Shop steward demographics and statistics in the US
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Shop steward gender statistics
19.2% of shop stewards are women and 80.8% of shop stewards are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Shop steward gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Shop steward gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,925
Female income
$45,210
Shop steward gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shop steward positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of shop stewards are female.
Shop steward gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2011 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2012 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2013 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2014 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2015 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2016 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2017 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2018 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2019 | 80.92% | 19.08% |
| 2020 | 80.28% | 19.72% |
| 2021 | 80.76% | 19.24% |
Shop steward related jobs gender ratio
We compared shop stewards with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Shop Steward | 81% | 19% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Shop steward demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shop stewards is White, which makes up 56.9% of all shop stewards. Comparatively, 20.2% of shop stewards are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of shop stewards are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Shop steward race
| Shop steward race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Shop steward race and ethnicity over time
See how shop steward racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shop steward race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.99% | 11.99% | 4.76% | 16.59% |
| 2011 | 64.30% | 11.67% | 4.90% | 16.31% |
| 2012 | 64.39% | 11.17% | 4.90% | 16.91% |
| 2013 | 63.89% | 11.30% | 4.99% | 16.77% |
| 2014 | 62.07% | 11.65% | 5.74% | 17.52% |
| 2015 | 62.26% | 11.78% | 5.52% | 17.72% |
| 2016 | 61.75% | 12.05% | 5.76% | 17.37% |
| 2017 | 61.91% | 11.06% | 5.43% | 18.34% |
| 2018 | 62.32% | 9.78% | 6.20% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 62.28% | 10.14% | 5.94% | 18.40% |
| 2020 | 59.02% | 11.12% | 6.24% | 18.23% |
| 2021 | 56.92% | 10.47% | 6.66% | 20.18% |
Shop steward wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shop stewards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shop stewards have the lowest average salary at $46,559.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,361 |
| White | $47,717 |
| Black or African American | $46,559 |
| Asian | $50,038 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,027 |
Average shop steward age
See how the average age of shop stewards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shop steward age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Shop steward age breakdown
The average age of shop stewards is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the shop steward population.
Shop steward age breakdown
| Shop Steward Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Shop steward educational attainment
The most common degree for shop stewards is bachelor's degree, with 34% of shop stewards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Shop stewards by degree level
| Shop steward degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Shop steward wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shop stewards with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,690 annually. With a Master's degree, shop stewards earn a median annual income of $55,634 compared to $50,293 for shop stewards with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,634 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,155 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,293 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,690 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,295 |
Shop steward employment statistics
Most shop stewards work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where shop stewards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shop stewards work.
Shop steward jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Shop steward jobs by company type
Employees with the shop steward job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shop stewards prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shop steward jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
Shop steward jobs by industry
The most common industries for shop stewards are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Shop steward industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Shop steward turnover and employment statistics
Shop steward unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shop stewards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shop steward unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shop steward unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average shop steward tenure
The average shop steward stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 613 shop stewards resumes in Zippia's database.
Shop steward tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Shop steward LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shop stewards 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Shop Steward | 8.93% | - |
| Senior Research Manager | 10.00% | 50,561 |
| Online Retailer | 11.05% | 6,526 |
| License Inspector | 11.64% | 16,646 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar shop steward jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Senior Research Manager | 10.00% | 50,561 |
| Online Retailer | 11.05% | 6,526 |
| License Inspector | 11.64% | 16,646 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by shop stewards
The most common foreign language among shop stewards is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.6% and Irish is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Irish, 5.6%
- Vietnamese, 5.6%
- Cantonese, 5.6%
- Other, 27.6%
Shop steward languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Irish | 5.6% |
| Vietnamese | 5.6% |
| Cantonese | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.6% |
