Treater demographics and statistics in the US
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Treater gender statistics
4.1% of treaters are women and 95.9% of treaters are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Treater gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Treater gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,870
Female income
$38,283
Treater gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in treater positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of treaters are female.
Treater gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2011 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2012 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2013 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2014 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2015 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2016 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2017 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2018 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2019 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2020 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2021 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
Treater related jobs gender ratio
We compared treaters 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% |
| Treater | 96% | 4% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Treater demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among treaters is White, which makes up 56.3% of all treaters. Comparatively, 23.0% of treaters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of treaters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Treater race
| Treater race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Treater race and ethnicity over time
See how treater racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Treater race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.59% | 10.82% | 4.95% | 21.37% |
| 2011 | 61.26% | 10.96% | 4.89% | 20.49% |
| 2012 | 59.93% | 10.93% | 4.97% | 21.99% |
| 2013 | 61.16% | 10.41% | 4.81% | 21.36% |
| 2014 | 60.42% | 10.39% | 4.73% | 21.91% |
| 2015 | 61.27% | 10.38% | 5.01% | 20.87% |
| 2016 | 60.13% | 10.46% | 5.02% | 21.71% |
| 2017 | 59.16% | 11.09% | 5.14% | 21.87% |
| 2018 | 60.67% | 10.08% | 5.30% | 21.42% |
| 2019 | 61.94% | 9.67% | 5.05% | 20.70% |
| 2020 | 59.14% | 9.67% | 6.01% | 20.72% |
| 2021 | 56.32% | 9.57% | 6.02% | 22.98% |
Treater wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,281 |
| White | $48,737 |
| Black or African American | $43,612 |
| Asian | $45,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,820 |
Average treater age
See how the average age of treaters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Treater 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 |
Treater age breakdown
The average age of treaters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the treater population.
Treater age breakdown
| Treater Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Treater educational attainment
The most common degree for treaters is high school diploma, with 48% of treaters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Treaters by degree level
| Treater degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Treater wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,311 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,729 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,926 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,532 |
Treater employment statistics
Most treaters work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where treaters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where treaters work.
Treater jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Treater jobs by company type
Employees with the treater job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most treaters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Treater jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
Treater jobs by industry
The most common industries for treaters are energy, manufacturing and education.
Treater industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Education | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Treater turnover and employment statistics
Treater unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for treaters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Treater unemployment rate by year
| Year | Treater 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 treater tenure
The average treater stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 384 treaters resumes in Zippia's database.
Treater tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Treater LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of treaters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Points Inspector | 4.47% | 16,552 |
| Bag Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,651 |
| Treater | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Generator Worker | 8.89% | 76,094 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Similar treater jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Points Inspector | 4.47% | 16,552 |
| Bag Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,651 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Generator Worker | 8.89% | 76,094 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Foreign languages spoken by treaters
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Russian, 14.3%
Treater languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Russian | 14.3% |