Store hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Store hand demographics by:
Store hand gender statistics
20.2% of store hands are women and 79.8% of store hands are men.
- Male, 79.8%
- Female, 20.2%
Store hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.8% |
| Female | 20.2% |
Store hand gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,396
Female income
$34,234
Store hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in store hand positions over time. Currently, 20.2% of store hands are female.
Store hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2011 | 83.90% | 16.10% |
| 2012 | 84.02% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2014 | 83.36% | 16.64% |
| 2015 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
| 2017 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2019 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2020 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2021 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
Store hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared store hands 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% |
| Store Hand | 80% | 20% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Store hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among store hands is White, which makes up 61.4% of all store hands. Comparatively, 15.5% of store hands are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of store hands are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Store hand race
| Store hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Store hand race and ethnicity over time
See how store hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Store hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.77% | 10.79% | 3.41% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 68.90% | 12.23% | 3.45% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 69.78% | 11.54% | 3.38% | 11.76% |
| 2013 | 70.06% | 10.98% | 3.51% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 68.71% | 11.66% | 3.56% | 12.43% |
| 2015 | 68.17% | 11.21% | 3.54% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 11.00% | 3.64% | 13.23% |
| 2017 | 67.96% | 10.79% | 4.06% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 69.06% | 10.61% | 3.79% | 12.64% |
| 2019 | 67.62% | 10.85% | 4.00% | 13.60% |
| 2020 | 63.87% | 11.81% | 4.58% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 61.37% | 11.34% | 5.04% | 15.50% |
Store hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white store hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american store hands have the lowest average salary at $35,804.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,276 |
| White | $36,958 |
| Black or African American | $35,804 |
| Asian | $36,430 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,521 |
Average store hand age
See how the average age of store hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Store hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Store hand age breakdown
The average age of store hands is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the store hand population.
Store hand age breakdown
| Store Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Store hand educational attainment
The most common degree for store hands is bachelor's degree, with 53% of store hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Store hands by degree level
| Store hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Store hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, store hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,049 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, store hands earn a median annual income of $36,734 compared to $36,156 for store hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,156 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,734 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,049 |
Store hand employment statistics
Company size where store hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where store hands work.
Store hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Store hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for store hands are retail, hospitality and transportation.
Store hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Start-up | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Store hand turnover and employment statistics
Store hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for store hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Store hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Store hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average store hand tenure
The average store hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 store hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Store hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Store hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of store hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Smoking Pipes Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,480 |
| Store Hand | 4.67% | - |
| Packer Fuser | 6.68% | 16,061 |
| Machine Tailer | 10.43% | 30,098 |
Similar store hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Smoking Pipes Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,480 |
| Packer Fuser | 6.68% | 16,061 |
| Machine Tailer | 10.43% | 30,098 |
Foreign languages spoken by store hands
- Spanish, 100.0%
Store hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |