Stock sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Stock sorter gender statistics
37.5% of stock sorters are women and 62.5% of stock sorters are men.
- Male, 62.5%
- Female, 37.5%
Stock sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.5% |
| Female | 37.5% |
Stock sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,062
Female income
$32,566
Stock sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stock sorter positions over time. Currently, 37.5% of stock sorters are female.
Stock sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2011 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2013 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2014 | 63.73% | 36.27% |
| 2015 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
| 2016 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2017 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2018 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2019 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2020 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
Stock sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared stock sorters 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 Sorter | 63% | 38% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Stock sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stock sorters is White, which makes up 55.8% of all stock sorters. Comparatively, 20.8% of stock sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of stock sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Stock sorter race
| Stock sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Stock sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how stock sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stock sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.62% | 11.79% | 5.93% | 17.41% |
| 2011 | 60.19% | 13.04% | 5.61% | 17.75% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 13.01% | 5.61% | 17.92% |
| 2013 | 61.01% | 12.69% | 5.71% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 60.32% | 12.87% | 5.74% | 17.82% |
| 2015 | 60.64% | 12.36% | 5.96% | 17.56% |
| 2016 | 59.43% | 12.59% | 5.89% | 18.34% |
| 2017 | 59.55% | 12.40% | 5.90% | 18.62% |
| 2018 | 59.87% | 11.28% | 6.32% | 19.17% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 11.45% | 6.13% | 19.14% |
| 2020 | 57.38% | 11.30% | 6.61% | 19.26% |
| 2021 | 55.83% | 10.53% | 6.47% | 20.79% |
Stock sorter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,916 |
| White | $32,985 |
| Black or African American | $32,991 |
| Asian | $33,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,319 |
Average stock sorter age
See how the average age of stock sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Stock sorter 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 sorter age breakdown
The average age of stock sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the stock sorter population.
Stock sorter age breakdown
| Stock Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Stock sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for stock sorters is high school diploma, with 55% of stock sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Stock sorters by degree level
| Stock sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Stock sorter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,911 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,535 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,866 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,075 |
Stock sorter employment statistics
Most stock sorters work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where stock sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stock sorters work.
Stock sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Stock sorter jobs by company type
Employees with the stock sorter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stock sorters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stock sorter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 1% |
Stock sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for stock sorters are retail, professional and non profits.
Stock sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Stock sorter turnover and employment statistics
Stock sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stock sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stock sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stock sorter 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 sorter tenure
The average stock sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 stock sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Stock sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Stock sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stock sorters 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 Sorter | 6.40% | - |
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | 28,031 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,260 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Service Control Operator | 10.63% | 56,696 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 19,172 |
Similar stock sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Courier | 8.26% | 28,031 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,260 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Service Control Operator | 10.63% | 56,696 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 19,172 |
Foreign languages spoken by stock sorters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Stock sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |