Shipfitter helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipfitter helper gender statistics
9.0% of shipfitter helpers are women and 91.0% of shipfitter helpers are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Shipfitter helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Shipfitter helper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,979
Female income
$38,441
Shipfitter helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipfitter helper positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of shipfitter helpers are female.
Shipfitter helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 2011 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2013 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2016 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2017 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2019 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2020 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2021 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
Shipfitter helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipfitter helpers 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% |
| Shipfitter Helper | 91% | 9% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Shipfitter helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipfitter helpers is White, which makes up 52.7% of all shipfitter helpers. Comparatively, 19.1% of shipfitter helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 17.7% of shipfitter helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 17.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shipfitter helper race
| Shipfitter helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shipfitter helper race and ethnicity over time
See how shipfitter helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipfitter helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.07% | 18.36% | 4.56% | 18.74% |
| 2011 | 53.74% | 20.06% | 6.04% | 16.75% |
| 2012 | 57.14% | 17.53% | 5.44% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 55.62% | 16.51% | 5.75% | 19.38% |
| 2014 | 56.08% | 17.72% | 7.31% | 16.36% |
| 2015 | 53.63% | 16.19% | 6.41% | 20.91% |
| 2016 | 54.01% | 18.21% | 6.08% | 18.13% |
| 2017 | 54.94% | 19.98% | 5.72% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 57.63% | 16.53% | 4.75% | 17.80% |
| 2019 | 60.17% | 17.19% | 6.49% | 13.07% |
| 2020 | 58.62% | 14.71% | 4.11% | 14.70% |
| 2021 | 52.65% | 17.66% | 6.15% | 19.05% |
Shipfitter helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white shipfitter helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shipfitter helpers have the lowest average salary at $39,115.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,418 |
| White | $41,205 |
| Black or African American | $39,115 |
| Asian | $40,260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,928 |
Average shipfitter helper age
See how the average age of shipfitter helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Shipfitter helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Shipfitter helper age breakdown
The average age of shipfitter helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the shipfitter helper population.
Shipfitter helper age breakdown
| Shipfitter Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Shipfitter helper educational attainment
The most common degree for shipfitter helpers is high school diploma, with 47% of shipfitter helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Shipfitter helpers by degree level
| Shipfitter helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Shipfitter helper employment statistics
Company size where shipfitter helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipfitter helpers work.
Shipfitter helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Shipfitter helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipfitter helpers are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Shipfitter helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Shipfitter helper turnover and employment statistics
Shipfitter helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipfitter helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipfitter helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipfitter helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average shipfitter helper tenure
The average shipfitter helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 shipfitter helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipfitter helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Shipfitter helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipfitter helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Filament Tester | 4.47% | 6,905 |
| High-Density Finishing Operator | 4.75% | 42,856 |
| Contact Lens Blocker | 5.24% | 1,421 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Catalyst Operator | 8.41% | 27,376 |
| Shipfitter Helper | 8.89% | - |
| Digital Retoucher | 15.21% | 16,110 |
Similar shipfitter helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Filament Tester | 4.47% | 6,905 |
| High-Density Finishing Operator | 4.75% | 42,856 |
| Contact Lens Blocker | 5.24% | 1,421 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Catalyst Operator | 8.41% | 27,376 |
| Digital Retoucher | 15.21% | 16,110 |