Switcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Switcher gender statistics
10.8% of switchers are women and 89.2% of switchers are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Switcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Switcher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,354
Female income
$37,441
Switcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in switcher positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of switchers are female.
Switcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2011 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2014 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2015 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2017 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2019 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2020 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2021 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
Switcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared switchers 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% |
| Switcher | 89% | 11% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Switcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among switchers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all switchers. Comparatively, 13.5% of switchers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of switchers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Switcher race
| Switcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Switcher race and ethnicity over time
See how switcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Switcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 14.65% | 5.67% | 11.93% |
| 2011 | 66.29% | 14.80% | 5.61% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 64.97% | 14.77% | 5.69% | 12.55% |
| 2013 | 66.20% | 14.25% | 5.53% | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 65.45% | 14.23% | 5.45% | 12.48% |
| 2015 | 66.31% | 14.22% | 5.74% | 11.43% |
| 2016 | 65.17% | 14.30% | 5.74% | 12.27% |
| 2017 | 64.20% | 14.93% | 5.86% | 12.43% |
| 2018 | 65.71% | 13.92% | 6.03% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 66.98% | 13.50% | 5.77% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 64.18% | 13.51% | 6.73% | 11.29% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 13.41% | 6.75% | 13.54% |
Switcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white switchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american switchers have the lowest average salary at $42,990.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,835 |
| White | $48,366 |
| Black or African American | $42,990 |
| Asian | $44,531 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,254 |
Average switcher age
See how the average age of switchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Switcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Switcher age breakdown
The average age of switchers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the switcher population.
Switcher age breakdown
| Switcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Switcher educational attainment
The most common degree for switchers is high school diploma, with 37% of switchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Switchers by degree level
| Switcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Switcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, switchers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,135 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, switchers earn a median annual income of $46,462 compared to $45,000 for switchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,135 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,982 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,462 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,000 |
Switcher employment statistics
Most switchers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where switchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where switchers work.
Switcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Switcher jobs by company type
Employees with the switcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most switchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Switcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 73% |
Switcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for switchers are transportation, retail and professional.
Switcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 31% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Switcher turnover and employment statistics
Switcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for switchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Switcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Switcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average switcher tenure
The average switcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 373 switchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Switcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Switcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of switchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Teeth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,615 |
| Grading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,636 |
| Switcher | 4.90% | - |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Clarifier Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,040 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Similar switcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Teeth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,615 |
| Grading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,636 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Clarifier Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,040 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Foreign languages spoken by switchers
The most common foreign language among switchers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 16.7% and Gujarati is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Urdu, 16.7%
- Gujarati, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
Switcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |
| Gujarati | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
