Sealer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sealer gender statistics
38.5% of sealers are women and 61.5% of sealers are men.
- Male, 61.5%
- Female, 38.5%
Sealer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.5% |
| Female | 38.5% |
Sealer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,475
Female income
$52,787
Sealer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sealer positions over time. Currently, 38.5% of sealers are female.
Sealer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2011 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2012 | 58.10% | 41.90% |
| 2013 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2014 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2015 | 58.73% | 41.27% |
| 2016 | 58.45% | 41.55% |
| 2017 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2018 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| 2019 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 38.33% |
| 2021 | 61.45% | 38.55% |
Sealer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sealers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Sealer | 61% | 39% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Sealer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sealers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all sealers. Comparatively, 17.2% of sealers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of sealers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sealer race
| Sealer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sealer race and ethnicity over time
See how sealer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sealer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 10.81% | 6.70% | 12.89% |
| 2011 | 65.21% | 11.88% | 7.11% | 12.43% |
| 2012 | 64.95% | 10.46% | 6.77% | 14.44% |
| 2013 | 64.95% | 10.26% | 7.45% | 13.94% |
| 2014 | 64.96% | 10.79% | 7.24% | 13.90% |
| 2015 | 65.14% | 10.27% | 7.24% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 63.46% | 10.01% | 7.56% | 15.13% |
| 2017 | 62.54% | 9.87% | 7.70% | 16.50% |
| 2018 | 63.74% | 9.86% | 8.09% | 14.90% |
| 2019 | 63.74% | 9.67% | 7.73% | 15.32% |
| 2020 | 60.88% | 9.85% | 8.09% | 15.62% |
| 2021 | 58.09% | 10.79% | 8.11% | 17.22% |
Sealer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,314 |
| White | $60,866 |
| Black or African American | $56,485 |
| Asian | $64,242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,723 |
Average sealer age
See how the average age of sealers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sealer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Sealer age breakdown
The average age of sealers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the sealer population.
Sealer age breakdown
| Sealer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sealer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Sealers by degree level
| Sealer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Sealer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,603 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,640 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,877 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,361 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,114 |
Sealer employment statistics
Company size where sealers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sealers work.
Sealer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Sealer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sealers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Sealer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Sealer turnover and employment statistics
Sealer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sealers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sealer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sealer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average sealer tenure
The average sealer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 776 sealers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sealer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sealer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sealers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Associate | 4.67% | 89,880 |
| Assistant Office Teacher | 5.99% | 85,991 |
| Sealer | 6.98% | - |
| Folder Machine Operator | 7.17% | 57,762 |
| Insurance Specialist | 11.18% | 98,595 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Similar sealer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Associate | 4.67% | 89,880 |
| Assistant Office Teacher | 5.99% | 85,991 |
| Folder Machine Operator | 7.17% | 57,762 |
| Insurance Specialist | 11.18% | 98,595 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by sealers
The most common foreign language among sealers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.1% and Tongan is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Tongan, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Sealer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Tongan | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
