Shooter demographics and statistics in the US
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Shooter gender statistics
34.0% of shooters are women and 66.0% of shooters are men.
- Male, 66.0%
- Female, 34.0%
Shooter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.0% |
| Female | 34.0% |
Shooter gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,706
Female income
$45,231
Shooter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shooter positions over time. Currently, 34.0% of shooters are female.
Shooter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.21% | 35.79% |
| 2011 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| 2012 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2013 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
| 2014 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| 2015 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2016 | 67.13% | 32.87% |
| 2017 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2018 | 62.95% | 37.05% |
| 2019 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2020 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2021 | 65.99% | 34.01% |
Shooter related jobs gender ratio
We compared shooters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Shooter | 66% | 34% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Shooter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shooters is White, which makes up 55.0% of all shooters. Comparatively, 24.7% of shooters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of shooters are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.7%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Shooter race
| Shooter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Shooter race and ethnicity over time
See how shooter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shooter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.66% | 13.07% | 4.19% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 63.35% | 11.61% | 4.22% | 18.79% |
| 2012 | 64.20% | 10.51% | 3.96% | 20.05% |
| 2013 | 65.25% | 12.28% | 4.74% | 13.34% |
| 2014 | 61.50% | 11.42% | 6.48% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 72.10% | 5.62% | 3.87% | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 67.84% | 13.89% | 2.90% | 13.68% |
| 2017 | 63.77% | 13.05% | 4.77% | 17.15% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 10.48% | 6.30% | 18.03% |
| 2019 | 63.99% | 12.56% | 5.89% | 16.51% |
| 2020 | 60.62% | 7.73% | 3.85% | 22.90% |
| 2021 | 55.03% | 12.51% | 3.28% | 24.68% |
Shooter wage gap by race
According to our data, white shooters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian shooters have the lowest average salary at $46,605.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,754 |
| White | $62,402 |
| Black or African American | $49,441 |
| Asian | $46,605 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,735 |
Average shooter age
See how the average age of shooters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shooter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Shooter age breakdown
The average age of shooters is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the shooter population.
Shooter age breakdown
| Shooter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Shooter educational attainment
The most common degree for shooters is bachelor's degree, with 55% of shooters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Shooters by degree level
| Shooter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Shooter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shooters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,617 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shooters earn a median annual income of $52,022 compared to $43,170 for shooters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,022 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,617 |
Shooter employment statistics
Company size where shooters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shooters work.
Shooter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Shooter jobs by industry
The most common industries for shooters are media, retail and transportation.
Shooter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Shooter turnover and employment statistics
Shooter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shooters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shooter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shooter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3.80% |
| 2017 | 3.19% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average shooter tenure
The average shooter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,112 shooters resumes in Zippia's database.
Shooter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Shooter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shooters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Operator | 2.29% | 47,545 |
| Hydraulic Operator | 2.32% | 26,263 |
| Horizontal Drill Operator | 2.64% | 29,944 |
| Miner | 4.26% | 375 |
| Shooter | 7.15% | - |
Similar shooter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Operator | 2.29% | 47,545 |
| Hydraulic Operator | 2.32% | 26,263 |
| Horizontal Drill Operator | 2.64% | 29,944 |
| Miner | 4.26% | 375 |
Foreign languages spoken by shooters
The most common foreign language among shooters is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.6% and French is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Chinese, 8.6%
- French, 8.6%
- Portuguese, 5.7%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Other, 14.3%
Shooter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Chinese | 8.6% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Other | 14.3% |
