Stoker demographics and statistics in the US
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Stoker gender statistics
27.5% of stokers are women and 72.5% of stokers are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Stoker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Stoker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,741
Female income
$33,004
Stoker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stoker positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of stokers are female.
Stoker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2011 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
| 2012 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2013 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 2014 | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 2015 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
| 2017 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2018 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 2019 | 76.13% | 23.87% |
| 2020 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2021 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
Stoker related jobs gender ratio
We compared stokers 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% |
| Stoker | 72% | 28% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Stoker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stokers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all stokers. Comparatively, 17.3% of stokers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of stokers are Unknown.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Unknown, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Stoker race
| Stoker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Stoker race and ethnicity over time
See how stoker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stoker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.65% | 15.83% | 3.34% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 66.11% | 14.15% | 1.29% | 10.89% |
| 2012 | 68.65% | 12.02% | 2.06% | 13.47% |
| 2013 | 62.89% | 13.50% | 4.22% | 16.90% |
| 2014 | 64.48% | 12.18% | 4.43% | 16.91% |
| 2015 | 60.54% | 13.69% | 1.83% | 19.56% |
| 2016 | 62.60% | 20.60% | 3.94% | 9.45% |
| 2017 | 63.77% | 9.53% | 6.18% | 17.99% |
| 2018 | 66.52% | 14.75% | 1.24% | 13.74% |
| 2019 | 63.80% | 16.34% | 1.26% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 65.81% | 10.10% | 2.31% | 18.27% |
| 2021 | 61.43% | 7.43% | 4.08% | 17.26% |
Stoker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian stokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stokers have the lowest average salary at $35,101.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,122 |
| White | $36,303 |
| Black or African American | $35,101 |
| Asian | $36,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,459 |
Stoker age breakdown
The average age of stokers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the stoker population.
Stoker age breakdown
| Stoker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Stoker educational attainment
The most common degree for stokers is high school diploma, with 55% of stokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Stokers by degree level
| Stoker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Stoker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stokers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,211 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stokers earn a median annual income of $37,192 compared to $35,663 for stokers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,211 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,661 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,192 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,663 |
Stoker employment statistics
Company size where stokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stokers work.
Stoker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Stoker jobs by industry
The most common industries for stokers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Stoker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Stoker turnover and employment statistics
Stoker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stoker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stoker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 7.32% |
Average stoker tenure
The average stoker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 373 stokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stoker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Stoker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stokers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Inspector | 4.47% | 83,675 |
| Bag Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,651 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Milk Pasteurizer | 8.41% | 612 |
| Hand Etcher Helper | 8.89% | 17,513 |
| Stoker | 9.57% | - |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Similar stoker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Inspector | 4.47% | 83,675 |
| Bag Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,651 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Milk Pasteurizer | 8.41% | 612 |
| Hand Etcher Helper | 8.89% | 17,513 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by stokers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- French, 16.7%
Stoker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| French | 16.7% |