Sheller demographics and statistics in the US
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Sheller gender statistics
24.0% of shellers are women and 76.0% of shellers are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Sheller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Sheller gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,840
Female income
$28,586
Sheller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sheller positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of shellers are female.
Sheller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2011 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2012 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2013 | 74.95% | 25.05% |
| 2014 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2015 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2016 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
| 2017 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2018 | 75.73% | 24.27% |
| 2019 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2020 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
Sheller related jobs gender ratio
We compared shellers 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% |
| Sheller | 76% | 24% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sheller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shellers is White, which makes up 60.8% of all shellers. Comparatively, 15.2% of shellers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of shellers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Sheller race
| Sheller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Sheller race and ethnicity over time
See how sheller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sheller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.68% | 13.72% | 4.51% | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 63.37% | 13.89% | 5.46% | 15.55% |
| 2012 | 62.91% | 12.29% | 6.30% | 16.71% |
| 2013 | 64.37% | 13.55% | 5.42% | 14.65% |
| 2014 | 62.69% | 12.79% | 6.38% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 64.62% | 12.63% | 6.37% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 62.55% | 11.89% | 7.39% | 15.78% |
| 2017 | 63.25% | 12.23% | 7.11% | 14.82% |
| 2018 | 63.97% | 11.74% | 6.03% | 15.74% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 12.13% | 6.42% | 13.28% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 12.84% | 5.86% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 60.75% | 11.88% | 7.50% | 15.24% |
Sheller wage gap by race
According to our data, white shellers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shellers have the lowest average salary at $29,430.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,430 |
| White | $36,311 |
| Black or African American | $32,264 |
| Asian | $31,035 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,579 |
Average sheller age
See how the average age of shellers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sheller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Sheller age breakdown
The average age of shellers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the sheller population.
Sheller age breakdown
| Sheller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Sheller educational attainment
The most common degree for shellers is bachelor's degree, with 33% of shellers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Shellers by degree level
| Sheller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Sheller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shellers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,160 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shellers earn a median annual income of $32,404 compared to $31,682 for shellers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,682 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,404 |
| No Education | $28,579 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,160 |
Sheller employment statistics
Company size where shellers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shellers work.
Sheller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Sheller jobs by industry
The most common industries for shellers are manufacturing, automotive and retail.
Sheller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Sheller turnover and employment statistics
Sheller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shellers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sheller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sheller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average sheller tenure
The average sheller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 shellers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sheller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sheller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shellers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Insulator Tester | 4.47% | 7,616 |
| Sheller | 4.75% | - |
| Eyeglass Assembler | 5.24% | 17,473 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar sheller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Insulator Tester | 4.47% | 7,616 |
| Eyeglass Assembler | 5.24% | 17,473 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by shellers
- Cherokee, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Sheller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cherokee | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |