Tire sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Tire sorter gender statistics
16.3% of tire sorters are women and 83.7% of tire sorters are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Tire sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Tire sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,687
Female income
$26,800
Tire sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tire sorter positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of tire sorters are female.
Tire sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 82.75% | 17.25% |
| 2012 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
| 2013 | 84.05% | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 84.02% | 15.98% |
| 2015 | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 2016 | 84.06% | 15.94% |
| 2017 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 84.42% | 15.58% |
| 2019 | 84.16% | 15.84% |
| 2020 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2021 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
Tire sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared tire sorters 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% |
| Tire Sorter | 84% | 16% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Tire sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tire sorters is White, which makes up 59.9% of all tire sorters. Comparatively, 14.7% of tire sorters are Black or African American and 13.5% of tire sorters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.9%
- Black or African American, 14.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tire sorter race
| Tire sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tire sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how tire sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tire sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.04% | 14.71% | 5.92% | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 65.34% | 15.98% | 5.40% | 11.03% |
| 2012 | 65.41% | 16.03% | 6.04% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 65.54% | 16.10% | 5.45% | 10.70% |
| 2014 | 65.91% | 15.39% | 5.63% | 10.92% |
| 2015 | 64.88% | 15.39% | 5.63% | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 65.39% | 15.54% | 5.32% | 11.49% |
| 2017 | 65.50% | 14.63% | 5.80% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 66.57% | 14.41% | 5.77% | 10.62% |
| 2019 | 65.66% | 14.32% | 5.41% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 62.73% | 14.23% | 6.32% | 11.90% |
| 2021 | 59.86% | 14.69% | 6.91% | 13.54% |
Tire sorter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,797 |
| White | $28,891 |
| Black or African American | $28,050 |
| Asian | $29,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,459 |
Average tire sorter age
See how the average age of tire sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tire sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Tire sorter age breakdown
The average age of tire sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the tire sorter population.
Tire sorter age breakdown
| Tire Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tire sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for tire sorters is high school diploma, with 61% of tire sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Tire sorters by degree level
| Tire sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Tire sorter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,188 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,469 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,048 |
Tire sorter employment statistics
Company size where tire sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tire sorters work.
Tire sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Tire sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for tire sorters are automotive, professional and manufacturing.
Tire sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 23% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Tire sorter turnover and employment statistics
Tire sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tire sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tire sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tire sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average tire sorter tenure
The average tire sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 tire sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Tire sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Tire sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tire sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Sorter | 4.47% | - |
| Bundling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Top Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,626 |
| Molder Helper | 8.89% | 13,695 |
| Certified Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 34,966 |
Similar tire sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bundling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Top Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,626 |
| Molder Helper | 8.89% | 13,695 |
| Certified Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 34,966 |