Timer demographics and statistics in the US
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Timer gender statistics
46.8% of timers are women and 53.2% of timers are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Timer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Timer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,431
Female income
$31,267
Timer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in timer positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of timers are female.
Timer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.55% | 50.45% |
| 2011 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2012 | 46.83% | 53.17% |
| 2013 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2014 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2015 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2016 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
| 2017 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2018 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2019 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2020 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2021 | 53.15% | 46.85% |
Timer related jobs gender ratio
We compared timers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Timer | 53% | 47% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Timer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among timers is White, which makes up 70.3% of all timers. Comparatively, 18.7% of timers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of timers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Timer race
| Timer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Timer race and ethnicity over time
See how timer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Timer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.97% | 4.99% | 1.95% | 16.12% |
| 2011 | 75.53% | 3.34% | 2.35% | 16.17% |
| 2012 | 73.11% | 5.59% | 1.91% | 16.54% |
| 2013 | 73.46% | 6.02% | 1.97% | 16.05% |
| 2014 | 74.68% | 4.51% | 2.60% | 16.15% |
| 2015 | 71.71% | 5.51% | 1.91% | 19.25% |
| 2016 | 75.28% | 4.66% | 1.60% | 16.07% |
| 2017 | 75.12% | 3.76% | 1.49% | 16.68% |
| 2018 | 72.89% | 5.45% | 1.70% | 17.32% |
| 2019 | 73.47% | 4.47% | 1.71% | 18.24% |
| 2020 | 71.18% | 5.71% | 1.67% | 17.07% |
| 2021 | 70.28% | 4.57% | 1.79% | 18.72% |
Timer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian timers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american timers have the lowest average salary at $32,119.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,452 |
| White | $33,584 |
| Black or African American | $32,119 |
| Asian | $34,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,106 |
Average timer age
See how the average age of timers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Timer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 38 |
Timer age breakdown
The average age of timers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the timer population.
Timer age breakdown
| Timer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Timer educational attainment
The most common degree for timers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of timers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Timers by degree level
| Timer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Timer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, timers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,618 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, timers earn a median annual income of $34,628 compared to $33,172 for timers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,628 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,172 |
Timer turnover and employment statistics
Timer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for timers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Timer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Timer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.22% |
| 2017 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 3.40% |
| 2019 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 4.24% |
Average timer tenure
The average timer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 timers resumes in Zippia's database.
Timer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Timer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of timers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Agent | 3.66% | 26,411 |
| Timer | 3.76% | - |
| Field Cashier | 5.05% | 118,032 |
| Sales Expert | 7.10% | 300,730 |
Similar timer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Agent | 3.66% | 26,411 |
| Field Cashier | 5.05% | 118,032 |
| Sales Expert | 7.10% | 300,730 |
Foreign languages spoken by timers
The most common foreign language among timers is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
Timer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |