Specialty person demographics and statistics in the US
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Specialty person gender statistics
68.6% of specialty people are women and 31.4% of specialty people are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Specialty person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Specialty person gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,597
Female income
$56,802
Specialty person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in specialty person positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of specialty people are female.
Specialty person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.06% | 69.94% |
| 2011 | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| 2012 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2013 | 30.81% | 69.19% |
| 2014 | 31.20% | 68.80% |
| 2015 | 32.19% | 67.81% |
| 2016 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2017 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2018 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2019 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
| 2020 | 30.92% | 69.08% |
| 2021 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
Specialty person related jobs gender ratio
We compared specialty people 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% |
| Specialty Person | 31% | 69% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Specialty person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among specialty people is White, which makes up 58.3% of all specialty people. Comparatively, 19.2% of specialty people are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of specialty people are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Specialty person race
| Specialty person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Specialty person race and ethnicity over time
See how specialty person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Specialty person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Specialty person wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,395 |
| White | $70,246 |
| Black or African American | $63,703 |
| Asian | $65,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,253 |
Average specialty person age
See how the average age of specialty people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Specialty person 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 |
Specialty person age breakdown
The average age of specialty people is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the specialty person population.
Specialty person age breakdown
| Specialty Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Specialty person educational attainment
The most common degree for specialty people is bachelor's degree, with 70% of specialty people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Specialty people by degree level
| Specialty person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Specialty person wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,758 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,983 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,943 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,165 |
Specialty person employment statistics
Company size where specialty people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where specialty people work.
Specialty person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Specialty person turnover and employment statistics
Specialty person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for specialty people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Specialty person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Specialty person 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 specialty person tenure
The average specialty person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 specialty people resumes in Zippia's database.
Specialty person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Specialty person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of specialty people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigarette Filter Inspector | 4.47% | 16,558 |
| Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 57,023 |
| Specialty Person | 4.90% | - |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Caustic Operator | 8.41% | 27,286 |
| Junior Manufacturing Associate | 8.89% | 45,223 |
| Projection Printer | 15.21% | 1,003 |
Similar specialty person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cigarette Filter Inspector | 4.47% | 16,558 |
| Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 57,023 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Caustic Operator | 8.41% | 27,286 |
| Junior Manufacturing Associate | 8.89% | 45,223 |
| Projection Printer | 15.21% | 1,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by specialty people
- Spanish, 100.0%
Specialty person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |