Stock preparer demographics and statistics in the US
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Stock preparer demographics by:
Stock preparer gender statistics
22.4% of stock preparers are women and 77.6% of stock preparers are men.
- Male, 77.6%
- Female, 22.4%
Stock preparer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.6% |
| Female | 22.4% |
Stock preparer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,670
Female income
$37,681
Stock preparer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stock preparer positions over time. Currently, 22.4% of stock preparers are female.
Stock preparer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2011 | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 2012 | 77.94% | 22.06% |
| 2013 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2014 | 78.54% | 21.46% |
| 2015 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2016 | 78.46% | 21.54% |
| 2017 | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2019 | 77.56% | 22.44% |
| 2020 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
| 2021 | 77.63% | 22.37% |
Stock preparer related jobs gender ratio
We compared stock preparers 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 Preparer | 78% | 22% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Stock preparer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stock preparers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all stock preparers. Comparatively, 15.5% of stock preparers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of stock preparers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Stock preparer race
| Stock preparer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Stock preparer race and ethnicity over time
See how stock preparer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stock preparer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.51% | 11.31% | 3.89% | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 67.08% | 12.55% | 3.57% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 67.16% | 12.53% | 3.56% | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 67.91% | 12.21% | 3.66% | 12.29% |
| 2014 | 67.21% | 12.39% | 3.70% | 12.57% |
| 2015 | 67.53% | 11.88% | 3.92% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 66.33% | 12.11% | 3.84% | 13.09% |
| 2017 | 66.44% | 11.91% | 3.86% | 13.37% |
| 2018 | 66.76% | 10.80% | 4.27% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 66.10% | 10.97% | 4.08% | 13.88% |
| 2020 | 64.27% | 10.81% | 4.56% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 10.05% | 4.42% | 15.54% |
Stock preparer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino stock preparers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown stock preparers have the lowest average salary at $38,379.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,379 |
| White | $38,515 |
| Black or African American | $38,528 |
| Asian | $38,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,187 |
Average stock preparer age
See how the average age of stock preparers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Stock preparer 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 preparer age breakdown
The average age of stock preparers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the stock preparer population.
Stock preparer age breakdown
| Stock Preparer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Stock preparer educational attainment
The most common degree for stock preparers is high school diploma, with 37% of stock preparers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
Stock preparers by degree level
| Stock preparer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Stock preparer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stock preparers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,448 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stock preparers earn a median annual income of $40,295 compared to $38,695 for stock preparers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,448 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,620 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,295 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,695 |
Stock preparer employment statistics
Company size where stock preparers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stock preparers work.
Stock preparer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Stock preparer jobs by industry
The most common industries for stock preparers are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Stock preparer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Media | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Stock preparer turnover and employment statistics
Stock preparer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stock preparers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stock preparer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stock preparer 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 preparer tenure
The average stock preparer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 stock preparers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stock preparer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Stock preparer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stock preparers 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 Preparer | 6.40% | - |
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Postal Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 21,436 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Television Production Clerk | 10.63% | 117,611 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 4,083 |
Similar stock preparer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Postal Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 21,436 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Television Production Clerk | 10.63% | 117,611 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 4,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by stock preparers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Stock preparer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |