Tapper demographics and statistics in the US
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Tapper gender statistics
21.9% of tappers are women and 78.1% of tappers are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Tapper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Tapper gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,906
Female income
$33,965
Tapper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tapper positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of tappers are female.
Tapper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 2011 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2012 | 77.09% | 22.91% |
| 2013 | 77.57% | 22.43% |
| 2014 | 77.89% | 22.11% |
| 2015 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2016 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
| 2017 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
| 2018 | 79.32% | 20.68% |
| 2019 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2020 | 77.66% | 22.34% |
| 2021 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
Tapper related jobs gender ratio
We compared tappers 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% |
| Tapper | 78% | 22% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Tapper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tappers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all tappers. Comparatively, 17.6% of tappers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of tappers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Tapper race
| Tapper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Tapper race and ethnicity over time
See how tapper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tapper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.46% | 11.60% | 6.26% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 64.13% | 11.75% | 6.20% | 15.12% |
| 2012 | 62.81% | 11.72% | 6.28% | 16.62% |
| 2013 | 64.03% | 11.20% | 6.12% | 15.99% |
| 2014 | 63.29% | 11.18% | 6.04% | 16.55% |
| 2015 | 64.14% | 11.17% | 6.32% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 63.00% | 11.25% | 6.33% | 16.34% |
| 2017 | 62.03% | 11.88% | 6.45% | 16.50% |
| 2018 | 63.54% | 10.87% | 6.62% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 64.82% | 10.45% | 6.36% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | 62.01% | 10.46% | 7.32% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 59.20% | 10.36% | 7.33% | 17.61% |
Tapper wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,423 |
| White | $37,948 |
| Black or African American | $36,060 |
| Asian | $36,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,516 |
Average tapper age
See how the average age of tappers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tapper 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 |
Tapper age breakdown
The average age of tappers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the tapper population.
Tapper age breakdown
| Tapper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tapper educational attainment
The most common degree for tappers is high school diploma, with 64% of tappers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tappers by degree level
| Tapper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tapper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,202 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,945 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,294 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,781 |
Tapper employment statistics
Company size where tappers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tappers work.
Tapper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Tapper jobs by industry
The most common industries for tappers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Tapper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Tapper turnover and employment statistics
Tapper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tappers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tapper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tapper 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 tapper tenure
The average tapper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 244 tappers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tapper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tapper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tappers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Inspector | 4.47% | 16,559 |
| Tieing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Tapper | 4.90% | - |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Hydrate Control Tender | 8.41% | 30,917 |
| Reverser | 8.89% | 85 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Similar tapper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Inspector | 4.47% | 16,559 |
| Tieing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Hydrate Control Tender | 8.41% | 30,917 |
| Reverser | 8.89% | 85 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Foreign languages spoken by tappers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tapper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
