Station helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Station helper gender statistics
26.1% of station helpers are women and 73.9% of station helpers are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Station helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Station helper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,639
Female income
$36,051
Station helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station helper positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of station helpers are female.
Station helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2011 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2013 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2015 | 81.41% | 18.59% |
| 2016 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2017 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2018 | 81.01% | 18.99% |
| 2019 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2020 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Station helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared station helpers 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% |
| Station Helper | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Station helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station helpers is White, which makes up 47.3% of all station helpers. Comparatively, 30.0% of station helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of station helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 47.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 30.0%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Station helper race
| Station helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Station helper race and ethnicity over time
See how station helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.75% | 11.70% | 5.58% | 29.66% |
| 2011 | 48.41% | 13.40% | 7.06% | 27.67% |
| 2012 | 51.81% | 10.87% | 6.46% | 26.77% |
| 2013 | 50.29% | 9.85% | 6.76% | 30.29% |
| 2014 | 50.76% | 11.06% | 8.33% | 27.27% |
| 2015 | 48.30% | 9.53% | 7.43% | 31.83% |
| 2016 | 48.68% | 11.55% | 7.10% | 29.04% |
| 2017 | 49.62% | 13.32% | 6.74% | 27.41% |
| 2018 | 52.31% | 9.87% | 5.77% | 28.72% |
| 2019 | 54.85% | 10.53% | 7.51% | 23.98% |
| 2020 | 53.29% | 8.05% | 5.12% | 25.62% |
| 2021 | 47.33% | 11.00% | 7.16% | 29.97% |
Station helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white station helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american station helpers have the lowest average salary at $36,746.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,059 |
| White | $38,910 |
| Black or African American | $36,746 |
| Asian | $37,930 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,587 |
Average station helper age
See how the average age of station helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Station helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Station helper age breakdown
The average age of station helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the station helper population.
Station helper age breakdown
| Station Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Station helper educational attainment
The most common degree for station helpers is high school diploma, with 50% of station helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 38% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 13%
Station helpers by degree level
| Station helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
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Station helper turnover and employment statistics
Station helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average station helper tenure
The average station helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 station helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Station helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Station helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spool Sorter | 4.47% | 18,445 |
| Induction Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,745 |
| Lens Finisher | 5.24% | 2,114 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Table Runner | 8.41% | 14,411 |
| Station Helper | 8.89% | - |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Similar station helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spool Sorter | 4.47% | 18,445 |
| Induction Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,745 |
| Lens Finisher | 5.24% | 2,114 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Table Runner | 8.41% | 14,411 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |