Timber buyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Timber buyer gender statistics
2.6% of timber buyers are women and 97.4% of timber buyers are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Timber buyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Timber buyer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,046
Female income
$62,869
Timber buyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in timber buyer positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of timber buyers are female.
Timber buyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2011 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2012 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2013 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2014 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2015 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2019 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
Timber buyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared timber buyers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Timber buyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among timber buyers is White, which makes up 77.4% of all timber buyers. Comparatively, 8.1% of timber buyers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of timber buyers are Asian.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Timber buyer race
| Timber buyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Timber buyer race and ethnicity over time
See how timber buyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Timber buyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.14% | 2.17% | 3.13% | 9.82% |
| 2011 | 71.79% | 12.02% | 2.35% | 11.33% |
| 2012 | 75.78% | 6.92% | 2.18% | 11.27% |
| 2013 | 72.54% | 11.07% | 4.21% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 75.44% | 4.58% | 1.92% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 7.47% | 1.87% | 9.95% |
| 2016 | 76.96% | 7.56% | 3.41% | 8.59% |
| 2017 | 81.50% | 5.93% | 2.15% | 7.49% |
| 2018 | 68.18% | 11.15% | 4.77% | 12.67% |
| 2019 | 79.02% | 5.58% | 2.83% | 10.95% |
| 2020 | 77.72% | 4.30% | 4.60% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 77.43% | 3.84% | 6.67% | 8.14% |
Timber buyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian timber buyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown timber buyers have the lowest average salary at $63,352.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,352 |
| White | $65,956 |
| Black or African American | $63,740 |
| Asian | $67,341 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,925 |
Timber buyer age breakdown
The average age of timber buyers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the timber buyer population.
Timber buyer age breakdown
| Timber Buyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Timber buyer educational attainment
The most common degree for timber buyers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of timber buyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Timber buyers by degree level
| Timber buyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Timber buyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, timber buyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,339 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, timber buyers earn a median annual income of $72,478 compared to $57,030 for timber buyers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,339 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,226 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,478 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,030 |
Timber buyer employment statistics
Company size where timber buyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where timber buyers work.
Timber buyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Timber buyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for timber buyers are media, retail and telecommunication.
Timber buyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Timber buyer turnover and employment statistics
Timber buyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for timber buyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Timber buyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Timber buyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 4.30% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.94% |
Average timber buyer tenure
The average timber buyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 timber buyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Timber buyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Timber buyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of timber buyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Digital Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 86,010 |
| Industrial Relations Worker | 11.05% | 38,720 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Timber Buyer | 14.72% | - |
| Fundraising Internship | 19.25% | 47,147 |
Similar timber buyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Digital Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 86,010 |
| Industrial Relations Worker | 11.05% | 38,720 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Fundraising Internship | 19.25% | 47,147 |