Shelver demographics and statistics in the US
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Shelver gender statistics
61.9% of shelvers are women and 38.1% of shelvers are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Shelver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Shelver gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,790
Female income
$24,014
Shelver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shelver positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of shelvers are female.
Shelver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
| 2011 | 25.14% | 74.86% |
| 2012 | 25.43% | 74.57% |
| 2013 | 27.37% | 72.63% |
| 2014 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2015 | 30.31% | 69.69% |
| 2016 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
| 2017 | 34.63% | 65.37% |
| 2018 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
| 2019 | 31.25% | 68.75% |
| 2020 | 30.67% | 69.33% |
| 2021 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
Shelver related jobs gender ratio
We compared shelvers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Shelver | 38% | 62% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Shelver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shelvers is White, which makes up 64.9% of all shelvers. Comparatively, 15.3% of shelvers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of shelvers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shelver race
| Shelver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shelver race and ethnicity over time
See how shelver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shelver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.75% | 10.13% | 7.17% | 12.53% |
| 2011 | 65.61% | 10.67% | 5.80% | 14.30% |
| 2012 | 68.37% | 9.10% | 6.43% | 13.49% |
| 2013 | 68.62% | 10.37% | 6.90% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 66.17% | 10.44% | 6.59% | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 65.09% | 10.09% | 7.07% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 67.43% | 9.65% | 5.43% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 65.34% | 9.00% | 7.17% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 64.77% | 10.33% | 6.09% | 15.21% |
| 2019 | 64.73% | 9.62% | 6.55% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 65.08% | 8.45% | 6.60% | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 64.89% | 9.18% | 4.98% | 15.29% |
Shelver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shelvers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shelvers have the lowest average salary at $24,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,534 |
| White | $24,814 |
| Black or African American | $24,650 |
| Asian | $25,124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,832 |
Average shelver age
See how the average age of shelvers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shelver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 39.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 53 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 41 |
Shelver age breakdown
The average age of shelvers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the shelver population.
Shelver age breakdown
| Shelver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Shelver educational attainment
The most common degree for shelvers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of shelvers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Shelvers by degree level
| Shelver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Shelver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shelvers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $25,572 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shelvers earn a median annual income of $25,247 compared to $24,537 for shelvers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,572 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,123 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,247 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,537 |
Shelver employment statistics
Most shelvers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where shelvers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shelvers work.
Shelver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Shelver jobs by company type
Employees with the shelver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shelvers prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Shelver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 50% |
Shelver jobs by industry
The most common industries for shelvers are government, education and retail.
Shelver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 49% |
| Education | 30% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Shelver turnover and employment statistics
Shelver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shelvers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shelver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shelver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.64% |
| 2011 | 4.81% |
| 2012 | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 5.59% |
| 2015 | 4.61% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 2.87% |
| 2018 | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 3.53% |
Average shelver tenure
The average shelver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 759 shelvers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shelver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Shelver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shelvers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Registrar | 5.53% | 21,765 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Consumer Relations Representative | 7.19% | 116,976 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Shelver | 11.16% | - |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Similar shelver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Registrar | 5.53% | 21,765 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Consumer Relations Representative | 7.19% | 116,976 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by shelvers
The most common foreign language among shelvers is Spanish at 56.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.1% and French is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 56.8%
- German, 8.1%
- French, 8.1%
- Vietnamese, 5.4%
- Chinese, 2.7%
- Other, 18.9%
Shelver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.8% |
| German | 8.1% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Vietnamese | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Other | 18.9% |
