Soap maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Soap maker gender statistics
56.9% of soap makers are women and 43.1% of soap makers are men.
- Female, 56.9%
- Male, 43.1%
Soap maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% |
| Male | 43.1% |
Soap maker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,473
Female income
$47,016
Soap maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soap maker positions over time. Currently, 56.9% of soap makers are female.
Soap maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.55% | 57.45% |
| 2011 | 41.27% | 58.73% |
| 2012 | 45.13% | 54.87% |
| 2013 | 49.02% | 50.98% |
| 2014 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
| 2015 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2016 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2017 | 43.17% | 56.83% |
| 2018 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2019 | 41.84% | 58.16% |
| 2020 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2021 | 43.06% | 56.94% |
Soap maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared soap makers 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% |
| Soap Maker | 43% | 57% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Soap maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soap makers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all soap makers. Comparatively, 15.7% of soap makers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of soap makers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Soap maker race
| Soap maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Soap maker race and ethnicity over time
See how soap maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soap maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.82% | 11.98% | 5.42% | 14.25% |
| 2011 | 67.73% | 12.94% | 3.79% | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 66.82% | 13.71% | 3.57% | 11.86% |
| 2013 | 67.90% | 11.36% | 4.17% | 14.36% |
| 2014 | 68.14% | 10.74% | 4.59% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 66.53% | 12.70% | 4.68% | 13.29% |
| 2016 | 65.77% | 11.91% | 5.29% | 14.11% |
| 2017 | 65.32% | 10.76% | 3.90% | 16.79% |
| 2018 | 68.22% | 7.24% | 5.07% | 15.92% |
| 2019 | 68.73% | 9.96% | 4.40% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 67.57% | 9.84% | 4.44% | 11.85% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 8.48% | 4.48% | 15.67% |
Soap maker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian soap makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american soap makers have the lowest average salary at $48,858.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,461 |
| White | $54,988 |
| Black or African American | $48,858 |
| Asian | $63,212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,027 |
Average soap maker age
See how the average age of soap makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Soap maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 42 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Soap maker age breakdown
The average age of soap makers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the soap maker population.
Soap maker age breakdown
| Soap Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Soap maker educational attainment
The most common degree for soap makers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of soap makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Soap makers by degree level
| Soap maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Soap maker turnover and employment statistics
Soap maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soap makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soap maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soap maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4.93% |
Average soap maker tenure
The average soap maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 soap makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Soap maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Soap maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soap makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Soap Maker | 6.68% | - |
| Pleating Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,633 |
| Hopper Attendant | 8.41% | 44,586 |
| Concrete Plant Labour | 8.89% | 29,113 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Similar soap maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Pleating Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,633 |
| Hopper Attendant | 8.41% | 44,586 |
| Concrete Plant Labour | 8.89% | 29,113 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Foreign languages spoken by soap makers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Swedish, 33.3%
Soap maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Swedish | 33.3% |