Second time worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Second time worker gender statistics
51.1% of second time workers are women and 48.9% of second time workers are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Second time worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Second time worker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,417
Female income
$29,384
Second time worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second time worker positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of second time workers are female.
Second time worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 2011 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2012 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
| 2013 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
| 2014 | 42.16% | 57.84% |
| 2015 | 48.35% | 51.65% |
| 2016 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2017 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
| 2018 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2019 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2020 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2021 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
Second time worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared second time workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Second Time Worker | 49% | 51% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Second time worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second time workers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all second time workers. Comparatively, 12.5% of second time workers are Asian and 10.7% of second time workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.9%
- Asian, 12.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Second time worker race
| Second time worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Second time worker race and ethnicity over time
See how second time worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second time worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.76% | 11.12% | 8.25% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 60.81% | 13.75% | 6.85% | 17.83% |
| 2012 | 63.11% | 11.58% | 9.26% | 15.18% |
| 2013 | 63.10% | 11.91% | 6.58% | 16.79% |
| 2014 | 62.19% | 11.70% | 6.85% | 16.44% |
| 2015 | 59.92% | 12.77% | 9.02% | 16.55% |
| 2016 | 61.07% | 8.82% | 8.82% | 18.71% |
| 2017 | 59.54% | 13.16% | 10.27% | 14.79% |
| 2018 | 57.29% | 13.66% | 8.46% | 17.21% |
| 2019 | 71.91% | 9.27% | 6.83% | 9.51% |
| 2020 | 58.92% | 13.53% | 6.22% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 62.89% | 8.28% | 12.55% | 10.72% |
Second time worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian second time workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino second time workers have the lowest average salary at $28,386.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,471 |
| White | $32,941 |
| Black or African American | $30,751 |
| Asian | $38,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,386 |
Second time worker age breakdown
The average age of second time workers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the second time worker population.
Second time worker age breakdown
| Second Time Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Second time worker educational attainment
The most common degree for second time workers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of second time workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Second time workers by degree level
| Second time worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Second time worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, second time workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,031 annually. With a Associate degree, second time workers earn a median annual income of $35,299 compared to $29,288 for second time workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,288 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,031 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,299 |
Second time worker employment statistics
Most second time workers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where second time workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second time workers work.
Second time worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Second time worker jobs by company type
Employees with the second time worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most second time workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Second time worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Second time worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for second time workers are technology, education and professional.
Second time worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Second time worker turnover and employment statistics
Second time worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second time workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second time worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second time worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average second time worker tenure
The average second time worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 second time workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Second time worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Second time worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second time 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Cleaning Attendant | 5.10% | 54,045 |
| Seat Nailer | 5.26% | 22 |
| Bartacker | 5.45% | 551 |
| Warp Tier | 7.83% | 206 |
| Second Time Worker | 10.75% | - |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Similar second time worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Cleaning Attendant | 5.10% | 54,045 |
| Seat Nailer | 5.26% | 22 |
| Bartacker | 5.45% | 551 |
| Warp Tier | 7.83% | 206 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Foreign languages spoken by second time workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Second time worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |