Steamer demographics and statistics in the US
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Steamer gender statistics
27.1% of steamers are women and 72.9% of steamers are men.
- Male, 72.9%
- Female, 27.1%
Steamer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.9% |
| Female | 27.1% |
Steamer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$23,694
Female income
$23,217
Steamer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steamer positions over time. Currently, 27.1% of steamers are female.
Steamer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
| 2011 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2012 | 81.06% | 18.94% |
| 2013 | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2015 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2016 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2017 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2018 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2019 | 76.39% | 23.61% |
| 2020 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2021 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
Steamer related jobs gender ratio
We compared steamers 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% |
| Steamer | 73% | 27% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Steamer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steamers is White, which makes up 61.6% of all steamers. Comparatively, 14.6% of steamers are Black or African American and 14.0% of steamers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.6%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Steamer race
| Steamer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Steamer race and ethnicity over time
See how steamer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steamer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.14% | 15.93% | 3.12% | 14.39% |
| 2011 | 62.16% | 17.17% | 2.85% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 62.82% | 14.90% | 3.29% | 16.18% |
| 2013 | 64.98% | 15.14% | 2.53% | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 63.53% | 14.68% | 3.23% | 15.21% |
| 2015 | 63.90% | 15.00% | 3.24% | 14.43% |
| 2016 | 62.23% | 16.68% | 3.41% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 63.11% | 14.65% | 3.73% | 15.23% |
| 2018 | 65.97% | 13.00% | 3.72% | 14.19% |
| 2019 | 66.32% | 13.95% | 3.34% | 13.41% |
| 2020 | 62.25% | 14.26% | 4.27% | 14.51% |
| 2021 | 61.64% | 14.55% | 4.05% | 13.98% |
Steamer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian steamers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steamers have the lowest average salary at $23,573.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $23,628 |
| White | $23,674 |
| Black or African American | $23,573 |
| Asian | $23,823 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $23,774 |
Average steamer age
See how the average age of steamers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steamer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Steamer age breakdown
The average age of steamers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the steamer population.
Steamer age breakdown
| Steamer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Steamer educational attainment
The most common degree for steamers is high school diploma, with 52% of steamers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Steamers by degree level
| Steamer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Steamer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steamers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $24,047 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, steamers earn a median annual income of $23,643 compared to $23,641 for steamers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,643 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $23,641 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,047 |
Steamer employment statistics
Company size where steamers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steamers work.
Steamer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Steamer jobs by industry
The most common industries for steamers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Steamer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Steamer turnover and employment statistics
Steamer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steamers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steamer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steamer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average steamer tenure
The average steamer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 461 steamers resumes in Zippia's database.
Steamer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Steamer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steamers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,244 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | 39,774 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Steamer | 4.59% | - |
| Bulk Loader | 4.67% | 9,950 |
| Warehouse Packer | 6.68% | 154,284 |
| Dry Chain Operator | 10.43% | 37,937 |
Similar steamer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,244 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | 39,774 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Bulk Loader | 4.67% | 9,950 |
| Warehouse Packer | 6.68% | 154,284 |
| Dry Chain Operator | 10.43% | 37,937 |
Foreign languages spoken by steamers
The most common foreign language among steamers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Steamer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
