Shredder demographics and statistics in the US
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Shredder gender statistics
11.4% of shredders are women and 88.6% of shredders are men.
- Male, 88.6%
- Female, 11.4%
Shredder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.6% |
| Female | 11.4% |
Shredder gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,564
Female income
$29,251
Shredder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shredder positions over time. Currently, 11.4% of shredders are female.
Shredder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2012 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2014 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2015 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2016 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2017 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2018 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2019 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2020 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2021 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
Shredder related jobs gender ratio
We compared shredders 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% |
| Shredder | 89% | 11% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Shredder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shredders is White, which makes up 61.7% of all shredders. Comparatively, 15.2% of shredders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of shredders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Shredder race
| Shredder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Shredder race and ethnicity over time
See how shredder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shredder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.30% | 10.08% | 5.66% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | 64.59% | 12.88% | 5.83% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 63.52% | 11.54% | 4.68% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 66.54% | 10.63% | 5.28% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 65.43% | 10.72% | 5.55% | 15.15% |
| 2015 | 65.62% | 11.05% | 4.85% | 14.93% |
| 2016 | 66.72% | 11.50% | 5.99% | 12.74% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 9.29% | 5.18% | 13.54% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 10.54% | 5.06% | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 65.69% | 10.33% | 5.45% | 16.15% |
| 2020 | 70.05% | 11.18% | 5.31% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 61.69% | 11.32% | 7.30% | 15.16% |
Shredder wage gap by race
According to our data, white shredders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian shredders have the lowest average salary at $30,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,829 |
| White | $33,315 |
| Black or African American | $31,332 |
| Asian | $30,385 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,039 |
Average shredder age
See how the average age of shredders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shredder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Shredder age breakdown
The average age of shredders is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the shredder population.
Shredder age breakdown
| Shredder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Shredder educational attainment
The most common degree for shredders is high school diploma, with 58% of shredders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Shredders by degree level
| Shredder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Shredder employment statistics
Most shredders work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where shredders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shredders work.
Shredder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Shredder jobs by company type
Employees with the shredder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shredders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shredder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 9% |
Shredder jobs by industry
The most common industries for shredders are professional, manufacturing and health care.
Shredder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
Shredder turnover and employment statistics
Shredder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shredders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shredder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shredder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average shredder tenure
The average shredder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 shredders resumes in Zippia's database.
Shredder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Shredder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shredders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forming Tube Selector | 4.47% | 4,515 |
| Noodle Press Operator | 4.75% | 44,636 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Wine Master | 8.41% | 8,543 |
| Packing Line Worker | 8.89% | 77,704 |
| Shredder | 10.16% | - |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Similar shredder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forming Tube Selector | 4.47% | 4,515 |
| Noodle Press Operator | 4.75% | 44,636 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Wine Master | 8.41% | 8,543 |
| Packing Line Worker | 8.89% | 77,704 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Foreign languages spoken by shredders
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Shredder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |