Set up worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Set up worker gender statistics
15.6% of set up workers are women and 84.4% of set up workers are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Set up worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Set up worker gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,432
Female income
$27,827
Set up worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in set up worker positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of set up workers are female.
Set up worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2011 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2012 | 83.62% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2014 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2015 | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 2016 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2017 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2020 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2021 | 84.38% | 15.63% |
Set up worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared set up workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Set Up Worker | 84% | 16% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Set up worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among set up workers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all set up workers. Comparatively, 20.4% of set up workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of set up workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Set up worker race
| Set up worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Set up worker race and ethnicity over time
See how set up worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Set up worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.64% | 9.20% | 7.63% | 18.25% |
| 2011 | 60.34% | 10.38% | 7.32% | 19.78% |
| 2012 | 61.94% | 9.51% | 6.27% | 19.77% |
| 2013 | 63.51% | 10.20% | 6.04% | 18.14% |
| 2014 | 62.36% | 10.04% | 6.32% | 18.92% |
| 2015 | 62.16% | 9.57% | 6.20% | 19.38% |
| 2016 | 62.49% | 9.62% | 6.63% | 18.76% |
| 2017 | 61.75% | 8.69% | 7.08% | 20.13% |
| 2018 | 62.50% | 9.40% | 7.16% | 18.64% |
| 2019 | 62.95% | 10.20% | 6.29% | 18.23% |
| 2020 | 60.11% | 9.36% | 6.60% | 19.64% |
| 2021 | 58.01% | 9.17% | 7.33% | 20.36% |
Set up worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white set up workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american set up workers have the lowest average salary at $30,473.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,050 |
| White | $33,331 |
| Black or African American | $30,473 |
| Asian | $31,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,946 |
Average set up worker age
See how the average age of set up workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Set up worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Set up worker age breakdown
The average age of set up workers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the set up worker population.
Set up worker age breakdown
| Set Up Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Set up worker educational attainment
The most common degree for set up workers is high school diploma, with 38% of set up workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Set up workers by degree level
| Set up worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Set up worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, set up workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,411 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, set up workers earn a median annual income of $31,520 compared to $31,355 for set up workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,411 |
Set up worker employment statistics
Most set up workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where set up workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where set up workers work.
Set up worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Set up worker jobs by company type
Employees with the set up worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most set up workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Set up worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 7% |
Set up worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for set up workers are retail, hospitality and professional.
Set up worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Set up worker turnover and employment statistics
Set up worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for set up workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Set up worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Set up worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average set up worker tenure
The average set up worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 set up workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Set up worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Set up worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of set up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Torch Brazier | 2.57% | 1,254 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Set Up Worker | 3.20% | - |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Hot Strip Finisher | 3.27% | 2,302 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Disk Sander | 6.48% | 65 |
Similar set up worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Torch Brazier | 2.57% | 1,254 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Hot Strip Finisher | 3.27% | 2,302 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Disk Sander | 6.48% | 65 |
Foreign languages spoken by set up workers
The most common foreign language among set up workers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Cantonese, 12.5%
Set up worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Cantonese | 12.5% |