Spare hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Spare hand gender statistics
25.8% of spare hands are women and 74.2% of spare hands are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Spare hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Spare hand gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,766
Female income
$36,917
Spare hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spare hand positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of spare hands are female.
Spare hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 27.04% |
| 2011 | 73.09% | 26.91% |
| 2012 | 73.12% | 26.88% |
| 2013 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2014 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 2015 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2016 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2017 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2018 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2019 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2020 | 73.76% | 26.24% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
Spare hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared spare hands 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% |
| Spare Hand | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Spare hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spare hands is White, which makes up 62.0% of all spare hands. Comparatively, 13.4% of spare hands are Black or African American and 12.0% of spare hands are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Spare hand race
| Spare hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Spare hand race and ethnicity over time
See how spare hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spare hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.29% | 14.63% | 6.48% | 10.36% |
| 2011 | 66.96% | 14.78% | 6.42% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 65.63% | 14.75% | 6.50% | 10.98% |
| 2013 | 66.86% | 14.23% | 6.34% | 10.35% |
| 2014 | 66.11% | 14.21% | 6.27% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 66.97% | 14.20% | 6.55% | 9.86% |
| 2016 | 65.83% | 14.28% | 6.55% | 10.70% |
| 2017 | 64.86% | 14.91% | 6.68% | 10.86% |
| 2018 | 66.37% | 13.89% | 6.84% | 10.41% |
| 2019 | 67.64% | 13.48% | 6.59% | 9.69% |
| 2020 | 64.84% | 13.49% | 7.55% | 9.72% |
| 2021 | 62.02% | 13.39% | 7.56% | 11.97% |
Spare hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white spare hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american spare hands have the lowest average salary at $42,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,235 |
| White | $47,755 |
| Black or African American | $42,420 |
| Asian | $43,949 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,674 |
Average spare hand age
See how the average age of spare hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Spare hand 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 |
Spare hand age breakdown
The average age of spare hands is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the spare hand population.
Spare hand age breakdown
| Spare Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Spare hand educational attainment
The most common degree for spare hands is high school diploma, with 46% of spare hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Spare hands by degree level
| Spare hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Spare hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, spare hands with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,498 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, spare hands earn a median annual income of $45,865 compared to $44,414 for spare hands with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,498 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,437 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,865 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,414 |
Spare hand employment statistics
Company size where spare hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spare hands work.
Spare hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Spare hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for spare hands are manufacturing, retail and media.
Spare hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Media | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Spare hand turnover and employment statistics
Spare hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spare hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spare hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spare hand 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 spare hand tenure
The average spare hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 spare hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Spare hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Spare hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spare hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Cracking Tester | 4.47% | 6,863 |
| Bottle Filler | 4.75% | 8,775 |
| Spare Hand | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Grain Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,917 |
| Beet Worker | 8.89% | 23,473 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Similar spare hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Cracking Tester | 4.47% | 6,863 |
| Bottle Filler | 4.75% | 8,775 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Grain Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,917 |
| Beet Worker | 8.89% | 23,473 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |