3.78% | - |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar scaler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Hand | 2.30% | 4,361 |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by scalers
The most common foreign language among scalers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Marshallese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Marshallese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Scaler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Marshallese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |