Sort line demographics and statistics in the US
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Sort line gender statistics
38.6% of sort lines are women and 61.4% of sort lines are men.
- Male, 61.4%
- Female, 38.6%
Sort line gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.4% |
| Female | 38.6% |
Sort line gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,041
Female income
$28,771
Sort line gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sort line positions over time. Currently, 38.6% of sort lines are female.
Sort line gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2011 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2012 | 61.00% | 39.00% |
| 2013 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
| 2014 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2015 | 63.01% | 36.99% |
| 2016 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2017 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2018 | 62.67% | 37.33% |
| 2019 | 62.22% | 37.78% |
| 2020 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 2021 | 61.40% | 38.60% |
Sort line related jobs gender ratio
We compared sort lines 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% |
| Sort Line | 61% | 39% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sort line demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sort lines is White, which makes up 59.4% of all sort lines. Comparatively, 17.7% of sort lines are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of sort lines are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sort line race
| Sort line race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sort line race and ethnicity over time
See how sort line racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sort line race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.60% | 10.19% | 5.95% | 14.40% |
| 2011 | 64.91% | 11.46% | 5.43% | 15.23% |
| 2012 | 64.97% | 11.50% | 6.07% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 65.11% | 11.58% | 5.48% | 14.91% |
| 2014 | 65.47% | 10.87% | 5.66% | 15.12% |
| 2015 | 64.45% | 10.86% | 5.66% | 15.90% |
| 2016 | 64.96% | 11.02% | 5.35% | 15.70% |
| 2017 | 65.07% | 10.11% | 5.83% | 15.72% |
| 2018 | 66.14% | 9.89% | 5.80% | 14.83% |
| 2019 | 65.23% | 9.80% | 5.44% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 62.29% | 9.71% | 6.35% | 16.10% |
| 2021 | 59.42% | 10.16% | 6.93% | 17.74% |
Sort line wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sort lines have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sort lines have the lowest average salary at $30,273.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,174 |
| White | $31,287 |
| Black or African American | $30,273 |
| Asian | $31,726 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,766 |
Average sort line age
See how the average age of sort lines varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sort line age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Sort line age breakdown
The average age of sort lines is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the sort line population.
Sort line age breakdown
| Sort Line Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Sort line educational attainment
The most common degree for sort lines is high school diploma, with 60% of sort lines earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sort lines by degree level
| Sort line degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sort line wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sort lines with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,300 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sort lines earn a median annual income of $31,988 compared to $30,270 for sort lines with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,713 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,988 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,270 |
Sort line employment statistics
Most sort lines work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where sort lines work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sort lines work.
Sort line jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Sort line jobs by company type
Employees with the sort line job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sort lines prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sort line jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 5% |
Sort line jobs by industry
The most common industries for sort lines are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Sort line industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sort line turnover and employment statistics
Sort line unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sort lines between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sort line unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sort line unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average sort line tenure
The average sort line stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 435 sort lines resumes in Zippia's database.
Sort line tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Sort line LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sort lines 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sort Line | 4.47% | - |
| Bottling Line Operator | 4.75% | 90,204 |
| Orthodontic Technician | 5.24% | 31,940 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Chlorine Cells Operator | 8.41% | 27,383 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | 40,483 |
| Air Brush Artist | 15.21% | 4,858 |
Similar sort line jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottling Line Operator | 4.75% | 90,204 |
| Orthodontic Technician | 5.24% | 31,940 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Chlorine Cells Operator | 8.41% | 27,383 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | 40,483 |
| Air Brush Artist | 15.21% | 4,858 |
Foreign languages spoken by sort lines
The most common foreign language among sort lines is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Urdu, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Sort line languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Urdu | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
