Shoe fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Shoe fitter demographics by:
Shoe fitter gender statistics
67.0% of shoe fitters are women and 33.0% of shoe fitters are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Shoe fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Shoe fitter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,443
Female income
$55,325
Shoe fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shoe fitter positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of shoe fitters are female.
Shoe fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2011 | 29.91% | 70.09% |
| 2012 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2013 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2014 | 29.73% | 70.27% |
| 2015 | 30.49% | 69.51% |
| 2016 | 31.01% | 68.99% |
| 2017 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2018 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2019 | 30.98% | 69.02% |
| 2020 | 32.23% | 67.77% |
| 2021 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
Shoe fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared shoe fitters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Shoe Fitter | 33% | 67% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Shoe fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shoe fitters is White, which makes up 55.1% of all shoe fitters. Comparatively, 18.8% of shoe fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of shoe fitters are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shoe fitter race
| Shoe fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shoe fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how shoe fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shoe fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.37% | 12.80% | 6.54% | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 61.60% | 13.82% | 6.71% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 61.31% | 13.33% | 6.87% | 15.56% |
| 2013 | 60.32% | 13.85% | 6.92% | 15.91% |
| 2014 | 60.27% | 13.45% | 7.35% | 16.01% |
| 2015 | 59.73% | 13.50% | 7.13% | 16.64% |
| 2016 | 59.53% | 13.16% | 7.11% | 16.94% |
| 2017 | 59.05% | 12.73% | 7.54% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 59.16% | 12.48% | 7.22% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 59.13% | 12.44% | 7.29% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 56.63% | 12.43% | 7.66% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 55.14% | 12.41% | 7.83% | 18.84% |
Shoe fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white shoe fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shoe fitters have the lowest average salary at $58,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,330 |
| White | $60,478 |
| Black or African American | $58,512 |
| Asian | $59,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,959 |
Average shoe fitter age
See how the average age of shoe fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Shoe fitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Shoe fitter age breakdown
The average age of shoe fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the shoe fitter population.
Shoe fitter age breakdown
| Shoe Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Shoe fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for shoe fitters is bachelor's degree, with 48% of shoe fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Shoe fitters by degree level
| Shoe fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Shoe fitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shoe fitters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,869 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shoe fitters earn a median annual income of $65,094 compared to $57,229 for shoe fitters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,869 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,094 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,229 |
Shoe fitter employment statistics
Company size where shoe fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shoe fitters work.
Shoe fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Shoe fitter turnover and employment statistics
Shoe fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shoe fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shoe fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shoe fitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average shoe fitter tenure
The average shoe fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 shoe fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Shoe fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Shoe fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shoe fitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Services Clerk | 3.66% | 149,892 |
| Parts Puller | 3.76% | 22,952 |
| Grocery Clerk, Checking | 5.05% | 82,375 |
| Shoe Fitter | 7.10% | - |
Similar shoe fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Services Clerk | 3.66% | 149,892 |
| Parts Puller | 3.76% | 22,952 |
| Grocery Clerk, Checking | 5.05% | 82,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by shoe fitters
- Russian, 50.0%
- Hungarian, 50.0%
Shoe fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Hungarian | 50.0% |