Sort line worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Sort line worker gender statistics
38.1% of sort line workers are women and 61.9% of sort line workers are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Sort line worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Sort line worker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,324
Female income
$36,110
Sort line worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sort line worker positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of sort line workers are female.
Sort line worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.35% | 39.65% |
| 2011 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2012 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2013 | 61.20% | 38.80% |
| 2014 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2015 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2016 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
| 2017 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2018 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2019 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| 2020 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2021 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
Sort line worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared sort line workers 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 Worker | 62% | 38% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sort line worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sort line workers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all sort line workers. Comparatively, 16.6% of sort line workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of sort line workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Sort line worker race
| Sort line worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Sort line worker race and ethnicity over time
See how sort line worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sort line worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 10.96% | 6.27% | 15.03% |
| 2011 | 65.78% | 11.11% | 6.21% | 14.15% |
| 2012 | 64.46% | 11.07% | 6.28% | 15.65% |
| 2013 | 65.69% | 10.55% | 6.13% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 64.94% | 10.54% | 6.05% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 65.80% | 10.53% | 6.33% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 64.66% | 10.60% | 6.34% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 63.69% | 11.24% | 6.46% | 15.53% |
| 2018 | 65.20% | 10.22% | 6.62% | 15.08% |
| 2019 | 66.47% | 9.81% | 6.37% | 14.36% |
| 2020 | 63.67% | 9.82% | 7.33% | 14.39% |
| 2021 | 60.85% | 9.72% | 7.34% | 16.64% |
Sort line worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white sort line workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sort line workers have the lowest average salary at $39,104.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,067 |
| White | $41,850 |
| Black or African American | $39,104 |
| Asian | $39,909 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,748 |
Average sort line worker age
See how the average age of sort line workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sort line worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Sort line worker age breakdown
The average age of sort line workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the sort line worker population.
Sort line worker age breakdown
| Sort Line Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sort line worker educational attainment
The most common degree for sort line workers is high school diploma, with 43% of sort line workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Sort line workers by degree level
| Sort line worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Sort line worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sort line workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,718 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sort line workers earn a median annual income of $41,162 compared to $40,421 for sort line workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,718 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,754 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,162 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,421 |
Sort line worker employment statistics
Company size where sort line workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sort line workers work.
Sort line worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Sort line worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for sort line workers are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Sort line worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Sort line worker turnover and employment statistics
Sort line worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sort line workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sort line worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sort line worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average sort line worker tenure
The average sort line worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 194 sort line workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sort line worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sort line worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sort line workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Publications Inspector | 4.47% | 17,847 |
| Relief Operator | 4.75% | 64,469 |
| Sort Line Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Freelance Production Assistant | 8.89% | 52,320 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Similar sort line worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Publications Inspector | 4.47% | 17,847 |
| Relief Operator | 4.75% | 64,469 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Freelance Production Assistant | 8.89% | 52,320 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by sort line workers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Arabic, 16.7%
Sort line worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |