Third hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Third hand gender statistics
6.5% of third hands are women and 93.5% of third hands are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Third hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Third hand gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,296
Female income
$34,229
Third hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in third hand positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of third hands are female.
Third hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2011 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2013 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2014 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
| 2015 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2016 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2017 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2018 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
Third hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared third 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% |
| Third Hand | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Third hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among third hands is White, which makes up 66.2% of all third hands. Comparatively, 13.0% of third hands are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of third hands are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Third hand race
| Third hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Third hand race and ethnicity over time
See how third hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Third hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.62% | 9.29% | 2.95% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 73.75% | 10.73% | 2.98% | 9.28% |
| 2012 | 74.63% | 10.04% | 2.92% | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 74.91% | 9.49% | 3.05% | 9.23% |
| 2014 | 73.57% | 10.17% | 3.09% | 9.91% |
| 2015 | 73.03% | 9.71% | 3.07% | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 73.17% | 9.50% | 3.17% | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 72.81% | 9.30% | 3.60% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 73.91% | 9.11% | 3.32% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 72.47% | 9.36% | 3.53% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 68.72% | 10.32% | 4.11% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 9.84% | 4.57% | 12.99% |
Third hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white third hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american third hands have the lowest average salary at $35,731.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,182 |
| White | $36,833 |
| Black or African American | $35,731 |
| Asian | $36,329 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,415 |
Average third hand age
See how the average age of third hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Third 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 |
Third hand age breakdown
The average age of third hands is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the third hand population.
Third hand age breakdown
| Third Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Third hand educational attainment
The most common degree for third hands is high school diploma, with 33% of third hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Third hands by degree level
| Third hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Third hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, third hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,919 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, third hands earn a median annual income of $36,619 compared to $36,067 for third hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,067 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,619 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,919 |
Third hand employment statistics
Most third hands work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where third hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where third hands work.
Third hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Third hand jobs by company type
Employees with the third hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most third hands prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Third hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 53% |
Third hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for third hands are manufacturing, media and energy.
Third hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Media | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Third hand turnover and employment statistics
Third hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for third hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Third hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Third 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 third hand tenure
The average third hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 third hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Third hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Third hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of third 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,244 |
| Shredder Operator | 3.85% | 42,271 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Stone Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,567 |
| Third Hand | 4.67% | - |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Similar third hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,244 |
| Shredder Operator | 3.85% | 42,271 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Stone Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,567 |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |