Topper demographics and statistics in the US
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Topper gender statistics
52.2% of toppers are women and 47.8% of toppers are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Topper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Topper gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,653
Female income
$30,002
Topper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in topper positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of toppers are female.
Topper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.12% | 29.88% |
| 2011 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2012 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2013 | 65.42% | 34.58% |
| 2014 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2015 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2016 | 54.52% | 45.48% |
| 2017 | 57.96% | 42.04% |
| 2018 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2019 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2020 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2021 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
Topper related jobs gender ratio
We compared toppers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Topper | 48% | 52% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Topper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among toppers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all toppers. Comparatively, 16.9% of toppers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of toppers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Topper race
| Topper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Topper race and ethnicity over time
See how topper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Topper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.29% | 14.98% | 2.02% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 67.37% | 16.17% | 2.06% | 12.87% |
| 2012 | 75.71% | 8.48% | 1.34% | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 74.10% | 13.23% | 0.92% | 9.45% |
| 2014 | 70.78% | 11.29% | 2.25% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 68.15% | 16.08% | 1.69% | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 72.38% | 12.09% | 1.70% | 10.63% |
| 2017 | 68.57% | 14.02% | 2.35% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 66.83% | 12.05% | 3.20% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 68.31% | 10.77% | 0.91% | 17.43% |
| 2020 | 74.74% | 9.36% | 1.95% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 62.61% | 11.45% | 3.40% | 16.89% |
Topper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian toppers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown toppers have the lowest average salary at $32,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,988 |
| White | $37,584 |
| Black or African American | $36,143 |
| Asian | $43,941 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,819 |
Topper age breakdown
The average age of toppers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the topper population.
Topper age breakdown
| Topper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Topper educational attainment
The most common degree for toppers is high school diploma, with 48% of toppers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Toppers by degree level
| Topper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Topper employment statistics
Company size where toppers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where toppers work.
Topper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Topper jobs by industry
The most common industries for toppers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Topper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Topper turnover and employment statistics
Topper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for toppers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Topper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Topper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average topper tenure
The average topper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 263 toppers resumes in Zippia's database.
Topper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 62% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Topper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of toppers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Metal Burner | 2.57% | 2,668 |
| Annealing Furnace Operator | 3.20% | 25,819 |
| Prototype Machinist | 3.26% | 9,249 |
| Hammer Driver | 3.27% | 35,309 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Magnetic Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 26,333 |
| Topper | 7.00% | - |
Similar topper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Metal Burner | 2.57% | 2,668 |
| Annealing Furnace Operator | 3.20% | 25,819 |
| Prototype Machinist | 3.26% | 9,249 |
| Hammer Driver | 3.27% | 35,309 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Magnetic Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 26,333 |
Foreign languages spoken by toppers
The most common foreign language among toppers is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cherokee at 10.0% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Cherokee, 10.0%
- Hmong, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Topper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Cherokee | 10.0% |
| Hmong | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |