Straightener demographics and statistics in the US
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Straightener gender statistics
9.9% of straighteners are women and 90.1% of straighteners are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Straightener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Straightener gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,623
Female income
$44,320
Straightener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in straightener positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of straighteners are female.
Straightener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2011 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2013 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2017 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2018 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2021 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
Straightener related jobs gender ratio
We compared straighteners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Straightener | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Straightener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among straighteners is White, which makes up 71.8% of all straighteners. Comparatively, 13.4% of straighteners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of straighteners are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Straightener race
| Straightener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Straightener race and ethnicity over time
See how straightener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Straightener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Straightener wage gap by race
According to our data, white straighteners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown straighteners have the lowest average salary at $46,171.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,171 |
| White | $56,420 |
| Black or African American | $53,803 |
| Asian | $49,580 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,760 |
Average straightener age
See how the average age of straighteners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Straightener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Straightener age breakdown
The average age of straighteners is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the straightener population.
Straightener age breakdown
| Straightener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Straightener educational attainment
The most common degree for straighteners is high school diploma, with 69% of straighteners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Straighteners by degree level
| Straightener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Straightener employment statistics
Company size where straighteners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where straighteners work.
Straightener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Straightener jobs by industry
The most common industries for straighteners are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Straightener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Straightener turnover and employment statistics
Straightener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for straighteners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Straightener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Straightener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average straightener tenure
The average straightener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 straighteners resumes in Zippia's database.
Straightener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Straightener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of straighteners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Welder | 2.57% | 11,077 |
| Straightener | 2.74% | - |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machine Setter | 3.20% | 61,837 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Steel Finisher | 3.27% | 2,276 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,565 |
| Notch Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar straightener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Welder | 2.57% | 11,077 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machine Setter | 3.20% | 61,837 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Steel Finisher | 3.27% | 2,276 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,565 |
| Notch Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by straighteners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Straightener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |