Stager demographics and statistics in the US
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Stager gender statistics
29.0% of stagers are women and 71.0% of stagers are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Stager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Stager gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,136
Female income
$32,705
Stager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stager positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of stagers are female.
Stager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.78% | 24.22% |
| 2011 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2012 | 76.50% | 23.50% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2014 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2015 | 75.85% | 24.15% |
| 2016 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2017 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2018 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2019 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2020 | 71.67% | 28.33% |
| 2021 | 70.98% | 29.02% |
Stager related jobs gender ratio
We compared stagers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Stager | 71% | 29% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Stager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stagers is White, which makes up 56.6% of all stagers. Comparatively, 18.6% of stagers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of stagers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Stager race
| Stager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Stager race and ethnicity over time
See how stager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.01% | 12.47% | 3.58% | 14.85% |
| 2011 | 64.14% | 13.91% | 3.61% | 14.90% |
| 2012 | 65.02% | 13.22% | 3.55% | 14.86% |
| 2013 | 65.30% | 12.67% | 3.67% | 14.85% |
| 2014 | 63.96% | 13.35% | 3.72% | 15.53% |
| 2015 | 63.42% | 12.89% | 3.70% | 16.38% |
| 2016 | 63.57% | 12.68% | 3.80% | 16.34% |
| 2017 | 63.21% | 12.48% | 4.23% | 16.40% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 12.29% | 3.95% | 15.75% |
| 2019 | 62.87% | 12.54% | 4.16% | 16.71% |
| 2020 | 59.12% | 13.50% | 4.74% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 56.62% | 13.02% | 5.20% | 18.61% |
Stager wage gap by race
According to our data, white stagers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stagers have the lowest average salary at $33,747.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,057 |
| White | $34,504 |
| Black or African American | $33,747 |
| Asian | $34,158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,218 |
Average stager age
See how the average age of stagers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Stager age breakdown
The average age of stagers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the stager population.
Stager age breakdown
| Stager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Stager educational attainment
The most common degree for stagers is high school diploma, with 43% of stagers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Stagers by degree level
| Stager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Stager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stagers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,563 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stagers earn a median annual income of $34,358 compared to $33,978 for stagers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,978 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,358 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,563 |
Stager employment statistics
Company size where stagers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stagers work.
Stager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Stager jobs by industry
The most common industries for stagers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Stager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Stager turnover and employment statistics
Stager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stagers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average stager tenure
The average stager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 678 stagers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Stager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stagers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pouring Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver | 3.85% | 60,202 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Tube Blower | 4.59% | 142 |
| Stager | 4.67% | - |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Gluing Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,588 |
Similar stager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pouring Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver | 3.85% | 60,202 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Tube Blower | 4.59% | 142 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Gluing Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by stagers
The most common foreign language among stagers is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Polish, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Stager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Polish | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
