Thrower demographics and statistics in the US
Thrower demographics research summary. Zippia estimates thrower demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our thrower estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about throwers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,951 throwers currently employed in the United States.
- 15.5% of all throwers are women, while 84.5% are men.
- The average thrower age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of throwers is White (65.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (10.5%) and Unknown (3.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
- 4% of all throwers are LGBT.
- Throwers are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Thrower demographics by:
Thrower gender statistics
15.5% of throwers are women and 84.5% of throwers are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Thrower gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Thrower gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,690
Female income
$38,770
Thrower gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in thrower positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of throwers are female.
Thrower gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2011 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2012 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2013 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2014 | 87.45% | 12.55% |
| 2015 | 88.57% | 11.43% |
| 2016 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2017 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 86.97% | 13.03% |
| 2019 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
Thrower related jobs gender ratio
We compared throwers 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% |
| Thrower | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Thrower demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among throwers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all throwers. Comparatively, 15.5% of throwers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of throwers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Thrower race
| Thrower race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Thrower race and ethnicity over time
See how thrower racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Thrower race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.77% | 13.64% | 2.42% | 13.96% |
| 2011 | 67.23% | 13.09% | 2.28% | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 65.11% | 13.34% | 2.02% | 15.94% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 12.19% | 2.22% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 66.85% | 12.67% | 3.34% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 69.33% | 12.37% | 2.26% | 12.40% |
| 2016 | 67.01% | 11.64% | 2.33% | 13.18% |
| 2017 | 67.60% | 12.26% | 2.27% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 69.69% | 9.93% | 2.41% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 71.00% | 10.37% | 3.24% | 11.63% |
| 2020 | 66.26% | 11.79% | 2.98% | 13.32% |
| 2021 | 65.48% | 10.50% | 3.11% | 15.48% |
Thrower wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown throwers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino throwers have the lowest average salary at $42,446.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,597 |
| White | $44,013 |
| Black or African American | $43,949 |
| Asian | $43,474 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,446 |
Average thrower age
See how the average age of throwers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Thrower age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 44.5 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 36 |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 49 |
Thrower age breakdown
The average age of throwers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the thrower population.
Thrower age breakdown
| Thrower Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Thrower educational attainment
The most common degree for throwers is high school diploma, with 64% of throwers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Throwers by degree level
| Thrower degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Thrower employment statistics
Most throwers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where throwers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where throwers work.
Thrower jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Thrower jobs by company type
Employees with the thrower job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most throwers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Thrower jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Thrower jobs by industry
The most common industries for throwers are manufacturing, retail and utilities.
Thrower industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
Thrower turnover and employment statistics
Thrower unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for throwers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Thrower unemployment rate by year
| Year | Thrower unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 6.69% |
Average thrower tenure
The average thrower stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 458 throwers resumes in Zippia's database.
Thrower tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Thrower LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of throwers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Industrial Tractor Driver | 3.85% | 23,971 |
| Thrower | 4.14% | - |
| Stem Dryer Maintainer | 4.59% | 825 |
| Studio Set-Up Worker | 4.67% | 24,292 |
| Packing Clerk | 6.68% | 77,356 |
| Packing Machine Can Feeder | 10.43% | 31,425 |
Similar thrower jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Industrial Tractor Driver | 3.85% | 23,971 |
| Stem Dryer Maintainer | 4.59% | 825 |
| Studio Set-Up Worker | 4.67% | 24,292 |
| Packing Clerk | 6.68% | 77,356 |
| Packing Machine Can Feeder | 10.43% | 31,425 |
Foreign languages spoken by throwers
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
Thrower languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
