Slinger demographics and statistics in the US
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Slinger gender statistics
15.3% of slingers are women and 84.7% of slingers are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Slinger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Slinger gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,940
Female income
$41,944
Slinger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in slinger positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of slingers are female.
Slinger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2013 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2014 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2015 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2016 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2017 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2018 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2020 | 79.89% | 20.11% |
| 2021 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
Slinger related jobs gender ratio
We compared slingers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Slinger | 85% | 15% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Slinger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among slingers is White, which makes up 61.7% of all slingers. Comparatively, 15.4% of slingers are Black or African American and 11.5% of slingers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.7%
- Black or African American, 15.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Slinger race
| Slinger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Slinger race and ethnicity over time
See how slinger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Slinger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.03% | 18.30% | 1.80% | 11.02% |
| 2011 | 63.93% | 15.23% | 3.00% | 8.88% |
| 2012 | 61.18% | 16.84% | 1.83% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 57.96% | 16.47% | 3.88% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 73.07% | 11.23% | 3.97% | 10.17% |
| 2015 | 67.86% | 13.45% | 2.56% | 10.96% |
| 2016 | 69.37% | 9.47% | 3.39% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 67.14% | 14.16% | 3.28% | 10.24% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 13.13% | 3.91% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 69.59% | 5.93% | 3.58% | 14.20% |
| 2020 | 62.08% | 13.40% | 3.12% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 61.74% | 15.41% | 3.13% | 11.53% |
Slinger wage gap by race
According to our data, white slingers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american slingers have the lowest average salary at $48,608.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,042 |
| White | $53,500 |
| Black or African American | $48,608 |
| Asian | $51,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,365 |
Slinger age breakdown
The average age of slingers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the slinger population.
Slinger age breakdown
| Slinger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Slinger educational attainment
The most common degree for slingers is high school diploma, with 42% of slingers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 21% and diploma degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Slingers by degree level
| Slinger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Slinger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, slingers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,522 annually. With a Associate degree, slingers earn a median annual income of $53,832 compared to $49,496 for slingers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,522 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,702 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,496 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,832 |
Slinger employment statistics
Most slingers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where slingers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where slingers work.
Slinger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Slinger jobs by company type
Employees with the slinger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most slingers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Slinger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 13% |
Slinger jobs by industry
The most common industries for slingers are utilities, professional and government.
Slinger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Slinger turnover and employment statistics
Slinger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for slingers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Slinger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Slinger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 8.45% |
| 2021 | 8.40% |
Average slinger tenure
The average slinger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 slingers resumes in Zippia's database.
Slinger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Slinger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of slingers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 131,115 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |
| Slinger | 11.32% | - |
Similar slinger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 131,115 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |
Foreign languages spoken by slingers
The most common foreign language among slingers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 14.3% and Sami is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Polish, 14.3%
- Sami, 14.3%
Slinger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| Sami | 14.3% |