Shoveler demographics and statistics in the US
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Shoveler gender statistics
7.1% of shovelers are women and 92.9% of shovelers are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Shoveler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Shoveler gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,603
Female income
$28,826
Shoveler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shoveler positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of shovelers are female.
Shoveler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2011 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2013 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2015 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2016 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2018 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2020 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2021 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
Shoveler related jobs gender ratio
We compared shovelers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Shoveler | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Shoveler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shovelers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all shovelers. Comparatively, 15.1% of shovelers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of shovelers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Shoveler race
| Shoveler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Shoveler race and ethnicity over time
See how shoveler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shoveler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.58% | 8.66% | 3.30% | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 71.70% | 10.09% | 3.34% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 72.58% | 9.40% | 3.27% | 11.37% |
| 2013 | 72.87% | 8.85% | 3.40% | 11.36% |
| 2014 | 71.52% | 9.53% | 3.45% | 12.05% |
| 2015 | 70.98% | 9.07% | 3.43% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 71.13% | 8.86% | 3.53% | 12.85% |
| 2017 | 70.77% | 8.66% | 3.95% | 12.92% |
| 2018 | 71.87% | 8.48% | 3.68% | 12.26% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 8.72% | 3.89% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 66.68% | 9.68% | 4.47% | 13.25% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 9.21% | 4.93% | 15.12% |
Shoveler wage gap by race
According to our data, white shovelers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shovelers have the lowest average salary at $30,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,505 |
| White | $31,065 |
| Black or African American | $30,117 |
| Asian | $30,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,706 |
Average shoveler age
See how the average age of shovelers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shoveler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Shoveler age breakdown
The average age of shovelers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the shoveler population.
Shoveler age breakdown
| Shoveler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Shoveler educational attainment
The most common degree for shovelers is high school diploma, with 60% of shovelers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Shovelers by degree level
| Shoveler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Shoveler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shovelers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,139 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shovelers earn a median annual income of $30,881 compared to $30,406 for shovelers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,881 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,139 |
Shoveler employment statistics
Most shovelers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where shovelers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shovelers work.
Shoveler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Shoveler jobs by company type
Employees with the shoveler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shovelers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shoveler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Shoveler jobs by industry
The most common industries for shovelers are professional, health care and construction.
Shoveler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Shoveler turnover and employment statistics
Shoveler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shovelers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shoveler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shoveler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average shoveler tenure
The average shoveler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 shovelers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shoveler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Shoveler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shovelers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,037 |
| Mill Operator | 3.85% | 64,574 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Used Car Make Ready Worker | 4.59% | 25,441 |
| Shoveler | 4.67% | - |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Automatic Stacker | 10.43% | 501 |
Similar shoveler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,037 |
| Mill Operator | 3.85% | 64,574 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Used Car Make Ready Worker | 4.59% | 25,441 |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Automatic Stacker | 10.43% | 501 |
Foreign languages spoken by shovelers
The most common foreign language among shovelers is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
Shoveler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
