Tipper demographics and statistics in the US
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Tipper gender statistics
22.3% of tippers are women and 77.7% of tippers are men.
- Male, 77.7%
- Female, 22.3%
Tipper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.7% |
| Female | 22.3% |
Tipper gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,720
Female income
$25,930
Tipper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tipper positions over time. Currently, 22.3% of tippers are female.
Tipper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.52% | 23.48% |
| 2011 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2012 | 76.66% | 23.34% |
| 2013 | 77.16% | 22.84% |
| 2014 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2015 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2016 | 77.66% | 22.34% |
| 2017 | 77.08% | 22.92% |
| 2018 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2019 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2020 | 77.25% | 22.75% |
| 2021 | 77.66% | 22.34% |
Tipper related jobs gender ratio
We compared tippers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Tipper | 78% | 22% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Tipper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tippers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all tippers. Comparatively, 12.1% of tippers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of tippers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tipper race
| Tipper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tipper race and ethnicity over time
See how tipper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tipper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.77% | 11.10% | 4.92% | 10.53% |
| 2011 | 71.43% | 11.25% | 4.86% | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 70.11% | 11.21% | 4.94% | 11.15% |
| 2013 | 71.34% | 10.69% | 4.78% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 70.59% | 10.68% | 4.70% | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 71.45% | 10.67% | 4.99% | 10.03% |
| 2016 | 70.31% | 10.74% | 4.99% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 69.34% | 11.38% | 5.11% | 11.03% |
| 2018 | 70.85% | 10.36% | 5.28% | 10.58% |
| 2019 | 72.12% | 9.95% | 5.02% | 9.87% |
| 2020 | 69.32% | 9.96% | 5.99% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 66.50% | 9.86% | 6.00% | 12.14% |
Tipper wage gap by race
According to our data, white tippers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tippers have the lowest average salary at $29,984.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,809 |
| White | $33,938 |
| Black or African American | $29,984 |
| Asian | $31,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,911 |
Average tipper age
See how the average age of tippers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tipper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Tipper age breakdown
The average age of tippers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the tipper population.
Tipper age breakdown
| Tipper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tipper educational attainment
The most common degree for tippers is high school diploma, with 68% of tippers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 21% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 68%
- Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 6%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Tippers by degree level
| Tipper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 68% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Tipper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tippers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,723 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tippers earn a median annual income of $32,535 compared to $31,459 for tippers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,723 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,783 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,535 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,459 |
Tipper employment statistics
Company size where tippers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tippers work.
Tipper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Tipper turnover and employment statistics
Tipper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tippers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tipper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tipper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average tipper tenure
The average tipper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 tippers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tipper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Tipper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tippers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Leather Sorter | 4.47% | 18,481 |
| Machine Operater | 4.75% | 58,415 |
| Tipper | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Malt House Operator | 8.41% | 48,881 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Print Retoucher | 15.21% | 474 |
Similar tipper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Leather Sorter | 4.47% | 18,481 |
| Machine Operater | 4.75% | 58,415 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Malt House Operator | 8.41% | 48,881 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Print Retoucher | 15.21% | 474 |
Foreign languages spoken by tippers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tipper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |