Stock counter demographics and statistics in the US
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Stock counter gender statistics
37.8% of stock counters are women and 62.2% of stock counters are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Stock counter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Stock counter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,343
Female income
$37,523
Stock counter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stock counter positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of stock counters are female.
Stock counter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2011 | 62.01% | 37.99% |
| 2012 | 62.66% | 37.34% |
| 2013 | 62.83% | 37.17% |
| 2014 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2015 | 63.36% | 36.64% |
| 2016 | 63.38% | 36.62% |
| 2017 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2018 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
| 2019 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2021 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
Stock counter related jobs gender ratio
We compared stock counters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Stock Counter | 62% | 38% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Stock counter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stock counters is White, which makes up 61.1% of all stock counters. Comparatively, 16.4% of stock counters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of stock counters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Stock counter race
| Stock counter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Stock counter race and ethnicity over time
See how stock counter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stock counter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.85% | 11.19% | 5.89% | 12.98% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 12.44% | 5.57% | 13.32% |
| 2012 | 65.51% | 12.41% | 5.57% | 13.48% |
| 2013 | 66.25% | 12.09% | 5.67% | 13.11% |
| 2014 | 65.56% | 12.27% | 5.70% | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 65.87% | 11.76% | 5.92% | 13.12% |
| 2016 | 64.67% | 11.99% | 5.84% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 64.79% | 11.80% | 5.86% | 14.18% |
| 2018 | 65.11% | 10.68% | 6.28% | 14.74% |
| 2019 | 64.44% | 10.85% | 6.09% | 14.70% |
| 2020 | 62.62% | 10.70% | 6.56% | 14.82% |
| 2021 | 61.07% | 9.93% | 6.43% | 16.36% |
Stock counter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino stock counters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown stock counters have the lowest average salary at $38,102.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,102 |
| White | $38,215 |
| Black or African American | $38,226 |
| Asian | $38,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,770 |
Average stock counter age
See how the average age of stock counters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stock counter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Stock counter age breakdown
The average age of stock counters is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the stock counter population.
Stock counter age breakdown
| Stock Counter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Stock counter educational attainment
The most common degree for stock counters is high school diploma, with 52% of stock counters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Stock counters by degree level
| Stock counter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Stock counter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stock counters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,442 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stock counters earn a median annual income of $39,682 compared to $38,364 for stock counters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,442 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,473 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,682 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,364 |
Stock counter employment statistics
Most stock counters work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where stock counters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stock counters work.
Stock counter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Stock counter jobs by company type
Employees with the stock counter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stock counters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stock counter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Stock counter jobs by industry
The most common industries for stock counters are retail, hospitality and professional.
Stock counter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Stock counter turnover and employment statistics
Stock counter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stock counters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stock counter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stock counter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average stock counter tenure
The average stock counter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 stock counters resumes in Zippia's database.
Stock counter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Stock counter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stock counters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Counter | 6.40% | - |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Metal Flow Coordinator | 10.63% | 20,341 |
| Postal Service Mail Processor | 11.70% | 25,093 |
| 911 Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,140 |
Similar stock counter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Metal Flow Coordinator | 10.63% | 20,341 |
| Postal Service Mail Processor | 11.70% | 25,093 |
| 911 Emergency Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,140 |
Foreign languages spoken by stock counters
The most common foreign language among stock counters is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Stock counter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |