Shaper demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Shaper demographics by:
Shaper gender statistics
25.9% of shapers are women and 74.1% of shapers are men.
- Male, 74.1%
- Female, 25.9%
Shaper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.1% |
| Female | 25.9% |
Shaper gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,126
Female income
$44,287
Shaper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shaper positions over time. Currently, 25.9% of shapers are female.
Shaper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2011 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2012 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2013 | 73.58% | 26.42% |
| 2014 | 73.93% | 26.07% |
| 2015 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2016 | 74.14% | 25.86% |
| 2017 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
| 2018 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2019 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2020 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2021 | 74.14% | 25.86% |
Shaper related jobs gender ratio
We compared shapers 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% |
| Shaper | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Shaper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shapers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all shapers. Comparatively, 17.6% of shapers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of shapers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Shaper race
| Shaper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Shaper race and ethnicity over time
See how shaper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shaper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.94% | 11.62% | 6.02% | 15.97% |
| 2011 | 64.60% | 11.76% | 5.96% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 63.28% | 11.73% | 6.04% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 64.51% | 11.21% | 5.88% | 15.96% |
| 2014 | 63.76% | 11.19% | 5.80% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 64.62% | 11.18% | 6.09% | 15.47% |
| 2016 | 63.48% | 11.26% | 6.09% | 16.32% |
| 2017 | 62.51% | 11.90% | 6.22% | 16.47% |
| 2018 | 64.02% | 10.88% | 6.38% | 16.03% |
| 2019 | 65.29% | 10.47% | 6.13% | 15.31% |
| 2020 | 62.49% | 10.47% | 7.09% | 15.33% |
| 2021 | 59.67% | 10.37% | 7.10% | 17.58% |
Shaper wage gap by race
According to our data, white shapers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shapers have the lowest average salary at $51,856.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,185 |
| White | $59,325 |
| Black or African American | $51,856 |
| Asian | $53,985 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,601 |
Average shaper age
See how the average age of shapers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Shaper 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 |
Shaper age breakdown
The average age of shapers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the shaper population.
Shaper age breakdown
| Shaper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Shaper educational attainment
The most common degree for shapers is high school diploma, with 34% of shapers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Shapers by degree level
| Shaper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
Shaper jobs you might like
Shaper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shapers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,632 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shapers earn a median annual income of $56,666 compared to $54,634 for shapers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,632 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,735 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,666 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,634 |
Shaper employment statistics
Company size where shapers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shapers work.
Shaper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 62% |
Shaper turnover and employment statistics
Shaper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shapers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shaper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shaper 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 shaper tenure
The average shaper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 shapers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shaper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Shaper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shapers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Chip Sorter | 4.47% | 18,482 |
| Lay-Out Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,610 |
| Shaper | 4.90% | - |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Sludge Mill Operator | 8.41% | 26,563 |
| Piper Helper | 8.89% | 13,380 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar shaper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Chip Sorter | 4.47% | 18,482 |
| Lay-Out Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,610 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Sludge Mill Operator | 8.41% | 26,563 |
| Piper Helper | 8.89% | 13,380 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by shapers
The most common foreign language among shapers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Shaper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |