Spreader demographics and statistics in the US
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Spreader demographics by:
Spreader gender statistics
26.3% of spreaders are women and 73.7% of spreaders are men.
- Male, 73.7%
- Female, 26.3%
Spreader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.7% |
| Female | 26.3% |
Spreader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,686
Female income
$36,429
Spreader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spreader positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of spreaders are female.
Spreader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2011 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2012 | 72.57% | 27.43% |
| 2013 | 73.12% | 26.88% |
| 2014 | 73.48% | 26.52% |
| 2015 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2017 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2018 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2019 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
| 2020 | 73.23% | 26.77% |
| 2021 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
Spreader related jobs gender ratio
We compared spreaders 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% |
| Spreader | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Spreader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spreaders is White, which makes up 58.0% of all spreaders. Comparatively, 16.6% of spreaders are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of spreaders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Spreader race
| Spreader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Spreader race and ethnicity over time
See how spreader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spreader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.25% | 14.22% | 6.05% | 15.03% |
| 2011 | 62.91% | 14.36% | 5.99% | 14.15% |
| 2012 | 61.59% | 14.33% | 6.07% | 15.65% |
| 2013 | 62.82% | 13.81% | 5.91% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 62.07% | 13.79% | 5.83% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 62.93% | 13.78% | 6.12% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 61.79% | 13.86% | 6.12% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 60.82% | 14.50% | 6.25% | 15.53% |
| 2018 | 62.33% | 13.48% | 6.41% | 15.08% |
| 2019 | 63.60% | 13.07% | 6.16% | 14.36% |
| 2020 | 60.80% | 13.07% | 7.12% | 14.38% |
| 2021 | 57.98% | 12.97% | 7.13% | 16.64% |
Spreader wage gap by race
According to our data, white spreaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american spreaders have the lowest average salary at $39,449.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,446 |
| White | $42,222 |
| Black or African American | $39,449 |
| Asian | $40,259 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,114 |
Average spreader age
See how the average age of spreaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Spreader 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 |
Spreader age breakdown
The average age of spreaders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the spreader population.
Spreader age breakdown
| Spreader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Spreader educational attainment
The most common degree for spreaders is high school diploma, with 53% of spreaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Spreaders by degree level
| Spreader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Spreader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, spreaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,088 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, spreaders earn a median annual income of $41,256 compared to $40,502 for spreaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,088 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,835 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,502 |
Spreader employment statistics
Company size where spreaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spreaders work.
Spreader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Spreader jobs by industry
The most common industries for spreaders are manufacturing, retail and technology.
Spreader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Retail | 25% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Spreader turnover and employment statistics
Spreader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spreaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spreader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spreader 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 spreader tenure
The average spreader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 523 spreaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Spreader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Spreader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spreaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Instrument Tester | 4.47% | 12,453 |
| Tank Filler | 4.75% | 12,907 |
| Spreader | 4.90% | - |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Table Runner | 8.41% | 14,411 |
| Foundry Worker | 8.89% | 27,101 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar spreader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Instrument Tester | 4.47% | 12,453 |
| Tank Filler | 4.75% | 12,907 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Table Runner | 8.41% | 14,411 |
| Foundry Worker | 8.89% | 27,101 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by spreaders
The most common foreign language among spreaders is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Bulgarian, 7.1%
- Cherokee, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Spreader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Bulgarian | 7.1% |
| Cherokee | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |
