Timber cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Timber cutter demographics by:
Timber cutter gender statistics
3.6% of timber cutters are women and 96.4% of timber cutters are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Timber cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Timber cutter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,144
Female income
$38,862
Timber cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in timber cutter positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of timber cutters are female.
Timber cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.13% | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 99.22% | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 99.06% | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 97.83% | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 98.92% | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
Timber cutter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Cutter | 96% | 4% |
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Timber cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among timber cutters is White, which makes up 78.3% of all timber cutters. Comparatively, 8.1% of timber cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of timber cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 78.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.2%
Timber cutter race
| Timber cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Timber cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how timber cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Timber cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.49% | 9.49% | 0.56% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 79.72% | 8.22% | 0.38% | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 7.40% | 0.32% | 7.38% |
| 2013 | 81.83% | 7.10% | 0.33% | 6.66% |
| 2014 | 79.84% | 7.36% | 0.73% | 7.48% |
| 2015 | 79.35% | 6.66% | 0.52% | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 81.24% | 6.40% | 0.46% | 6.46% |
| 2017 | 84.37% | 6.09% | 0.59% | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 82.30% | 5.95% | 0.64% | 6.27% |
| 2019 | 80.77% | 6.91% | 0.59% | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 78.40% | 6.50% | 1.45% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 78.34% | 5.50% | 1.18% | 8.13% |
Timber cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian timber cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino timber cutters have the lowest average salary at $36,327.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,338 |
| White | $37,701 |
| Black or African American | $37,510 |
| Asian | $40,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,327 |
Average timber cutter age
See how the average age of timber cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Timber cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Timber cutter age breakdown
The average age of timber cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the timber cutter population.
Timber cutter age breakdown
| Timber Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Timber cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for timber cutters is high school diploma, with 66% of timber cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Timber cutters by degree level
| Timber cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Timber cutter employment statistics
Company size where timber cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where timber cutters work.
Timber cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Timber cutter turnover and employment statistics
Timber cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for timber cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Timber cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Timber cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 11.06% |
| 2013 | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 7.79% |
| 2016 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 5.70% |
Average timber cutter tenure
The average timber cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 timber cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Timber cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Timber cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of timber cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler | 2.30% | 176 |
| Timber Cutter | 3.78% | - |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar timber cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler | 2.30% | 176 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |