Trapper demographics and statistics in the US
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Trapper gender statistics
36.0% of trappers are women and 64.0% of trappers are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Trapper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Trapper gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,820
Female income
$40,255
Trapper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trapper positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of trappers are female.
Trapper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2012 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2013 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2014 | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 2015 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2016 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2018 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2019 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2020 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2021 | 63.96% | 36.04% |
Trapper related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Trapper | 64% | 36% |
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Trapper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trappers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all trappers. Comparatively, 7.9% of trappers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of trappers are American Indian and Alaska Native.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.3%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
Trapper race
| Trapper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
Trapper race and ethnicity over time
See how trapper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trapper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.42% | 3.02% | 5.99% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 74.48% | 2.06% | 5.51% | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 71.68% | 2.43% | 4.54% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 66.26% | 2.23% | 5.63% | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 67.16% | 2.71% | 5.17% | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 67.28% | 2.38% | 6.41% | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 70.55% | 1.94% | 5.78% | 8.05% |
| 2017 | 70.33% | 1.88% | 6.87% | 7.27% |
| 2018 | 71.64% | 1.34% | 6.77% | 7.38% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 3.05% | 5.80% | 8.72% |
| 2020 | 65.20% | 5.14% | 6.55% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 72.27% | 2.81% | 5.73% | 7.86% |
Trapper wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,658 |
| White | $46,414 |
| Black or African American | $42,896 |
| Asian | $44,494 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,861 |
Trapper age breakdown
The average age of trappers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the trapper population.
Trapper age breakdown
| Trapper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Trapper educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Trappers by degree level
| Trapper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Trapper employment statistics
Company size where trappers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trappers work.
Trapper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Trapper turnover and employment statistics
Trapper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trappers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trapper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trapper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average trapper tenure
The average trapper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 232 trappers resumes in Zippia's database.
Trapper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Trapper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trappers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Hand | 2.30% | 9,890 |
| Trapper | 4.37% | - |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar trapper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Hand | 2.30% | 9,890 |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by trappers
The most common foreign language among trappers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 22.2%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Somali, 11.1%
Trapper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Somali | 11.1% |